Stealth Mode

     I whisked into my hometown, Wheatland, wearing red sunglasses and a big floppy hat. I worried that I  would run into someone in this small town and that would set the “restart” button a week early. So, I transformed into stealth mode.  I collected Tango from the dog sitter, washed more clothes, and…

Weekly Summary

Interesting Tech Discovery: Kindle Fire acts weird and won’t charge when plugged into 12 volt outlet. It charges fine with plugged into the 110 outlet. Most interesting Montana City that I Passed Through: Bozeman Best Drink This Week: Bud Light Lime and Clamato (Chelada) Best Serendipity: Stumbling onto Ten Sleep Music Festival and ultra cool, tree-shaded little…

Hanging my Hat in Ten Sleep

I have not stayed at many RV parks, so I don’t know if this is unusual. Instead of lining up rigs side-by-side, they are in a row, front-to-back. I find this to set up feels less cramped, less invasive. My van and most other tow vehicles are parked a few yards away.    Half Moon is…

Seeley Lake

I am camping near a lake again. This time I can walk a few minutes to a small sandy beach. Ahhhh. Tonight I thought I heard the water sizzle when my steaming, sweaty body slid under the surface. So wonderful. I want to camp at lakes when possible in the future. I am in a National…

Moving Day

Last night a small group of coyotes wandered along the creek next to my campsite. Their cries are always so beautiful. I fell asleep smiling. It’s moving day, however, to the other side of the Rocky Mtn Front. I was thinking about a trip 10 years ago to nearby Glacier National Park, when I camped…

Week Two Popup Camping Trip Highlights

I made it out of Billings to the Bluebird trail. Before writing about that adventure, here is my weekly summary: Big Horn Mountains, WY Greatest Find on the road: propane, water, van gas  all in one place (Flying J) Biggest Duh: Trying for 5 minutes to light refrigerator (propane connection). Tried again and again later.…

On the Road and the Demise of the Devil Mattress

Yesterday I decided to move on. I loved the remote setting; however, the lack of Internet made my work projects difficult, I had a run-in with my popup camper mattress (it lost), and I could not find any good birding places. The mattress from hell story is the most interesting. Before the trip I expected…

Cool Breezes in Popup Camper

Yesterday Tango and I skeedaddled out of the high plains in far northern Wyoming. We headed for the stunning scenery of the Big Horn Mountains. My water tank was empty so I filled up with water in the campground using my hose and the campground drinking water. I was also certain that my propane was…