The day began for some of us with a trip to the Kootenai River Falls near Troy, Mont.
It ended with our Love family getting together at MickDuffs for dinner.
It was all good with Willie holding two basketball practices, Debbie tending to Food Bank activities and Bill, Annie and I enjoying the morning road trip before Bill attended an afternoon funeral. I also spent some time with my horses.
The trip to Kootenai Falls was pretty spontaneous with the three of us enjoying a laid-back morning complemented by a Hallmark movie.
Suddenly, Annie suggested that we head off to the falls where she would record a geocache. Fifteen minutes later, we were loading up dogs and ourselves into the car and moving on down the road.
Of course, on these trips there are required stops at convenience stores for emptying out and filling up.
First stop: Sturgeon Station north of Bonners Ferry where jerky, drinks and mini chick-o-sticks kept us munching to Montana. Plus, they didn't charge me for my coffee and told me to have a nice day.
After crossing into Montana, we drove through fog for a few miles and then decided not to stop in Troy until the return trip because, of course, there are restrooms at the falls.
Well, the restrooms are closed for the winter, so here's an alert to anyone wanting to take the trip---stop in Troy for relief needs.
The river was roaring as usual and we met several groups on the trail, many with dogs of their own.
Bridie was a bit too assertive at pulling forward on her leash, mainly because she doesn't use it very often here on the farm.
Bill turned around with her about halfway to the bridge. We knew that she would probably stress out too much.
So, they took a quiet trail leading to the overflow parking lot, while Annie, Foster and I continued on toward the bridge.
It was a great time for a walk because the rain had stopped and the temperature was comfortable. And, of course, the beauty of the Kootenai River scenes was as impressive as ever.
On the way back from the falls, we stopped at the Town Pump in Troy where Bill filled up the car with $2.97 per gallon gas.
The town pump is new to Troy. It took several years to complete, but the finished facility is nice, clean and user friendly with lots of space and a deli.
We enjoyed the trip and some pleasant family time.
Twas a good Saturday.
Today Annie goes back to Seattle. After dropping her off at the airport, we'll attend the Gonzaga women's game and get together for dinner afterward with our friends Rick and Janet who are over from Puyallup.
Yesterday's family time was great and it's becoming more appreciated all the time.
Happy Sunday.
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