We left Wisconsin on August 4th and got to the boat on Sunday the 5th. We decided we will continue our plans to explore the Tennessee River as far as Chattanooga and then head south down the Tenn-Tombigbee Waterway to Mobile Bay. From there we plan on going west as far as New Orleans for a while and eventually head back east and end up in the Fort Myers area for the rest of the winter.
Next spring we will head back to Montana and by then our electric and our well will be in working order and we will take it from there. We are hoping some green grass will have grown by then and it should look better than that ugly, scorched, land we left. I guess time will tell. In the mean time, Keith is looking at bigger boats!
Not much else to say other than thank you to all who sent their thoughts and prayers. We appreciate you kindness.
CO's comments: I hope to never have another June and July like this year again. We saw some people that just completely lost it and were in terrible shape both mentally and physically because of the fire. It was wonderful to have a strong XO like I did. What doesn't kill us, will make us stronger. Together we will make it.
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Humming bird in our daughter-in-laws garden
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Grandpa Keith and Sara at the County Fair
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Grandson (top-middle) and friends at his first job-Cub Scout Councilor at Camp Fort Rice
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A tear full reunion with my siblings
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All 5 siblings together-it was good to see everyone.
You both look good and your outlook is amazing. Don't know if many of us would be as strong and rebound as well. See you in Ft. Myers. We'll be in Cape Coral from Nov. through May.
ReplyDeletePaula and Todd-It was good to hear from you and we look forward to reconnecting this winter in the Fort Myers area. Will be in touch.
DeleteGreetings from Orion!
ReplyDeleteWe only met once at Aqua Harbor back in 10/10, but have been following you two on your journey on the Loop and up the Cumberland.
We were shocked to see you lost everything in Montana! We knew you were heading back north, but never gave fires in MT a thought because they weren't on the news like CO where our daughter lives.
Wow! That certainly puts a different perspective on your plans and the next year! You appear to be taking it well, but have no other choice.
Paul says to look for a diesel boat, but maybe not bigger. The larger the boat, the larger the slip fee, fuel bill, maintenance and draft are. We have friends that just put diesels in their 37' 2003 Silverton. They couldn't find anything they liked better, but knew they needed better mileage for island hopping and cruising in general.
Take care, happy you have each other and are safe.