Spokane to Butte, MT

Tuesday, Sept. 2nd

We spent an enjoyable w/e in Spokane, WA with some awesome weather.  Saturday, we attended their yearly "Pig in the Park".  Actually folks it is very similar to the festivals we all have in our home towns.  Lots and lots of food vendors, but also lots of very long lines.  Figure that was due to the beautiful weather.  Several arts and crafts vendors with small lines.  Jack even figured the line for beer was too long.

We returned to the RV and grilled some salmon and then settled in to watch the LSU football.  For those who know Jack well, he can't handle watching LSU lose or play poorly.  When at home, he usually goes to the garage and sits in the car and listens on the radio.  Being so far away, there was no garage or even a chance to hear LSU football on WWL.  He just had to sit and bear it.  Fortunately the outcome went in our direction.

Sunday, we took a drive to Couer d'Alene.  It was a lovely day and just perfect for strolling the boardwalk and some of the local shops.  Jack had seen an advertisement for "All things Irish".  He figured that would be the spot for lunch.  Unfortunately, it wasn't a restaurant but a store with "all things Irish".  We did find another spot and definitely enjoyed being back in the land of reasonable prices for lunch.  Alaska and Canada really knew how to charge.

Monday being Labor Day, we thought it only fitting we "labor".  Jack untook washing the RV and car - major undertaking.  Betty on the other hand tackled the inside including the ever dirty floor.  It has been amazing how much crud we accumulated on our travels.

This morning after fueling, we were on the road at 9am.  Travelling eastward, we were loosing an hour before we even left.

The first portion of our trip made of think of Canada - even though we were on I-90, we were up and down and round and round.  I was going to give Jack a hand behind the wheel, but not on that type of roadway.  After crossing into Montana, I got behind the wheel having not driven since April.  Nerves set in at first, but they the memories came back.

We are spending the night in Butte where it was 36 this morning and 77 this afternoon.  The same is predicted for tomorrow - chilly morning ahead of us.

Patti is still checking every RV that pulls in and looking for Teddi.  January can't come soon enough for her.