2022 Montana Trip W/O Rosie

Va Beach to Bozeman and Back with a stop in Hessel, Mi. First time since Rosie’s birth we haven’t traveled together. En savoir plus

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Début du voyage
8 juillet 2022
2022 Montana Trip W/O Rosie Voyageur
And so it begins
8 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
6:30 am departure. Rosie knew I was traveling and wasn’t pleased to be crated. Funny how they know. She followed me intently all morning especially while I packed my suitcase.

Started barking as soon as I walked out. Sue was up late so hope she calms down for a bit.

Sue advises that Rosie wanted nothing of her crate and had to be let out. After searching outside she finally came in and calmed down. A spa day was in her future (for Rosie) so she ended the day pretty worn out.En savoir plus
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VoyageurSo I hear about an argument among intellectuals of today: The Earth-World is FLAT. We were wrong. As pilots, I feel it isn't flat, but what do I know? Are you seeing any evidence of either way?
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VoyageurOn the day that the Webb Telescope unveiled its first images into deep space showing planets, galaxies and solar systems from billions of years ago (I’m still wrapping my arms around the whole light speed/distance thing), the “flat earthers” need to take a nap. Ya lost me at including them in the term “intellectuals”.
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1st gas stop.
8 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Gas will prob cost more than hotels on this trip 🤪

So far, travel is going very smoothly…listening to “A plague upon our house” by Dr. Scott Atlas. All I can say is WOW. The level of hatred for Pres. Trump was/is overwhelming. I assumed, but never knew how deep it was/is.

Why would anyone want to hold office?

I must say that traveling this way (alone without Rosie) is pretty relaxing. The miles just clicked away. But I think the country side helps, the hills in western Va, WVa and Ohio are beautiful and the traffic was really light.En savoir plus
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VoyageurIs Sue flying?
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VoyageurShe’s going to Lake House to watch Calvin and Marshall while Nick & Danielle get a much needed break.
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1st overnight stop
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Not the best hotel but I’m alone and there’s a WHITE CASTLE near by 😇
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VoyageurWhite Castle for the WIN!
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VoyageurSad, but I plan my lodging based on WC locations 😂
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VoyageurIf you can, why NOT!
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Voyageur😂
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Heading to Hessel
9 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Looking forward to seeing my mom’s sister and relatives.

Funny but my cousin (Phyllis) is married to Terry Cox (no Cox relation) so their grandkids a struggling to place me in the family tree 😂
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VoyageurCousin Teresa ?? Would like a Hello drive by heehee
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VoyageurHey!! This is a really long trip and tight on schedule. Would love to but can’t see it happening. Maybe on the southern route return trip?
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VoyageurI was just being silly! Travel on and enjoy the ride!
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75 on I-75
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VoyageurTravel safe have fun buy Bourbon!
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VoyageurSafe travels Jerry! Life is short, move forward! 💕
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VoyageurThanks Mark. Funny how so many owners, patrons and relatives are so dialed into Bourbons/Whiskey’s now. They smile/laugh when I ask for Wellers. But im told its very available in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, off my route. I may "adjust" on the return -Wellers AND White Castle. 😇
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Arrived in Hessel
9 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Dinner was at 4:45 PM. (It was lunch for them). Then fishing (not catching) and card games till bedtime. Lots of kids/grandkids/cousins are here (yearly family reunion) many I’ve never previously met.

Bedtime was at 11:00. Late for me and I believe they were just being kind….it’s normally 2:00-3:00 am 🤪En savoir plus
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VoyageurSo happy to see your smiling face!
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VoyageurHow fun. Makes me homesick.
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Village of Detour
10 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Took quick ride to “east end of UP”. Car ferry Carrie’s cars/riders to Drummond Island (no US bridges access island).
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Goodbye Dinner
10 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Last supper (4:00 PM 😇).

Great time with everyone.
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VoyageurWe sure miss you even if you don't play games!!!
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VoyageurI play games….just not for $$$😂
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Straight, Due West for 40 Miles
11 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Road was 30 miles straight. Couldn’t see other side (curvature of the earth). Very few cars. Incredible. Miles and miles of nothing but trees, no driveways, no buildings. Only a railroad next to me.

Lots of heavy rain and very spotty cell service. Really nice drive from Hessel, MI to Grand Rapids, MN.

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VoyageurLooks beautiful!!
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VoyageurHey: Looks like fun. What are you driving?
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VoyageurMy Jeep Gladiator. Pictured on blog intro. Great car.
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Top of the Mighty Mississippi
11 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Not much in Grand Rapids. However, seeing the Mississippi, and how small it was here, I started researching the “Head of the Mississippi” (where it starts).

I’ve been to the end so it’d be cool to see the headwater.

After looking, it’s pretty much on my route (slightly south). So tomorrow, on the way to North Dakota, I’ll divert a bit to see where the Mississippi starts. Sweet.En savoir plus
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VoyageurWOW. Now that looks amazingly gorgeous.
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Bucket List….check
12 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
I’ve been to the southern end of the Mississippi-New Orleans.

I’ve been across it in various locations traveling east and west.

Now, I’ve been to where it starts flowing south. The Headwaters. Pretty cool.En savoir plus
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VoyageurSo peaceful
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Well, its not the largest ball of twine.
12 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
“Geographical Center of North America”

It’s not a bucket list check off but what the hell; it’s cool.
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Hills are starting to appear
12 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Up until now, the landscape has been so flat the roads fall off in the horizon as the curvature of the earth dictates.

Now (finally) hills and elevations are starting to come in. Sooner or later, the Rockies will introduce themselves.En savoir plus
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Continental Divide
12 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Saw this on the way west today. Wasn’t positive what it meant.

I am advised that it means:

“A continental divide is a line that separates river systems that flow to opposite sides of the continent. “

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Lewis & Clark port
12 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Fascinated by the L&C effort. Had to stop to see where they stopped in ND on the Missouri River.

No “evidence” but a nice park.
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Arrived Williston, ND
12 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Just an overnight stop after my normal 600+/- mile leg. Bozeman, Montana tomorrow. Then, I’ll do what I can to help the wedding process.

Nice stop. This area is HUGE for oil people (not all fracking). I saw incredible sites for hundreds of miles drilling and fracking.

Sat next to an oil rig guy at dinner. He came up from LA a year ago. Loves it here. Interesting conversations, although he had no clue of the big picture of oil in the US… young guy, busy, with nothing to lose. But he told me the location of oil in this area-20,000’. Amazing.

Since leaving MN, I started seeing rig’s right after crossing into ND. From the Continental Divide to here, massive amounts.

According to this guy, it’s still the largest oil hit in the world (he said they drill wherever they need to and it’s always there)

I saw hundreds of the mobile vehicle pictured. Not sure what it is. But there were fields and fields full of oil equipment… the farmers and cows seemed to cohabitate cooperatively.

Sunset today is 9:53 PM MT. That’s 11:53 for me 🤪 Its 9:53 and the sky is still bright. The moon is setting faster than the sun.En savoir plus
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Raindrops?
13 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
I saw this little guy fly in front of me and then try to change course but never saw him in my mirror. I was doing 82 MPH. Found him this AM in the grill. Sad.

Since arriving in the UP, one annoying constant has been the sound of “raindrops”.

Because it’s not rain, you really can’t use your wipers. Using them spreads a “goo” all over as though it was oatmeal.

It’s necessary to stop every 100 miles at least to scrape (not wash) the windshield.En savoir plus
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Voyageuroops
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VoyageurCouldn’t get him”all out” so far 😢
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Snow-Capped Mountains. In July…
13 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Just west of Billings, the big boys start becoming visible.

On I-90 with 80 mph speed limit. People do 90 mph at least. Two days later, just east of this area, a 20 car pileup with 6 dead on I-90. I can see how easily it could happen if you add high winds and rain.En savoir plus
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VoyageurWOW. Makes me homesick. I'm heading to Alaska the end of the month. Why don't you meet me there?
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VoyageurNot possible. Sue is in NY watching Calvin/Marshall. Rosie’s at home with sitter.
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Arrived Bozeman.
13 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
The time changes really help going west. Took three car washes to get “most” of bugs/bird off grill and front end.

Nice dinner with Eric,Cat & Dana. Surprised to see Anna/Husband and Erica/Boyfriend at same restaurant.

Ended night at Dana & Mary’s with bonfire and Bourbon.En savoir plus
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Voyageurgreat shots....just got caught up today and am so jealous! What FUN....beautiful changes of scenery and interesting people...lol I love it!
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VoyageurGlad you’re logged on.
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VoyageurBeautiful!!
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Grooms Party Day
14 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Great seeing the Timmons Clan.
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VoyageurAre they related to you? what a beautiful place.
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Voyageur1937 bar that Cowboys used to ride horses to…hitching posts are still there. Not as many guns anymore. It’s Sue’s family.
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Yellowstone for the day
15 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
West entrance was open. Beautiful day. Brown bear right after entrance with lots of gawkers. Second one with gawkers that decided to get close. Idiots.

Stopped to see geysers and “yellowstone” areas. Lots of vents, geysers and pools of boiling waters. sulphur smell. At 7,800’ above sea level (thin air) it becomes difficult to breathe quickly.En savoir plus
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VoyageurWOW 👌
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Welcoming Party at the Christians
15 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Nice party with all the wedding attendees. Dana again went all-out with “Cowboy” style.
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VoyageurYummy!!
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The Big Day
16 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Tess & Cody’s joining day. What a beautiful venue and event.
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VoyageurWhat a perfect wedding!!
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Voyageur“Cowboy up” 😂
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Big Day Pics
16 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
VoyageurGreat pictures!!
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More Big Day Pics
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VoyageurAww, great picture Jerry!!
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