6/7/13

I-90 Skyway

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For the past two days we have been on a beautiful section of I-90.  The pictures do not capture the vast rolling hills and the sky dominating every scene.   This special section starts around Rapid City, winds through Wyoming and gets even more spectacular in Montana.  Today we have been following the Yellowstone River from Billings, our last night’s stop.  It’s a wide, clear river full of rocks and rapids with snow capped dark mountains in the distance.  Sorry, our pictures where taken from the car as there was nowhere to stop.

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We are still making good time in our mission to cross the country.  If all goes well, we should be in Spokane, WA tomorrow night and just below the Canadian border by Saturday.

We have had some hiccups.  The hubby has not been at his best after having problems with acid stomach.  Several nights ago I contemplated taking him to the emergency room as the attack went on for hours.  But he got through it and is now taking some generic meds.  I truly thought that it was the end of our trip.

And the cursed refrigerator is acting up.  I did not even try to start it before we left cause the pilot keeps blowing out as we travel.  But Tuesday we started smelling gas around the propane tanks, even when they were turned off.  This morning was spent in a Billings RV shop where they replaced the gas regulator.  As soon as we started traveling the pilot light went off again.  I started the pilot a few hours ago and now the fridge will not cool!  That’s the last money we are spending on this refrigerator!

Closing with pictures from the little Canon camera….just downloaded them….thought they did a good job of showing the trip so far!

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Overcast skies in Kentucky

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The storm passes

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First night Pilot Travel Center—Illinois

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St Louis, MO

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Corp of Engineers Park Lake Sharpe

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the famous drug store

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Devil’s Tower

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13 comments:

  1. Emily6/7/13, 12:38 AM

    Oh gad, now we have a doggone refrig acting up at the beginning of the adventure - not good. Mine started in the middle of a 2-month trip. I bought a lot of ice! And, David's gastro system - get over it and enjoy the trip. Nerves maybe? Okay, where to next?

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    1. lynne6/8/13, 1:41 PM

      Hi Emily! It may be time for us to buy a new fridge...just like you did. We have spent over $500 on it since last fall. Currently at a McDonald's in Idaho...Washington in 30 miles!

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  2. JerryC6/7/13, 7:27 AM

    You're making good time across the country. Hate to hear about the frig. Maybe it will start working better after you get off the interstate and on some slower roads with less turbulence. Hope David is feeling better.

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    1. lynne6/8/13, 1:44 PM

      He's much better!

      We will try again on the fridge once we get farther up the road.

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  3. Just Finding Our Way6/7/13, 12:56 PM

    Hoping David is feeling better. The views change every day but they'll still be here when you get here.

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    1. lynne6/8/13, 1:47 PM

      Hold down the fort!

      How long are you staying?

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  4. horst6/7/13, 2:00 PM

    Great photo's of the trip....reflux can get nasty...I had to start taking nexium....it seems the 'frig problem is a common one....appears that the company would kind a fix....glad you are moving forward on you adventure...thanks for sharing......we'll all give a "toast" when you cross the border!!...Horst

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    1. lynne6/8/13, 1:48 PM

      Thanks, Horst. It means a lot that so many people are here with us. We are trying to capture the adventure.

      Get those glasses ready!

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  5. Anonymous6/7/13, 9:15 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous photos, Lynne. The blue, snow-capped mountains with blue sky are stunning.

    So sorry to hear about David's acid reflux and the dumb refrigerator. Hope you find a work-around and can enjoy the trip.

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    1. lynne6/8/13, 1:50 PM

      Thanks, Sharon. I am determined not to let the mechanical difficulties ruin it for me! We need to buy a new refrigerator...so it will be the cooler for now.

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  6. Anonymous6/8/13, 8:11 AM

    It is never fun to travel when one doesn't feel well, but particularly when trying to drive an RV. Glad to hear all is better there. As to the fridge, we are also having problems and our RV is only two months old. Tomorrow we head to the dealership to have it dealt with. Your photos are quite lovely Lynne. Safe travels.

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    1. lynne6/8/13, 1:53 PM

      Thank you so much! We are trying to be safe in all our decisions.

      I tell myself that all people have problems with their rigs....new and old alike. I keeps me from going down the pity party path.

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  7. lynne6/8/13, 1:46 PM

    Thanks for the baking soda tip...hope we don't need it.

    Hope this weekend brings lots of lookers and some buyers for you.

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