Hi all, well, Fall 2021 Big Adventure has come to an end. Although our big adventure will continue with family and the holidays. Here are the two final days of our travels this fall.

Day 52

Morning at Cabela's.

Fueled up at Sam’s Club and headed East. Fueled up again in Glendive, MT and kept rolling. Switched drivers a couple of times and had a few breaks, then stopped in Dickenson, ND to pickup a few items at Walmart. Millie shopped and I kicked back with the Boyz, after all they had a long hard day of travel. 

Sunset occurred while we were driving to our destination for the night, a BLM campground near Richardton, ND. Twilight was good so no problem finding and setting up camp. Really nice, but small, out of the way place in a small valley with trees on the creek side and prairie on the other. Only one other camper there and we could not even see one another from our sites. The Boyz explored close by and we had supper, a little steaming on the TV and off to bed.

Day 53

Wind is blowing this morning, in the perfect direction to assist us home. Sunrise was great, 

and it changed so dramatically as the cold front moved in. 

The campground is very nice, no services, other than vault toilets. Well kept and $5 per night or $2.50 with the senior pass. Coffee, breakfast and a nice walk with the Boyz, then on the road. After the front moved through the sky became partly cloudy.

Truck must have learned something as we had no issues and with the wind we got great mileage. OK, for towing a 12,000 lb, 13 foot tall box. 

Made it home safely and got parked and ready to empty and winterize. Likely going to be a long cold winter, as it usually is here. 

Time to remember our travels, people and places. Thanks to all along the road we met and spent time with. And special thanks to all who allowed us to camp at their homes. Enjoy your journey as life moves on for all of us. Spend time with those you love and make your day great.

Have some great times and enjoy the holidays.

Tom and Millie

 Hi all, almost the end of this journey, so here's the latest.

Day 50

Long day for us although only 325 miles. Truck tried to not do a regen and gave lots of warning lights, so I drove at 50 MPH in 4^th gear for about 30 minutes and it did do the cleaning. Still cannot understand why it won’t regen by itself. Otherwise the drive was pleasant and the scenery was great. Made it to Beaverhead BLM Campground on the Clark Canyon Reservoir near Dillon, MT. Dry camping with water available, did not check if operating, and the cost was ideal, $0. Fire rings and shelters at each site. Pretty mountain view across the reservoir and sunset. 

A little breeze and I expect it will get chilly tonight and we will be warm and cozy in our Fox. Chris’s homade chicken noodle soup for supper with a nice Rose from last fall’s Michigan trip. Play some games tonight and book reading before bed.

 

Day 51

Morning at Beaverhead Campground brought the start of a great sunrise, then the clouds moved in and they were low. Mountain tops were gone and hopes of a colorful sunrise dashed. 

As the morning wore on the clouds started breaking up and we were presented with a pretty unique sunrise. Good thing we had snow capped mountains in the background. 

Cooked breakfast and packed up to hit the road. 

Weather was good and the roads were not crowded. The truck however thinks that it needs to clean the Diesel exhaust filter every 100 miles. Will have to get this sorted out when home. Made it to Billings in the Cabella’s parking lot. Shopped Cabella’s and Sam’s Club next door. Likely to hit the road early, for us, tomorrow. Headed for Richardton, ND. Two more days of travel and we will be home. Off to bed for and early start tomorrow.

Make your day great and enjoy your journey.

Tom and Millie

Hi all, update time and a glitch in our travel plans.  

A summer sunset at the lake cabin.

Day 48 (Oct 31)

Happy Halloween! Travel day from West Wendover, Nevada to the Salt Lake City area. Had some additional truck issues and was fortunate to make an appointment, online, for service Monday bright and early. Made it to Chris and Rob’s and got parked in the driveway, they even fed us homemade chicken soup and salad. So enjoyable to sit and visit with them. Talked for hours and now off to bed at a reasonable time and up early to get the truck to the Doc.

 

Day 49

Up early and got the truck to the Ford Doc. Back to Rob and Chris’s and visited with Rob for a couple of hours. Chris had to work today and Rob had an afternoon commitment for a couple hours. Millie got to sewing, surprise, and I took a short nap. Got the truck back all ready for travel and our bank account a little thinner. All part of the cost of having toys and enjoying travel, although not planned at this time, repairs and maintenance is not unexpected. Later Rob gave me a hand, and loan of some tools, to rotate tires on the RV. Got that completed and cleaned up and went out to eat. Had a great burger and Millie had wonderful fancy grilled cheese. It is so fun to spend time with Rob and Chris. After supper we visited until all hours, OK, maybe it was only 9 PM. It must have been fate that presented our truck issues where, not only could we get the work completed quickly, we had great people and a good place to park. Off to bed and plan to get rolling in the morning.

Make your day great and hug someone you love, for no reason other than you love them.

Tom and Millie