3rd Day on Road

Had a great visit in Carnduff, Sask., Canada, arrived on Wednesday as the roads were so bad we had to spend an extra night on the road. We got to visit with all Doug's Aunts, Uncle and cousins. Had a nice surprise as a cousin he hasn't seen since he was in high school was home on his way to winter in Arizona. Doug's Mom put on a great dinner and they were able to have a good visit. Some of his cousins will be visiting us in Florida this winter and we are really looking forward to it.

Only 492 miles today starting at 8:30 a.m. and driving until 6:15 p.m.
No snow, thank heavans, clear skies all the way.

Had to stop in Minot, N.D., put two new tires on the car. One was all the way down to the core in four spots and the other not much better.

Not much excitment today, spending the night in Grand Rapids, MN the birthplace of Judy Garland.

Leaving Canada

Re-marriage of Bryan and Michelle

for Maya's 8th b'day

Minot, N.D. 10/15/09 woke to 2" of snow

Starbucks in Helena, N.D. 10/14/2009 it was snowing!!

Maya, flowergirl and maid of honor for her 8th b'day at

Dad and Mom's re-marriage

Peanut, Uncle Jack (90 years young) and me last visit before leaving for Florida

Day 2 and Not In Canada yet

What a day we have had. Got up and on the road in good time this a.m. and then things slowed way down. It was snowing when we left Helena and the road was covered with compacted snow. Highway 12 can best be described as a narrow two lane country road that twists and turns so you can never go the posted speed limit. Doug and I decided it was best not to push things and would spend the night in Williston, N.D., but not one room was to be had! The oil business is booming, and the workers have reserved all the rooms. We had to drive on into Minot and arrived at 9:55 p.m. just in time to watch the restaurants turn off their lights and lock the doors. 650 miles in 11 hours, time for bed. Tomorrow can only be better.

Here we go again

What a tiring day, 500 miles and 9 hours,but it really started last Friday. Took off Friday afternoon after signing rental papers with Windermere and went to Wenatchee to see the siblings. We all got together at John's for a BBQ and had a really good visit. Got up early Saturday and drove to Shelton for a fast visit with Jackie, Fred and Uncle Jack. That afternoon a we drove to Renton and stayed with Bryan and family. Next day was really fun, they had Maya's 8Th birthday party early so we could attend. Bryan and Michelle had a re-marriage so Maya could be a flower girl and how beautiful she is. They rewrote their wedding vows and the guests were in stitches as they were so funny. Later Doug will download some pictures that I will add to the Blog.
Arriving home Sunday afternoon we finished our packing and cleaning, and didn't get to bed until after midnight. Up early this a.m. washed the bedding and finally out of town around 9:30. Drove Highway 12 most of the day through Walla Walla, Clarkston, Lewiston on to Helena, MT. For most of the day it was two lane, twisting, turning road that was under construction. We thought we would see some changing beautiful colors but NO.... maybe too cold.

Having a glass of wine and then off to bed.

91 miles, 1 1/2 hours and we're HOME

It has been a long trip..4260.4 miles driven in 73 hours and 36 minutes...that is driveway to driveway. Have enjoyed every minute of the trip and now is the time to get home1 into order and relax a little. Doug is outside visiting with neighbors so think I'll go join them.

Good bye until once again we go traveling back to home2

Pam

Almost

Almost home...just 70 plus miles to go.

510 miles today. Spent last night in Idaho Falls and what a beautiful town. Unfortunately we arrived so late that we couldn't walk the riverwalk but this morning walked over to have a look at the falls. Drove through Twin Falls but didn't stop as we wanted to get as close to home1 as possible.

Tonight we are in Pendleton, Or at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino and will soon go down and donate $20 each, we feel that the government was so crooked with their Indian ancestors that we have to somehow make up for it.

Our tenant move out today, rug cleaners will be in this afternoon and we will take over our home tomorrow. Doug has talked with our friend Barry and he and his wife Rocky may be over tomorrow for drinks and a good visit. Looking forward to seeing them and all our Northwest friends and relatives.

Yellowstone

While in Yellowstone we saw few animals but one was up close and personal...A buffalo was eating right outside our car window. ........center picture is of three elk laing in the grass next Firehole River.