I woke up bright and early in the morning so that we could be out of the campsite at 8:15 a.m. It was a 3-hour trip to Grand Tetons National Park. We drove through Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It was a lovely drive on my way to the Grand Tetons National Park. I tried to stop for as many historical sites as I could so I could learn more about the area. I also listen to a PBS show about the California Trail and the Oregon Trail.  I got two Grand Tetons national park around lunch time and I stopped by the Smiths and got some gas prior to going to my campsite. I got to Gros Ventre cam ..read more

Today I slept in late. It's been weeks since I've been able to sleep late. I spent a little bit this morning organizing my bins because I haven't been able to find some things such as my scissors. So it feels a little bit better having things more organized.  Right before lunch time I went down to the city of Hot Springs Idaho. Unfortunately, when I left the campsite I neglected to unhook the electric cord. I had pulled out of the campground driveway and was just entering the highway when a car came up next to me and started waving and screaming. That's when I realized the cord was dragg ..read more

This trip has been a lot of driving. I can't wait for a couple of days when I am not driving almost all day.  This morning I got up and took a shower in the camp showers. This campground is so nice. The bathrooms are clean and the grounds kept very nice. The staff was nice too.  I left that campsite at 8:15 and drove to the Walmart to get a few things and some more water. After leaving the store I started driving to my next location when I looked at the gas gauge. I had four bars going on three bars. I needed to get gas. I was almost to my destination so I continued.  I went ..read more

I woke up early and got straight to work putting thingsd in the van. I got a lot of the moving done last night but because I was emotionally exhausted, I stopped earlier than I wanted to.  Last night when I got into bed, I looked over on Lucky's side and was shocked she wasn't there. I was sad all over again. My sweet baby.  After lugging am hours worth of stuff, I had to clean out the house. This was a task I planned to do yesterday. I checked all the windows and doors, took out the trash, and unplugged things. I was finally ready to go. I could now put the bird in the van. The Bu ..read more

I'll start off by saying last night Lucky had a very bad night. She has been shivering for about 5 days and then she seemed to be thirsty but didn't want water. She didn't eat and didn't want her nightly treats (something she really enjoyed).  This morning I was taking her to the vet for her travel papers. The vet and I spoke about how she lost 3 lbs in three weeks even though she ate. She seemed very much in pain. The vet and I discussed how taking her on this trip would not be fun for her in this condition. Not to mention what if she got very ill and I was in the middle of nowhere.&nbs ..read more

I started out this day taking the bird, Sunny, to the special vet to get a health certificate. I know many people bring their pets to different states but some of the campsites say you have to show a health certificate if asked. I felt it was better safe than sorry. I would be devastated if one of my pets was taken away because I didn't have the certificate. In case you haven't heard avian flu is on the ride.  Sunny dud great at the vets. The guy pried open his beak to check fir upper respiratory infection. He got weighed and the guy said he was a big bird. I asked if he meant fat but no ..read more

I spent the day doing so many things. I finished re-uploading music fit some entertainment during the drive.  I made some more of those amazing homemade granola bars. I finished laundry. I deep cleaned the bird cage. I weeded the backyard (it was beginning to get over run by clover and I planted seeds. I'm growing peas, green beans, yellow squash, lettuce and cucumber. I'll get a tomato plant when I get back. I already have mint, parsley, chives, oregano, rosemary, a strawberry plant and blueberries.  It is three days until I take off on my campervan adventure. I have moments of f ..read more

Today was a day for errands. I went to acupuncture and she put needles in my foot. I always feel better after acupuncture. I am not always sure if it works but I always feel better after a session.  It's five days until I leave on my trip. I had so many things to do including getting some labs done. The lab screwed up and didn't take my blood so I have to go back on Monday for blood work.  I found out that the main person at the Arthritis Foundation passed away. It was pretty sudden and sad.  Until tomorrow ..read more

I have plenty to do before I leave on my trip. Lots of work to wrap up, packing and cleaning. Who wants to return to a messy home?  Today I went to my last physical therapy before I leave. My heel and area right in front of my heel are killing me. It hurts to walk so I drove to the appointment. It amazes me how I went from feeling slight pain to horrible pain. I wish I never went to that other physical therapist. He caused the inflammation in my heel by being to hard on my foot. My therapist put some tape on my foot to help support my ankle. I am not sure it helped.  The thing help ..read more

With one week to go, the packing and preparing is going full steam. I verified the appointments for the dog and bird. I'm getting them both health certificates before we travel.  I have containers with 1. Fun & Electronics, 2. Camping & Hiking stuff, 3. Pet stuff, and Kitchen stuff. It's hard to tell if I have too much stuff. I'll have to wait until I get the van to see what fits.  My foot problems continue. Some days my heel feels okay and other days it hurts to walk. I'm sleeping in a foot brace at night that keeps my foot perpendicular.  Lucky seemed better today a ..read more