When last seen I was cleaning, cleaning, mucking, etc etc. Well, we finally hired someone to pick up the lack here at the ranch. We had about 4 excellent applicants and settled on a young single fellow from Montrose. The funny thing is , he and I knew each other from the ski area and finally figured it out over the phone. We are rather excited as it means we can begin to organize the summer plans with some confidence.
Another exciting thing is that Sandy and I have organized a great motorcycle trip through British Columbia in Canada. We are renting a couple of BMW 's in Missoula, Mt. and heading for Jasper, Banff etc. It should be a fun trip and just what the "future" doc needs before heading back to UVM to tackle year 2. For those that may have an interest, here's our itinerary.
Day 1 249 miles Missoula, MT to Creston, BC
http://www.crestonvalley.com/bed_and_breakfasts.html
The B&Bs look a lot nicer than the hotels/motels.
Day 2 278 miles Creston, BC to Vernon, BC
http://hotel-guides.us/british-columbia/vernon-bc-hotels.html
You will need to coordinate your schedule to catch the Needles Cable Ferry on this day. Plan carefully!
Here is the Ferry Schedule Page: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/marine/ferry_schedules.htm#needles
Day 3 181 miles Vernon, BC to Wells Gray Provincial Park, BC
http://www.wellsgray.ca/accommodation.html
You’ll want to stay in the UPPER Clearwater near the Park. Try the Blue Grouse Country Inn.
Day 4 239 miles Wells Gray Provincial Park, BC to Jasper, AB
http://www.jasper.npslodging.com/
http://www.explorejasper.com/lodging.htm
Day 5 240 miles Jasper, AB to Leanchoil, AB to Banff, AB (Jasper Natl Park, Yoho Natl Park, & Banff Natl Park)
http://www.banffinfo.com/-screen-scnGetExtHtml-_param-wheretostay-.htm
The ONLY place to stop for gas after Jasper is Saskatchewan River Crossing until you reach Lake Louise.
Day 6 ? miles Layover in Banff
Day 7 243 miles Banff, AB to Waterton, AB
http://www.glacierparkinc.com/PrinceofWalesHotel.htm
Day 8 237 miles Waterton, AB to Libby, MT
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g45249-Libby_Montana-Hotels.html
We recommend the Sandman Motel.
Go check out Kootenai Falls only 10 miles West on US Hwy 2. http://www.libbymt.com/areaattractions/kootenaifalls.htm
Day 9 271 miles Libby, MT to Missoula, MT
Sorry the updates are few and far between. Summer at Red Dog tends to be rather busy. Until next time, remember, enjoy everyday!!!!!
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