Saturday, August 29, 2009

Some Thoughts on the Fulltime RV Lifestyle


Just wanted to do a reality check on this fulltime RV lifestyle we have embarked upon. The best way I can describe it is the feeling of total freedom. To be able to literally plan your environment based upon weather preferences, historical attractions, natural wonders and locations of friends and family is a real luxury. Each evening when I sit with a glass of wine and watch the sun set behind the mountains while the owls hunt the surrounding fields, I am reminded of how lucky I am. The cool, fresh air and the smell of the pines can't be duplicated watching TV or even by reading a good novel. They have to be experienced and what better way than from your own traveling house, complete with your familiar bed and the little things that make you feel at home. It's a great lifestyle, and I love it. This is my perspective. Carmel still has days when she longs for a nice sticks and bricks home again and I suppose we will do that one day. In my case however, I cannot now envision a time in the future when I won't have an RV of some type, a means of getting to the mountains and to the fresh air that makes me feel more alive.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Bitterroot Sunset

The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge is bordered on the west by the Bitterroot River, and then the Bitterroot Mountains. Last night we took a walk down to the river. On the way, we saw deer, and walked upon two Great Horned Owls sitting on low branches. I managed to get a picture of one of these before he took flight. These are my favorite birds. They are great predators and beautiful to observe.

We have a fire burning near us in the Bitterroot Mountains. We watched the sunset through the smoke as it set behind the mountain. Great, cool evenings here !






Monday, August 24, 2009