Tuesday, July 15, 2008

July 15....west of Billings, Montana

I've just learned that trying to find a hot spot can be frustrating, i.e. these blogs may be few and far between. Right now we're in a Wal-Mart parking lot and Harley's off to find a tuna Subway.

When I was climbing into YOW at 7:53 AM on the 14th, I was greeted with a large sign Harley had taped to the back: "Just Married...July 1973...headed for Alaska!" We've had lots of honks and waves along the way...great fun!

Yesterday was a beautiful drive through northern Colorado and on up to Buffalo, Wyoming just south of the Montana border. We camped (yes, even with a 31' fifth wheel) at the Bud Love Wildlife Habitat Management Area...7,800 acres tucked in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The setting was gently rolling hills coverred with grass upto my knees and dotted with white mariposa lilies, yellow sweet clover and occasional blue hare bells. It really looked like the Microsoft screen saver.

After a short hike into Bud Love, we set up YOW, rolled out the woven mat and the awning and enjoyed a cold tonic, some walnuts and the beautiful peaceful view. Then after a nap, we popped the champagne, dined and then went back out to celebrate with a sparkler. BTW, there were a few mosquitoes so we tried out a perimeter spray of Listerine and it worked perfectly!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Howdy Gail and Harley...we're at work and green with envy that you two are off on such a fabulous adventure. We spent the morning picking beans, zucchini, and basil at the garden and so far the dogs still have caught only two rabbits all season. We'll keep trying!!!

Happy Anniversary!
Seth and Justine aka
The Spoons