Montana does not usually jump the gun on Summer. May is typically nice with some warm-hot days and then June is cool and rainy, before it warms up for real in mid-July.

But this year, although June started cool and rainy, it did not last long and we’ve had several days in the 80’s with today hitting 88!

Saturday was a chore day which included setting up sprinklers as those few days of rain were not going to last through the forecast heat – we are to be in the 80’s through this coming Friday.

I started on weed abatement going through 4 gallons of white vinegar. This will be ongoing, but a first attack has occurred!

Wild Thing is home after a short stint at Billy Bob’s RV for normal maintenance plus new brakes all around. There is more to do, but all safety and engine stuff is done. I spent some time cleaning inside, flushing the fresh water tank/plumbing and organizing the basement storage. She’s ship shape!

I was beat by early Saturday evening, but the good news is Sunday was a “do whatever I want day”.

Bear and I hopped in the Jeep and headed to town for a few items. Several weeks ago, my neighbor told me about a back road to town. We took it. It is beautiful and bonus: a nice place to stop for a walk with Bear along the river:

There is another fishing area on the other side of the road with a pond. This river spot only has access to the river, which is running high and fast so all of the fishing activity has been on the other side the 2 times we’ve stopped…

We had this little spot all to ourselves.

Plenty of shade, great view and a nice breeze off the river – perfect!

A new kitchen acquisition: ice cream maker. And this week’s flavor is Key Lime!

For a summer treat, I used graham crackers to make key lime ice cream sandwiches. Yum and so refreshing … like frozen key lime pie.

And the first sweet corn of the season rounded out the weekend’s summer eating.

I’m tired – the chores and the first real heat of the year…but still, a great Summer weekend.