Category Archives: road trip

family day in nebraska

Saturday began at 6 AM in the Best Western hotel in Sidney, Nebraska. I chugged coffee and listened to a couple of truckers exchange opinions on various states they drive through. One declared, “The only place worse than Nebraska is … Continue reading

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tasty treats

We were on the road at 7:30 Friday morning. Wyoming beckoned! Around noon we were close to Wheatland when Banjo Man announced he was hungry. And not only was he hungry, he wanted to eat in a local cafe. Or … Continue reading

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i think it’s friday

I’m chugging my morning coffee in Sheridan, Wyoming this morning. It is 6:45 AM. Yesterday while we were on the road looking at this… …the Retainer Rescue Mission was taking place as two intrepid Montana men and a trusty cell … Continue reading

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breakfast in missoula

Yes, we made it this far. Believe when I say it wasn’t easy. There is so much to do to leave the house ready for the winter and, despite giving it our all on Tuesday, we still didn’t leave the … Continue reading

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it’s that time of year

Do you know what I love about October road trips? I love my afternoon caffeine fix when it’s flavored “pumpkin pie.” The gas stations and truck stops will have versions of pumpkin cappuccino available as needed. And come mid-afternoon I … Continue reading

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cabin fest 2023

Oh, my, what a time was had by all! Joe (seated on the left on the bench) put together another musical extravaganza. And everyone who ever had anything to do with the band gathered to play some tunes. So much … Continue reading

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rookie mistake

This picture was taken Wednesday morning outside of Livingston, Montana. We had seen snow for two days. We’d thought it was beautiful, something we’d never seen on our June road trips in the past. I drove for a couple of … Continue reading

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miles: 2992

Yes, we are here at the lake. Thursday at 12:30 we pulled up in front of the house. We were very, very happy to have arrived. Rick the Gas Technician was waiting for us, as there was in issue lighting … Continue reading

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the remission road trip picks up speed

I learned nothing today. And I’m happy about that because (a) I have overdosed on museums and (b) this meant we drove 424 miles today, stopping only for gas and snacks. I do so enjoy my 2:30 PM gas station … Continue reading

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and we keep moving’ on

Someone left a sock outside our hotel room door. It was still there the next morning when I returned from the breakfast room, thank goodness, because I had forgotten my room number. I was relieved to see it. My own … Continue reading

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