{"id":15206,"date":"2014-10-25T16:17:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-25T22:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/?p=15206"},"modified":"2014-10-25T17:43:54","modified_gmt":"2014-10-25T23:43:54","slug":"moving-forward-and-backward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/2014\/10\/moving-forward-and-backward\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving: forward and backward"},"content":{"rendered":"

The original plan for today was to go to Billings, MT – 345 miles on easy Interstate with sun forecast the entire day.<\/p>\n

We did move.<\/p>\n

About 2 feet backward.<\/p>\n

My original stop on the site was a bit too far forward for my water hose and electric without my extension hose\/cords. The extra electric cord I dug out. The water, I decided was not necessary as I planned to be in a spot where I could top off water on Sunday. <\/p>\n

But.<\/p>\n

Typically, I have loaded the motorhome the late afternoon\/evening before and then worked the morning of departure until the noon time I prefer to leave for my first day on the road. But, I am usually so ready to go that settling to work for a bit doesn’t work that well, so this time I decided to work a full day and then on departure day load and go when ready. It went well, but I had a meeting shortly after arrival and then Auggie to coax out and ultimately we were all “done” by early evening.<\/p>\n

I slept well and both Auggie and Bear were more relaxed this morning, but my list of things forgotten grew and grew.<\/p>\n

I thought, well, I will arrange a late check out, shop here in Missoula where I know where the shops are and head out early afternoon for Anaconda, just 107 miles down the road.<\/p>\n

But.<\/p>\n

I was dragging. Auggie and Bear were relaxed. I finally decided that it would be best for all of us to just stay here in Missoula another day. Bear and I went to town as is our norm on a Saturday, although on this day, it was a different town. We collected supplies, gassed up the Jeeper and returned “home”.<\/p>\n

As we were staying a 2nd night, it put the need for water, etc. a bit further up and so I raised the leveling jacks and backed up about 2 feet …. WITH the slides out. All went well and I got water and sewer hooked up so we can leave in the morning with a full tank of water and the “unmentionable” tanks empty.<\/p>\n

The now current plan (always subject to change!) is Billings tomorrow where we will spend 2 nights. I have a Monday morning meeting. The next stop, Casper, Wyoming is too far for a 1\/2 day. The Billings RV park is along side of the Yellowstone River with nice walking for Bear and I. I might even get Auggie out on leash and harness if he’ll go. <\/p>\n

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Backed up to take advantage of full hookups.<\/p>\n

And, oh…if Wild Thing and the Jeeper look unusually clean, they are! The drive was dry, but then after arrival and into the evening, it POURED! … and washed both of them. This state of clean is not likely to last.<\/p>\n

The other frustration was that, especially in the kitchen and bath areas, it seemed like everything I touched was gritty-grimey-yucky. I also forgot white vinegar which mixed with water is my “cleaner for everything”. AND…a drawer with measuring cups and other utensils was a mess.<\/p>\n

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No toothbrush, but I have a cherry pitter, a plethora of chip clips (no chips), 2 corkscrews, 2 wine cutters, 2 quick read thermometers and a can opener (no cans that need this). Phooey. <\/p>\n

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I moved the cherry pitter and the extras to storage area that had room, leaving the utensil drawer a bit neater. The bench seats of the dinette open to storage areas. I stow items that I like to have along but do not need to get to too often.<\/p>\n

Vinegar (and a toothbrush and all of the other forgotten items) was procured and I cleaned.<\/p>\n

I feel much better!<\/p>\n

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After our outing to town and some nice walks and just practice, Bear is “on watch” but not barking at every person and every dog. I think he feels much better.<\/p>\n

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Hard to see, but Auggie has found a comfortable spot under the comforter overhang.<\/p>\n

Think what you will, but last night as I said my bedtime thanks and prayers, I asked Bob to have a word with Auggie about the hidey space under the comforter overhang. It was Bob’s spot and I much prefer Auggie there than under the chair or sofa.<\/p>\n

This morning, after spending the night between the bed with me and under the chair…Auggie has settled on the comforter overhang as a good spot.<\/p>\n

Thank you Mr. Bob! I miss you but I do know you are here with us! (also Karl, Gus and Zack)<\/p>\n

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So a good second day on the road: backward for utilities and forward with Bear and Auggie.<\/p>\n

***I’m opening comments while on the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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