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Lily&Me · 08-23-2016, 06:12 PM

Hi Jane, and thanks.

I think we were in there last time thru here...

The traffic in Jackson is insane, even early in the morning

, so don't know that I will get back up in there this trip.

Took Lily for a walk down by the river awhile ago, and we will go back early tomorrow morning....as I will be up, and most everyone else will not be.

Maggie

ColoradoLady · 08-23-2016, 06:14 PM

Maggie,
Glad to know you're settled in @ the KOA. I called this morning and asked for the 24th, as I am running ahead of schedule. They gave me your vacated site....

I drove longer than planned ..... 375 miles, and a settling in at the Walmart supercenter in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Tomorrows drive should be about 3 hrs or so. I'm a tad tired, as I left home @ 9:30 A.M. And arrived here at 5:45 P.M.

I planned ahead...picked up some dinners @ Olive Garden (@ home.....buy one take one). So, I froze 5 dinners and have 3 salads, one of which I will enjoy in about 10 minutes. Love those buy one take one! Good deal. I brought a good supply of food, so,I probably won't need to restock till Oregon.

My grand daughter, Crystal, Lynn's dtr,now lives near Seattle, and she and Ben will drive down to visit the first weekend I'm there at Ft Stevens. I solookforward to seeing them. She and Ben are real go getters and are very happy and nice folks. We plan to drive along 101, sightsee and get some seafood dinner. Yeah! Fresh seafood!

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Evelyn.

Lily&Me · 08-23-2016, 06:17 PM

Good to hear, Evelyn...I was just thinking I should email you and see where you got to today.

See you tomorrow.

Maggie

Lily&Me · 08-23-2016, 06:45 PM

I am reading a really excellent book...

"Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers", by Robert M. Sapolsky

About stress and its effect on the body.

Maggie

ColoradoLady · 08-23-2016, 09:02 PM

Do you read paper or Nook? I have several downloaded on Nook, two Nooks with me, fully charged. I really enjoy mysteries, action novels, also, a few romance. Nothing tonight, as I think I'm about ready for to turn in. Evelyn.

Lily&Me · 08-24-2016, 08:22 AM

We went to all Nook, all the time, a number of years ago, as it just makes so much more sense than carrying actual books in here.

I have the kindle app, as well, as my daughter sometimes gifts me books on it.

It took me awhile to realize the apps on the IPad mini do the same thing as carrying the extra device, leaving only one item to charge.

36 degrees here this morning

, with a projected high of 70. Wow.

Lily has already been for her walk, and we're starting to think about breakfast...I'm thinking oatmeal.

Maggie

DIR1 · 08-24-2016, 01:06 PM

at 36 degrees, oatmeal sounds perfect!!! getting closer!!!!

Lily&Me · 08-24-2016, 05:31 PM

I had hot oatmeal for breakfast, and it was delicious.

Evelyn arrived early afternoon, and we talked for several hours without interruption.

.

Going to soon share some wine and then call it a day.

We decided to leave here for Oregon Friday morning, as no reason to just sit here 4 more days at this place...and pay these rates

....she will have a couple of nights and all day tomorrow to rest up from her trip here, then we will begin a slow meander toward Astoria.

Can't wait to meet and see everyone there.

Maggie

Gearheart · 08-24-2016, 06:32 PM

Glad that Evelyn made it OK and glad that she took the long way around. We saw the smoke from the fire on Sunday when Laura and I went into Yellowstone. We smelled a lot of smoke on our way out coming back to Alpine. Safe travels to Oregon.

mimiandrews · 08-24-2016, 07:19 PM

I'm looking forward to joining you in Astoria. Keep me informed as to the temperature up there so I'll know what to pack. I fly out of DFW on the morning of the 7th and will pick up my rented rig that afternoon. I'll spend two nights in McMinnville so I can see the museum there, then I'll drive up to Ft. Stevens to join you on the 9th. I have a campsite reserved starting the 9th and leaving the 12th.

Lily&Me · 08-24-2016, 07:48 PM

Thanks, Gerard.

We will be heading toward Alpine, then north-ish into Idaho as we leave here, hopefully avoiding all fires.

Evelyn's Interstate is beautiful, and looks space-aged, sleek and shiny, compared to mine.

And, she not only has a bigger refrigerator than mine, she has a separate freezer below it that is the same size as the frig!

Maggie

skitique · 08-24-2016, 07:53 PM

Maggie
If you get a chance post some pics of Evelyn's rig as I'd love to see it!

I don't have a Nook but listen to audio books a lot (especially when driving). Just listened to Beach Music by Pat Conroy. An old book but love its ties to Beaufort & Charleston & Rome.

Jane

DIR1 · 08-25-2016, 10:43 AM

Good morning everyone.... Hi Mimi.... what to pack??? the weather can be different even during one day... right now, we're having a "heat wave" so you'd be in shorts... by Saturday you'd be in sweats!!! Fort Stevens is on a peninsula so lots of ocean/bay breeze, etc... the Oregon Coast can be chilly... I'd say, pack for hot, medium, cold weather.... layers work... ok, hugs and love to all.. it's getting close!!!!

mimiandrews · 08-25-2016, 01:01 PM

Thanks, Gail. I'll pack as much of everything as the airline will allow.

Cool weather will be welcome after a Texas summer, though we've had a "cool spell" the last week or so. We do get days with highs in the 80's occasionally in the summer, but this one lasted for more than a week. That's unheard of, and most welcome.

Lily&Me · 08-25-2016, 05:32 PM

Evelyn and I have spent the day visiting and walking our dogs.

She's a nice lady with a good heart, and I am enjoying her company.

Tanks are emptied and fresh water is filled, going to top off with propane in the am and head into Idaho.

There are lots of waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge, and I think we will concentrate some time in that area.

Going to plan day by day, and poke along...the best way to travel, in my opinion.

Have heard from several on the Wyoming trip that they may join us for at least part of our time in Astoria, which will be nice.

I know that one thing on the agenda is a visit to the Tillamook factory, which has the best ice cream ever, and in more flavors than is fair to a person trying to make a decision.

Oregon...here we come!

Maggie

DIR1 · 08-26-2016, 11:23 AM

Maggie, they will let you sample all the flavors that you want!!!!... and there is a cheese sampling area too!!! love it!!! fun that more are coming to Fort Stevens.... any names??? have a great day there...hugs and love!! gail

Lily&Me · 08-26-2016, 02:26 PM

I think the Tillamook factory would be a good Saturday activity.

Dave & Susan live in the area, Jen will be in the area, so hope to see them at Ft. Stevens.

We are stopped near Pocatello for lunch, moving on to a BLM site southwest of here for the night.

It is already warmer, and the lower altitude is welcome.

Maggie

Twinke58 · 08-26-2016, 02:57 PM

Maggie,
Make sure you have a potato in Idaho!

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Lily&Me · 08-26-2016, 04:30 PM

I'll try.

We are in a private campground on a reservoir, which we came to before the BLM site, and we were ready to stop. Inexpensive, and tidy.

Didn't drive too many miles, but it took us awhile due to the winding roads.

The Snake River, all branches of it, is beautiful. It was a lovely drive to Idaho Falls, following the river.

Maggie

Lily&Me · 08-26-2016, 05:41 PM

Driving days are good for thinking.

One of Doug's and my goals every day when traveling was to drive a road we had never been on before, and I am still....I don't think we've been on this road before, honey.

Like he's right there, I just can't help it....and at least sometimes, I am sure he is.

I have said this before, I know....my people tolerance has changed in my solo life, primary caretaker of me, status.

Some things I am just unwilling to put up with these days, minus my partner in life, buffer-to-all things relationship with Doug-of-27-years.

There are so many good people in the world, and when we find them we must embrace them, appreciate them, and acknowledge them. They are precious, gifts to us from the universe, and they need to know they're special.

Other times, you see things in people that you just don't want to expose yourself to. You don't want to have to expend the emotional energy to care for yourself while wrestling with their demons, you know?

When those things happen, and a window is opened into something dark in someone with whom you have a voluntary relationship, you must pay attention, be grateful for having had that learning experience...and let them go.

My thoughts for today.

Taking things apart, examining them, and putting them back together with proper perspective.

It's not only what I do, it's who I am, Doug would say.

And, he would be right.

Maggie