Friday, August 11 – Thursday, August 17 (continued)
In this post RVSue and her canine crew are camped a few miles south of Big Timber, Montana, at a free campsite in a fishing access site called Big Rock.
Boulder Creek at low water in August
“Come here, babe. Let me put you in your suit.”
It’s chilly this morning and Reggie is shivering. Roger watches intently as I slip the green suit over Reggie’s head.
“You, too, Rog. I bet you look smashing in orange.”
Roger obliges. His eyes have that tender, I’m-so-loved expression as I stretch the suit over his body.
Before we begin our walk, we pause for a fashion photo shoot.
“Okay, hold that pose!”
“Oh, what handsome boys you are! Good thing there aren’t any girl dogs around. They’d faint flat on the ground at the sight of you.”
My exclamation elicits much jumping and twirling.
We take off on our walk. No one is at Big Rock Fishing Access Site. Just us. Later people will come to fish. They park, assemble their gear, and disappear for a few hours.
The tent is gone that occupied this pretty site next to Boulder Creek.
Next to this site is a sign.
How refreshing to see a sign telling us what we CAN do . . .
Next to the sign is a walk-through for people. It is designed to deny passage to livestock and vehicles in either direction.
With a little coaxing Reggie and Roger make their way without difficulty.
“Oh, this is gonna’ be fun. I like this kind of river walk.”
The cool air adds to our enjoyment. We come out of the shade into an open, grassy area.
“The sunshine feels good, doesn’t it, guys.”
We return to trees. Plants are still wet from last night’s rain. We can hear the river off to our right.
The path works its way back to the river.
(River or creek? I know it’s named Boulder Creek and it does look like a creek in places. To me, a creek is much smaller and its water flow much less. Maybe it’s a regional thing. I did a lot of playing in creeks as a child!)
The path goes on and on, in and out of woods, through fields of golden grass, reuniting with the river again and again, eye-catching scenes at every turn, and always accompanied by the music of rushing water.
“Oh, a camp site!”
What a perfect place for a campsite. Gee, almost makes me wish I had a tent. On second thought, nooooooo. I like having a bathroom too much.
Oh, to wake up here, emerge from the tent to greet the sun rising across the river . . . . Cook breakfast and sit at this table . . .
Stand at the river’s edge with a cup of coffee, breathe deeply the fresh, cool air . . . .
“When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.” — Horatio G. Spafford
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“Well, look at Roger up on the picnic table!”
This reminds me of the time Roger showed his new friend Reggie how to climb on picnic tables . . . . Seems like ages ago.
“Time to go home, cuties. Soon it’ll be too warm for those suits.”
rvsue
Did you know. . .
The story of the Spafford family? A series of tragic events led the father to write the inspiring hymn,”It Is Well With My Soul.”
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What a peaceful path that was. I loved the quote. Just how chilly is it up there? Looks like Rog and Reg are cozy.
That morning the low was in the 40s, I think, and the air was damper than usual, due to rain during the night.
You can see the present weather in the sidebar, if it shows on your device.
Sue – you are in one of my favorite places – I used to work on a ranch not too far from Big Timber, in the mountains. Love love love. If you get a chance, and feel like a driving adventure, the Beartooth Pass heading to the east side of Yellowstone is one of the most beautiful drives I have ever been on. There are hairpins, but it is a paved road and not difficult. Just spectacular. I am wondering if you have met blogorino Diann – she seems so knowledgeable and kind, and lives close by. Anyhow, enjoy your time there. And I love the early Christmas coats for your crew!
Hi, eliza,
No, I haven’t met Diann in person. I don’t make a practice of meeting my readers, although I’m sure she would be a delight, as she is on this blog.
I can understand you’d have fond memories of the Big Timber area!
Hi, Eliza. Thanks for your kind words. You made my day! No, Sue is safely anonymous from me and hopefully from anyone close. I would consider it a privilege to meet Sue in person. Perhaps, I’ll spot her at a gas station or just randomly find her at a campground I happen to be parked in. No lurker here! Your kind words, too, Sue.
I will probably explore Big Rock after you have taken off toward future destinations. I love that little walk you discovered. Can you imagine it in late September, with all those cottonwoods in their fall yellows? The stillness of fall in the woods is soothing. You chose the best verse to accompany your blog today! Continue your dream, Sue and Crew!
We have already left Big Rock…. It’s yours for the exploring. You’re right — That walk would be glorious in late September!
I’m so glad you have your solitude, as you prefer. Your blogorinos are faithful.
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Yes that is a great hymn.
We too love camping by a creek or river and listening to the water going by, are you coming up into Canada? Banff and Jasper are lovely places to see and camp.
No, too much smoke between here and there.
Love that almost last image of the boys in the gold field. Nice light. Right now we are traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. Also beautiful.
Hi, Dawn,
Beautiful and peaceful, too. I know you appreciate it.
I sure do.
It is Well With My Soul is my favorite hymn. Love singing the alto in church and over the years have been known by that song. I have a Tshirt with It is well with my soul on it…plaques and crosses. It would be so pleasant to sit by your river or creek and sing that song.
Thanks for your peaceful post.
Pleasant for YOU to sing by that river, Pauline. The birds would fall to the ground and all the trout would drown if I did the singing. 🙂
Well, Sue your sister sings and you write…all good things!! Each in itself a talent!! Love that song…have sung it many times…and choirs are indeed fun…I miss being in a choir nowadays…music has helped me get through many hard places in life. Wonderful story about that song too…thanks for sharing!!
Enjoyed your post today. Love the quote
Thanks for letting me know, Cathy. Great to see you here with us!
Hi Sue,
I’m so appreciating the little poem.
As I was looking at my list of emails, there was yours, from today:), and one from a dear friend with the title “Dear (her husband’s name)”. I knew it was likely that this was bad news. Indeed, her husband has just been diagnosed and it looks like pancreatic cancer. My friend is in shock, she reports, as family is gathering around her.
Before I could really take the time to take in what is happening to her and what my response might be, I decided I needed some good news and opened up this post and found the lovely poem that seems to say what needs saying so very gracefully.
Very grateful to you for sharing it.
– karen
I’m sorry for the rolling “sea billows” in the lives of your friends, and your suffering to see them face this news.
Thank you for writing, Karen. I wondered if the words to the hymn would be a comfort to someone reading them.
I’m so very sorry to hear of your friend’s husband. Hugs.
How lovely!
Roger is just such a sweet boy! Love the two of them…
Hugs to you Sue. Warm here but cool mornings make it bearable!
Hugs to you, too, Barb!
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It is Well With My Soul is one of my favorite hymns. Many of our greatest hymns have stories of trials, tribulations, and tragedy behind them. I couldn’t help wondering the last couple of weeks, as statues of historic Americans have been torn down, whether we may soon be criticized for singing Amazing Grace, since it’s author was once a slave trader. Of course, he also experienced an amazing conversion and became an abolitionist.
This was a beautiful, peaceful post that made me wish I was on that river walk too.
If people had to work in order to eat, they wouldn’t have time for trouble-making.
How does it go? Idle hands are the devil’s workshop…
Another good remark today, Sue…heh, yea…no workee, no eatee….yep would solve a lot of issues!! I just hope if they are taking out statues that includes them all…no selective if done fairly!! After all, if they are bad, they are all bad!! I was sad to hear that Stone Mt. in Georgia was one considered…we were so impressed when we visited there…the whole park around it is most informative and we “westerners” learned more history there than we ever did in school!!
I thought we were supposed to keep politics out of this blog…
Oops, I forgot to say … if my previous post was too political please feel free to delete it.
It’s okay as long as it doesn’t start a thread in a disagreeable direction. 🙂
Mr Spafford had business to attend and sent his wife and daughters ahead to England on board ship. Their ship sank in the ocean and only his wife survived. Telegraphing from England her message was, “Saved alone.” He left immediately to join her, and as he was passing through the area where the ship had gone down, he wrote the words of the hymn. The ship was the Titanic.
Hi, Judy,
To read the account in story form, click on the link I posted. It includes many more details.
Loved this post! I can almost hear the river/creek rushing over the rocks. And, I love the boys’ suits. They look so cute in them!
Thank you, Suzette! The crew dresses up quite well. 🙂
Nice camping spots here and last stop by the Yellowstone. Thanks for sharing.
We were not far, camping in the Bighorn Mountains near Burgess Junction. Not far as a crow flies anyway, but a long drive. It was cold up high, but we found a nice boondock site and enjoyed the first 8 days of August up there. We moved our camp to Dubois about the time you stopped here and stayed in the Dubois area until after the eclipse.
We are back home, to do chores, harvest the bounty in the garden, and planning our next outing in CO.
I’m glad you found a nice boondock, Kevin. It’s fun to make such a discovery. I wonder what Dubois looks like now, if the places that burned have been rebuilt.
We did not see any evidence of the past fire, at least not in town. We did see a large burned forest area up Togwatee Pass to the west of Dubois. That fire happened last summer, so the town was busy last year with firefighters. This year, busy with eclipsers (me included).
A beautiful hymn you shared with us. We used to sing it at
our church. I miss it.
This campsite is really lovely and seemingly peaceful.
Good place for a painter to capture its essence.
Thank you for sharing !
You’re welcome. I had a similar thought, Linda a. The fields of tan and gold lit up in morning sun with a row of mighty cottonwoods in the background remind me of the old time landscape paintings…
The crew ……..stunning in their suits!
Nice to enjoy the peace of nature. Creek do you pronounce it crick or creek? I say creek, jules says crick!
Beautiful spot you’ve found once again.
Enjoy your evening….no heater…so used the crew…little bunson burners!
Creeeeeek! 🙂
Not cold enough yet to turn on a heater. I make sure to close all the windows and vents before bed or during the night to keep the warmth inside. I’m keeping a new heater in mind though, as we travel. Need to order one before long.
Enjoy your evening, too!
Beautiful! I had the hymn rolling through my head as I walking the trail with you.
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Well, my heart swelled with happiness to read your description of Roger’s eyes having that tender I’m so loved look and how he watched as you put Reggie’s coat on. I’ve seen that look many times on the faces of our dogs. If is truly love.
To read the sad story of the Spafford family gave more feeling behind the words and title of today’s post.
I want to add that we have many creeks here that are as deep and swift as some rivers!
Such faith, eh? I pale in comparison. I appreciate you letting me know you read their story.
Yeah, the eyes of love…. Roger has very expressive eyes, more so than Reggie (He has other qualities!). Reggie’s eyes are like marbles and Roger’s look human.
My beloved Champ, who passed away 8 years ago had very expressive eyes. I’m not sure if I believe in reincarnation , but if it were true, my Champ had the soul of a very wise person. What was most disconcerting about this is that he would watch me intently each night when I undressed for bed! I got over feeling embarrassed over it because who was he going to tell?! Ha!
Funny! Sometimes I’d get “that look” from Spike. I figured he thought, “What a weird body! So little fur!” Haha!
You made me laugh too! Well, we are preparing for our annual longer than usual trip over to various areas east of the Tetons. Really excited to get away.
Have a ton of fun, Renee. 🙂
I feel transported, Sue. It is Well With my Soul is my favorite hymn. Thank you.
You’re welcome, Jeannie. 🙂
Absolutely fabulous campsite! So envious of the solitude. At this moment I’m on the other side of the country in Bertha (our BLT) watching the sunset over the Cape Fear River. Retirement is a pretty good gig!
Hi, Joe,
Cape Fear, eh? That’s North Carolina. I wonder what it’s like camping the east coast…
Yeah, I agree. Retirement is fantastic! If I had known it would be this wonderful, maybe I would’ve figured out a way to reach it earlier. Oh well, I’m here now.
Enjoy!
We were afraid to camp in NC, Sue…lots of not only nasty bugs, but something like 6 kinds of poisonous snakes around!! Some friends of ours tried to talk us into going with them…they went where the alligators came…not my cup of tea!!
Sue, reading the link you show above about Mr. Spafford, I was curious as to HOW he ended up living in Jerusalem and even died there…and found another link of the “rest of that story” that fills in some blanks for anyone curious like me: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Spafford Note too what it says about his adopted son…found that interesting too as we were in that tunnel and now we know more on that story…
Thanks for the link giving us additional details, Elizabeth.
That’s one of my favorite hymns, and I never knew that story. Thank you for sharing the link.
Those boys look so cute in their jackets and what a beautiful place where you can definitely find peace like a river!
You’re welcome, Jan. I’m pleased you followed the link and read the story. Knowing the circumstances behind the hymn makes it more powerful.
It certainly does, Sue. I can’t get this out of my mind. The tragedy the Spafford’s endured, and yet, their faith gave them peace.
How I love the pictures of R & R! They look so handsome in their coats. The header picture just makes my heart feel warm,
And thank you for the link to the story of the Spafford family.
Welll, I am finally taking off on my first long camping trip in years, much of it due to reading your wonderful blog, Sue. You are definitely my inspiration. I’m starting off going north to a spot near Mt. Baker, then off to Idaho and maybe GLacier National Park, OR maybe down through Idaho and the sawtooth mountains. Where ever the road leads me. Anyone with suggestions for campgrounds in some of those places, I’d love to hear.
I’m tent camping. Didn’t get the Prius I was hoping to have so I could sleep in it and stay warm. Maybe next year but I couldn’t wait any longer. I’m 75!
Sounds like fun Barbara!! Be sure to take some jackets this time of year…well, any time of year in Idaho actually…even hot days can have super chilly nights!! I forgot one time when we went to visit kin…so got to go buy some after we got there!!
Wow! Barbara is “taking off!” 🙂
I wish I could give you help in finding places to camp, other than what I’ve shown on this blog. Do keep in mind that some campgrounds close after Labor Day or shortly thereafter. Usually you can find that information online, if you look for it.
As far as tent camping, I’m sure you know more than I do!
FOLKS…Please respond to Barbara’s request for suggestions. Thank you!
Two Medicine is our favorite campground at Glacier.
Hi Sue! First of all….I love that song. When I was very young, a guest musician told the story behind the writing of it…..and it has been special to me ever since. Kind of like “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day…..”. Thanks for the reminder.
And interesting that you should mention a tent site. You know when you said before that I probably wouldn’t just tell everyone they were on their own for awhile and just go? And I agreed? Well……I’ve decided that maybe I will at that. When I started making these plans, I was going to sell the house and get a 4×4 camper van or a trailer for my truck….or better yet…..a new truck too. But, for many reasons, it looks as if I am not going to sell the house after all. So, I will be on a very strict budget. Not all bad after I got over my self pity party.
Anyway, I got hold of myself and spent many hours thinking this through. And it came down to this…..”Do I want to look at a computer and the same scenery all day or do I want to look at the computer long enough to do my job and then different scenery whenever I want? Do I want to just look at pictures of the west on FB or do I want to be the one standing there?” After much soul searching, I decided “B” for both.
I will be in my 2004 F150 with way more miles on it than I’d like but it has always been dependable. And, it’s 4×4. I got a tent and other necessities. I will sleep in it when I feel safe to do so….and in the truck when I don’t for some reason. The truth is…that the desire to go outweighs the fear.
I am a believer in “signs” and there have been signs a plenty. My recent favorite is the book I offhandedly picked up off the “free” shelf at the library. I read the forward….which I will admit that I sometimes don’t do. It was talking about the importance of adventure in our lives. And the last sentence said “LEAVE! Just LEAVE!”. 🙂 And there is the ever present last conversation with my dad during which he told me that if I wasn’t happy with my life….to change it and “do it now”. When I moved into his detached study 2 months ago….I saw a letter holder……with words in gold shining out at me…”Do It Now”. OK Dad…..I get it.
As of this writing, my plans are to “leave” on Oct. 2. I will, of course be heading to the south west!….uh….way south! I know your rules about privacy and I totally understand. But, if you ever see a white F150 with a tool box on the back…..a woman, a golden/hound, a Chihuahua and VA license plates…..PLEASE come over and say hello!
I suppose I can sum up what I am feeling by using one of your quotes that I have written in my quotes and dreams book. “It seems that I have lost the ability to do stuff I don’t want to do after a lifetime of doing what other people expect me to do.” RVSue, 11/10/15.
Wish me luck! And any advice from folks who have long term tent camped would be appreciated. I’ve never done it before. But another quote that leads me onward is one I saw on FB…”If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing do DO something you have never done before.”…………well, I’m willing. Crazy maybe….but willing.
Love to you and the guys!
MB from VA….for now
Oh my gosh, MB is going to do it!
I was enthralled by your description of how you came to this big and brave decision. The question you asked yourself about seeing pictures on FB or standing there rang a memory bell with me. There’s a point at which the desperate need for change overcomes barriers. Obstacles become challenges. You have the motivation to make this work, MB. It may not be easy and comfortable at times but it won’t be predictable….
A pretty camp where I see tent campers in October is Cedar Pocket, south of St. George, UT. You can camp there at a reasonable monthly rate or by day. In November it would become too cold. If I remember correctly, there are flush toilets. (Do a web search for my blog and elsewhere). It would make a good destination for you if you can plot a route to there that keeps you at low elevation.
Then head south from there toward Yuma.
As I wrote to Barbara above, I don’t know anything about tenting so I’ll leave those suggestions for others to offer.
HELP WANTED: What suggestions do you have for MB regarding tent camping in the winter?
Thanks Sue! Don’t know if I could have kept the dream going without this blog.
I remember your camp at Cedar Pockets! I love that area! I plan on coming across 40 as I always have. I am familiar with that route. Familiarity will be nice at first. 😉 I will certainly consider Cedar Pockets as a first real camp. Thanks for the suggestion!
You’re welcome, MB.
I admit I’m a little nervous for you, mostly because I’m not a tenter. You will have your truck to sleep in if you need to and I assume it has a good heater.
Of course, you know I wish you luck! I do hope you will be able to keep in touch with us. 🙂
A few things that make a difference in comfort while tent camping come to mind. Staying dry is often essential for warmth so waterproof tent, gear, clothing and footwear help. We lose a lot of body heat through our heads, feet and hands so I like to have hooded sweatshirts as daytime and sleepwear. I also keep plenty of extra socks and inexpensive light gloves on hand. Driving tent pegs and most setting up works best without wet or frozen fingers.
Keep in mind that occasionally rain, snow or wind may prevent cooking outside. I pack foods that can be eaten without heat, canned tuna or whatever one likes as nutrition with enough protein, etc. If you like caffeine in the morning, instant coffee or tea will dissolve in cold water.
Often folks try to get every possible thing needed before hitting the road. If you decide you want something extra or different while traveling there are stores in every state.
Thank you Weather! I just gave myself that lecture. “It’s not like there are no stores out there!” I am a minimalist at heart. And I have been living very simply for years. Even now….with a roof over my head, my space has no running water….except what I “run” across the yard to get! Long story. But I also tend to be a person who over thinks things. I truly want to go out with the least possible gear/supplies. I have a tent that is supposed to be water proof. I can sleep in the back seat of my truck if it gets too bad outside. And I am a pro at making do. My only real concern is keeping my sweet Bella warm. She can just live inside my jacket I suppose. Plus she has more clothes than I do. 🙂 And one of the pros to not selling the house is that I can come back if I need to. I would love to stay at least 6 months. And then see…….
Thank you again. I always enjoy your posts here. Have a good evening!
MB
OH! Is it true that you can’t use a little buddy heater inside a tent because of condensation? I wouldn’t leave it on all night….I was just thinking that maybe in the evenings between coming in and actually bedding down and in the morning. I would make sure it was stable and never leave it unattended. But I read that it was not a good idea. Of course another place talked about using one in a tent. Shesh! Have you used one before?
No, I haven’t used a little buddy, or any heater, in a closed tent. I had a child, then later on dogs, and didn’t want anything that could be tripped on, etc., with the floor space being so limited.
I’m guessing you have a single walled tent, as few people invest in a double walled one. So some condensation really can’t be completely avoided, even if you leave a vent, window or door partly open.
If I expected to tent camp in places with widely varying temperatures today I’d get a battery operated electric blanket, that would warm me and the kitties all night, and disperse enough dry heat to remove most, if not all, of the condensation that just our breathing would cause.
I’ve never had a problem with condensation except when it was cool enough outside to warrant keeping the door and window flaps zipped shut. The screens on those keep the bugs out and still let refreshing and drying air flow through on warmer days and nights.
Hopefully, this isn’t confusing and makes sense. I know you and your fur kids could sleep in the truck. Even then, you wouldn’t want to run the engine all night to use the heater… So a battery operated blanket might be nice to have.
That’s not the type of thing easily found at most stores. Amazon sells some so having one delivered while you still have an address to receive packages at might be worth considering.
No advice, but loads of encouragement from me. Can’t wait to read about your adventures. OK, I do have a bit of advice…. nothing has to be forever, if the tent thing doesn’t work out, you can always find another way to keep travelling. Only time and experience will tell. You go!
Thank you! And yes….when I was trying to think of the positives of keeping the house here…..being able to come home if camping didn’t work out was on the list. Thank you again for the encouragement! 🙂
It is well, with my soul! I love singing that song. Beautiful place! Your boys are looking adorable! So good to know we all have peaceful places to visit and enjoy in this vast country of ours!
Hi, Rachel,
I have read your posts about Kentucky and how it didn’t turn out to be the best place for you, as well as the wonderful support you receive from your son. Life’s a journey, eh? I’m glad to see you here because it reminds me to check for your latest post.
I hope you and Macha are well. I imagine, with your beautiful singing voice, you can bring forth an exquisite rendition of that hymn.
MB
Hi make sure you have a GOOD sleeping bag. Don’t skimp on this! It is important to stay warm when tent camping. You might want to consider a portable porta potty. They are easy to use, transport, and keep clean. Take a waterproof tarp with you to put your tent on. Nothing worse than waking up wet! Just some ideas for you. Since you are tenting, keep Chaco Canyon in NM in mind. It is an awesome experience. Also, City of Rocks in NM. A wonderful place! The post today helps keep my eye on the prize! Take care RV SUE and thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Terry! I was thinking the other day that NM is a state I would like to explore more than I have. Was afraid it might be too cold by the time we get there. But if not……I soooo want to see Chaco Canyon! I’ve always been in a rush when making the trips before so I just zipped through NM…though I did visit Taos once.
I hope you are OK down there in TX! I feel so badly for those caught in that terrible storm. My part of VA would love to see a little rain….none to speak of in weeks.
Have a good evening!
MB
Boulder Creek looks more like a river to me, too. I think you’re right about that(and other appellations) being a regional thing. I’ve seen small streams called rivers, ponds called lakes, a couple acres of woods called a forest, etc.
Gosh,that spot along the river walk is a perfect place for a campsite. Awakening and having coffee there would make for a glorious morning. The hymn you chose those verses from is the one I picked to have a friend sing at my husband’s funeral service. Being amid creation’s music and beauty lent peace to that entire portion of my walk through life’s journey.
Seeing the boys on the picnic table reminded me of their first experience of doing that together, too. What a wonderful difference now that Roger has his own fleece vest to keep him warm. It’s no wonder that at times his eyes say “I’m so loved”, he went for so long without that before you and Reggie became his family. All creatures, human or animal, appreciate being rescued. Only a fortunate few are shown often enough that they are considered precious, though. You give that to those you care about, Sue.
I’m glad I included that hymn for you.
How cute, little suits red and green. Stop and go? Those guys would miss each other if not together. What a great life they have with you Missy. Take care….
You take care, too, Jim. 🙂
Hello, Everyone!
Today I have decided to rejoin the group. I have not posted in almost a year. Gil and I did not get to do any rving this past year. It has been a wicked one for us. Last Oct. 20, just 2 days before heading out for the winter, I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Since then, I have completed chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to remove the tumor and replumb my system. I am now an ostomate and have adjusted nicely to that new lifestyle. I am still healing from my surgical wound and can only be comfortable standing or on my side. Healing is very slow but steady. We are determined to be back on the road on Oct. 1, even if I have to travel sideways on the backseat!
I have enjoyed following all of Sue’s adventures and reading all your comments. I have been so encouraged by them through this very difficult journey.
I am so blessed as the pathology report following surgery indicated no cancer cell present! I am so excited to be able to travel again!
Hi, Kathy, it’s wonderful to have you back among the group again! You, and Gil, have my sympathies and prayers concerning all you’ve been through and are dealing with. Your determination to continue enjoying life and travel is both commendable and delightful. Yippee for you !
Welcome back Kathy and Gil…May you leave on your adventure as you wish!
Amazing! You keep going! Don’t let that bigger win! So delighted to know you are on the mend and going to be back on the road again. May the good Lord bless you in your newest adventure!
You are such brave folks, Kathy…glad you are back here and doing as well as you are!! So sorry life has been so hard for you both!! Hope the future holds great days for you!!
Hi, Kathy! You have made my day! Welcome back! I’ll send another email soon . . . Love you!
The boys do look dapper. I miss cool mornings already 🙂
Looking forward to seeing where you moved to avoid the fire and smoke of the new burn in that area this week.
It Is Well With My Soul…. such an amazing hymn. We sang it this past weekend at the memorial service for a very special woman. What a wonderful song of encouragement and hope. Always one of my favorites. What He has done for us.
Those boys of yours are absolutely adorable, cutie pies, indeed. There’s nothing like a pup’s adoring look. Unconditional love. Their devotion can break your heart – in a good way, if you know what I mean. It breaks so more love can get in.
Well darn! I posted here,yesterday but I doesn’t show up! Lost in cyberspace I guess. Anyways, thank you for the beautiful words of that hymn and the lovely photos! The crew looks happy and content! Love y’all!
Stories coming out of the Houston area are unbelievable. Pray for those in need, and do what you can. If possible, give time, money or prayer. It is all immensely important.
HI BLOGORINOS!
How thoughtful and kind you are to answer questions posed here and to send special messages to those going through difficult times.
Busy two days…. Researching and scouting for a campsite to carry us through Labor Day Weekend. At last we found the perfect camp beside a small creek. Now I can breathe easy (well, there’s still some smoke around us) knowing we have a place for the holiday weekend.
A new post is ready… The air card needs charging again. I’ll go do that and post in a few minutes. Forgive me for not writing individual replies to every comment….
Sue
Love following your adventures and enjoy the pictures. Just camped on the western side of New York State near Fort Drum and it was cold. High 40 or low 50–not the usual August weather. Our site would be perfect in hot July but seemed to be occupied by many mosquitoes. Note my address-a “suburb” of Cambridge on the way to Greenwich. Graduated the year before Pauline.
THIRD PLACE! 🙂
Hi, Linda! Yes, I remember your “hometown” well. Welcome to my blog! Pauline will be tickled, too, to see you here. 🙂