Just another beautiful day in paradise. . . .

Well, I guess it has been about a week since I sat down and knocked out a few words on what has taken place here in "God's Country", but I will give you an update, along with a few more photos,

We had a great 4th of July with lots of friends and family, food, cool libations and fireworks.

The weather took a turn for the cooler and damper last Thursday (7/1) and lasted kinda off and on over the next three days. It was not bad, but just cooler than usual for here and with a few thunderstorms, but no real rain to speak of.

On Sunday (7/4) the weather had improved some and with it partly sunny and at about 65F, it proved to not to be too bad for our local celebrations.

Monday, (7/5) the full sun and warmer temps returned with a welcomed high of 75F; and yesterday and today, it has been just gorgeous with bright, clear sunny days and with the temp at 82F today, and much of the same is forecasted for the next week to ten-days or so, which is good to hear.

We understand that many areas of the country and including California, it has been well into the 90's and even a few 100's to boot. Now, that is a little too warm for us old farts.

We made a change in our domicile yesterday, by moving ourselves from the Elks to another local RV park in Kalispell that offers full services (water, electric, sewer, cable, and phone if desired) for a very good rate for the next month. We like the larger spaces, the trees and lots of grass, plus the quietness and park-like setting that is offered there. Since we have to be in Redmond, Oregon for the FMCA International Convention and the governing board meeting in August, we have had to move our date of departure from here in Montana by a few days. Originally, we were planning on leaving about August 6th to make the first day and the board meeting on August 11th. But now, we just received a re-schedule from FMCA and they want us there for early arrival on Sunday, August 8th, which means we will most likely need to depart from here about August 4th. Although it is only about 700 miles, we have never liked to be rushed in our travels, so we figure that about 3 to 4 days should work well for us to make Redmond by Sunday, August 11th.

Fishing has been acceptable. Just wish I could do more of it, but with my "honey-do's" and other errands (O.K., looking at some 'Jim toys too'), it cuts into my time on the water. Nevertheless, any time fishing is better than most any time doing anything else though, and with it being up here in Montana, that is a sure bonus that makes it all the more great.

Well guess I better run, as I am being pressured to get in the boat and for us to get out on the water. Back with more later. In the meanwhile, just keep on keeping....