When we arrived in Dillon, it was so nice that I took Auggie out on leash and harness. He rolled in the grass and seemed to enjoy being out. I had windows open when we were inside and he had a good look around as well. I think we were all happy to be in sunshine with no wind and no neighboring rvs – it was a wonderful spot to spend the last night out.
I woke early yesterday and my head started working on the things I wanted to do to arrive home in good shape to unload and to winterize: I emptied the bedroom storage areas of unloadables onto the bed so that I wouldn’t have to extend the slides at home…I knew the toppers were nice and dry after the sunny afternoon and dry night – better for long term storage. I had just filled propane and looking at the weather knew that I did not have to complete unloading on arrival as I had one warm night and day to do that. There was enough water for my morning shower, dishes etc. and not much to be emptied on arrival. Gas was at a point that it would be very low as I got near home – perfect as I had some gas treatment to add before I put more gas in the tank and it is best on a low tank.
All of this running in my head over and over…I finally gave up on sleep and got up. I was showered, had my breakfast and was puttering when Bear started acting strange. At first, I thought maybe a seizure but then he threw up and I think he was just uncomfortable and concerned about making a mess. We went outside and had a normal walk, but on return I was thinking to help him on the steps – they are tricky as they are not always the same height and the openness, he sometimes stumbles. In the middle of this, Auggie decide he would go outside. He had not even tried previously – he’d stand near the door and sniff but showed no interest. Whether the previous day’s outing or just that it was mild or he was finally ready …out he went. We were nowhere near a road or other rvs and he seemed to be having fun running around so I was in and out calling and making sure he meowed back but otherwise let him explore. Finally, I went out with Bear and Auggie came up to us. Adventure over!
I think it was 7:00 a.m. by this time … a full early morning.
Final preparations and we were rolling at 8:00 on the dot.
From the road:
The Montana side of Monida pass…
Same spot as above but looking to the west.
Leaving the icy rest area. Walking was tricky there but the highway was fine – better than it looks in the photo…my windows were SO dirty!
Mission Mountains approaching Polson, MT.
I always anticipate this first view of Flathead Lake. The highway is above Polson and you come around a bend to a vista of the lake…and it also means we are almost home.
On the road home…
…and Bear knows it also. He stood up as we turned onto our road.
A good run home at the end of a very good trip.
