Archive for ‘April 30th, 2008’

follow up items…

Ginger Ale…I am happy to report that every last can of Vernor’s made the trip up, over and around all the mountains and mountain passes between Ohio and Montana – intact! (see comments on Goodbye Canada Dry Post). I am grateful! I had a recent comment from my brother, via Kristie, that he thought it was “scandalous” that I drank Diet Vernor’s and that he would have thrown the Canada Dry out. He-he! – well, he does a much better job maintaining his weight and I think has way more willpower regarding daily quantity consumed. Re the throwing away – WOW – see, I am definitely NOT frugal and he definitely IS…or was ??? …so that is saying quite a lot!

Speaking of weight – regarding Bob’s weight – Sara maintained the diet plan and Bob is down to 18.5 pounds. While we are still shooting for 16, .5 pound loss over the winter when he’s out less – not too bad!

Bob

Karl and his treats – this is not really a follow up thing. It is normal Karl – he “collects” a morning ration of treats from me and then buries some. Usually, he puts them here and there and later in the day I will see him go and get one. Yesterday morning, though, – maybe because I was out with him AND with the camera…

Karl

Put that thing where no one else can find it…

Karl

Hmmm – not sure that is right – dig it back up.

Karl

I think I’ll just keep an eye on it.

And today – a few of the neighbors came to say “Hey” and have some breakfast while they were at it.

Deer

There are 4 in the photo above ..hard to pick out…

Deer

They do blend in with the woods.

Deer

Deer

a few more photos

From the last day on the road and the evening before (Columbus, MT – Mtn Range RV Park)

Montana

Montana

Sunset – Columbus, MT

Wheat Montana

Wheat Montana – a family owned and operated grain operation near Three Forks, MT. Exit 274 from I-90 – a retail “store”…to buy flour, honey, bakery items – breakfast!!! and a Montana Latte… plus there is a truck/rv parking area AND fuel pumps accessible to trucks and big rigs. I ALWAYS stop here…on this day, a break, a walk with Karl, a latte and a ham/cheese/egg bagel.

Montana

Home driveway – there is the house!

Karl and Bob

Karl and Bob – this was not the first greeting, but some time after Karl tried again….

And I want to mention that Sara fixed me a wonderful dinner my arrival night, allowing me to get everything situated in the motorhome…find the power cords, extra sewer hose, and set up inside for “living”. Much appreciated and we sat ON THE FRONT PORCH on a beautiful evening – 70 degrees!! – in the quiet of this place and had an easy dinner – with Karl and Bob in close attendance.

And yesterday – Karl and my first day home…Karl and Bob seem to have picked up without missing a beat…usual walk patterns, eating, burying of treats, snuggles and naps. Me – I’m trying to figure out who and where I am…