Well, it is late fall and freezing temps are expected. Tango and I slept peacefully, with the camper heater on only a few times. It is sunny and beautiful today, so the solar panel is recharging the battery, which the heater fan runs it down.

I am getting ahead of the story. I left Wheatland to investigate a possible church. My main question was whether I would experience the same wind leaving as I did coming in 7 years ago. The answer: yes. The morning was wind-free and peaceful. About an hour before I left (of course), the wind drifted in, then blew with force.  As I set out, the wind increased, which made driving a full van towing Half Moon a little wobbly; however, I traveled slowly and did fine.

On the back roads, I noticed that the tumbleweeds started their annual migration, east. I know not just how far they will go, maybe into Nebraska. As I did several times, cars and trucks slam into the tumbleweeds, scattering seed as they blow along.

I was heading about 4 hours towards a Corps of Engineers campground on a small lake. I was so disappointed to find it closed even though the Camping With the Corps of Engineers book says it is open all year (free 9-15 through 5-15). Once again, I learned how important it is to call ahead at this time of year. luckily,  I found a Forest Service campground not much farther down the road, and we settled in for a few nights. I cannot get cell or Internet service there, so I came into a small town and am drinking hot coffee and using free Internet. 

Now, back to the below freezing night. I set up the new flannel curtain across the bunk end to keep warmth in (cold out?) I made some hot soup, put on three pairs of socks (including silk liner socks) and snuggled in to read some B-grade western novels and a few sermon references.

In the morning we were surrounded by deer and Tango foolishly decided to chase them. He turned back when he got close and saw the size difference.

I am cooking with the Wonderbag for the first time in the camper. This is definitely a time to save energy, since I cook in the camper on propane. At Whole Foods, in Denver, I bought some dried bean mixes, including a lentil curry mix. These are perfect for the Wonderbag,and I expect a great, warm dinner tonight in front of the camper heater!

Tomorrow night I will stay in a hotel, clean up, finish the sermon and arrive at the church/parsonage all spiffy the next day. Sunday morning, I am ON. If you are the praying type, please keep me in yours.