Showing posts with label road trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label road trip. Show all posts

Friday, April 5, 2013

Getting Out of Dodge

I wonder how many people understand the idiom 'Getting out of Dodge'. I'm a fan of westerns so that expression is deeply rooted in my brain. We're heading north tomorrow. We'll make a run for the western border once we're in Montana. Emily, our ornery cat, is headed for The Cat House this morning. She doesn't like being boarded, but the two guest cats in our house keep trying to fight with her. She's clueless and seems fine with the sudden appearance of two large, strange cats in her home, but the boys act like the Dothraki in A Game of Thrones.

This might be a trip of rain and cloudy skies. I have my new camera from Christmas, my backup camera, and a new fancy phone. This is the first time I can text, and I can use the Siri feature everyone is so fond of. I like the ease of taking and sending photos, and the quality is surprisingly good. I feel so plugged in now.

So many things to do and so little time. I am going to coffee today at noon, come hell or high water. (another fantastic idiom)


Beautiful spring day yesterday. Warm.


The grass is growing and the pastures are dotted with cattle and little black calves.

Monday, April 1, 2013

First Road Trip of the Year

We're heading West in the truck for a visit with family and friends, so I'm in my pre-trip worrying mode. I have my lists and expectations dogging my heels. I do this every time. The anticipation of a trip is almost the best part. I'm hoping for decent spring weather but haven't even checked the weather channel yet. I have a route planned through Wyoming, Montana, a bit of Idaho, and Washington, ending up in Seattle. The route home will include a night in Oregon, and another in Idaho.  The related roommates will have a nice change of pace while the old folks are out wandering around. These are my expectations.

Of course I'm taking my writing stuff. I get my best ideas while driving. I also lose some of my best ideas before I can write them down but, this time, I'll have Steve to take notes for me.



A beautiful weekend at the ranch.


Cooper and Max having some free time.


Me, hanging out in the sun.