{"id":23200,"date":"2026-09-17T19:11:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/?p=23200"},"modified":"2026-09-17T19:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:15:00","slug":"one-more-time-at-jim-n-marys-9-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/2026\/09\/one-more-time-at-jim-n-marys-9-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"One more time at Jim ‘n Mary’s: 9\/17\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We were at Columbia Falls RV Park from 8\/25 until this morning … extending and extending. I like being there and especially like having the Yukon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUT, the reason for buying Wild Thing II and all I’ve done since is to travel. And honestly, much as I felt at home in Columbia Falls, I was ready to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning I took the Yukon back to storage, disconnected, did the inside stuff to ensure things were not taking flight on the road and off we went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We left the RV park shortly after 10:30. Made a stop at Murdoch’s to top off propane (cooking and heating!), a stop at Bigfork Harvest foods for a few items, a walk and lunch at Wayfarer’s park and then on the Jim ‘n Mary’s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I topped up fuel at a truck stop just a 1\/2 mile further than Jim ‘n Mary’s … I like having a full tank on arrival so no need to worry on departure, plus if there would be a park power failure (has never happened in all my years RVing), I would have gas to run the generator. The generator will not run when gas drops below 1\/4 tank … this is an idiot-proof thing so the “idiot” does not run gas so low that the rig will not start!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately arrived Jim ‘n Mary’s about 3:45 … quick check in, a Chewy’s box waiting which I loaded directly into basement storage and then to our site. Not an end, but a nice pull through with plenty of space between us and our driver\/passenger neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are here for 4 nights and the “plan” is to head towards Del Norte, CO on Monday … slowly … travel day and then sit for 2-3 days. All depends on weather and how we are all feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oscar did great today! A little complaining when we started but he rode most of the trip in his bed in the cabover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmett was his usual calm self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmett and Oscar have had their supper and are “out for the count”! I will sup light as I am “running out of gas” also … typical in and out disconnecting and on arrival connecting. It was 75F on arrival and I took my time but still managed to overheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forecast is for overcast, cool, slight chance showers and thunderstorms until Sunday afternoon. I have full pantry and frig\/freezer and plans to make cinnamon rolls and pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are in Autumn mode and loving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Columbia Falls RV Park one morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sourdough bagels!! So good to be back to my “normal” baking routine. Six of these went into the freezer for my “on the road” enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Autumn vibes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emmett and Oscar having a “boxing-play” time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ok … so, right next to the Columbia Falls RV Park is a wonderful store for beef primarily but also pork and seafood. It is called Perfect Cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I placed a special order for some tenderloin, ground beef, ham slices, pepperoni and breakfast sausage so as to have Montana beef, etc, for as long as possible. I noticed the above as I was waiting to pay for my order … HEE!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super nice people at Perfect Cuts, excellent options and I very much like their sense of humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time for my supper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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