tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post1556393467306044498..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Leaving Washington, Finding More Smoke :-(Jodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57713768719568525782021-08-06T10:02:25.633-07:002021-08-06T10:02:25.633-07:00That's probably good advice, and sad for you g...That's probably good advice, and sad for you guys being there for the worst of it. We're hoping this low pressure system gives us all some relief!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-14075440600121834222021-08-05T15:53:27.738-07:002021-08-05T15:53:27.738-07:00We've decided to tell friends and family that ...We've decided to tell friends and family that July and August in Montana just isn't a good idea. We had a couple years of fewer fires but this year the fire season came back with a vengeance. Safe travels and here's hoping you find clear skies soon! <br />Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-12465077858157293552021-08-05T10:53:29.145-07:002021-08-05T10:53:29.145-07:00Sad but true. We won't be coming back to the a...Sad but true. We won't be coming back to the area in late summer again. Impossible to enjoy much when it's like this.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42992718232498670402021-08-04T08:15:37.512-07:002021-08-04T08:15:37.512-07:00The NW fires used to be a crapshoot. Now it’s more...The NW fires used to be a crapshoot. Now it’s more of a given. Kind of takes MT off the future possible summer home list.DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-36641604332808654762021-08-03T11:28:47.980-07:002021-08-03T11:28:47.980-07:00Fortunately we haven't run into any other over...Fortunately we haven't run into any other over the top rules places in a long while - and the park was nice enough after all. I also wish you could send some clear air. We'll be in Vermont next year and hope for the same. Right now there's few places in the West not impacted by the fires.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-59866502977449024052021-08-03T11:26:57.087-07:002021-08-03T11:26:57.087-07:00I don't know what the answer is but I can'...I don't know what the answer is but I can't imagine the impact this is all having on tourism dollars, especially after a year like 2020. I'm glad I've continued to photo what we're seeing even if it isn't the beauty we were hoping for.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-36359603332820664482021-08-03T11:25:24.643-07:002021-08-03T11:25:24.643-07:00It's great to see people again and to plan to ...It's great to see people again and to plan to see more this winter!! That deck is the best spot in Spokane I think :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-37457399482865664852021-08-03T11:24:16.287-07:002021-08-03T11:24:16.287-07:00Yes we will get together this winter for sure!! So...Yes we will get together this winter for sure!! Sorry to hear you still have smoke. Doesn't bode well for the rest of the summer.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-85400528049765528152021-08-03T11:23:23.140-07:002021-08-03T11:23:23.140-07:00I've heard such wonderful things about this ar...I've heard such wonderful things about this area so we're especially disappointed we can't enjoy Polson in the heavy smoke :-( I agree those cupcake kisses are missed!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-26491128122280295012021-08-03T05:01:06.978-07:002021-08-03T05:01:06.978-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about two pages of rules ...I'm so sorry to hear about two pages of rules before you can even check in. What has happened to rving in the last few years? Also sad to see all that smoke. But I'm glad you posted the reality of what it's like where you are right now. If I could package up some of the rain and the cool temperatures here to send them to you I would be so happy to do it. Tessa, Ezra and your friends are certainly bright lights in the smokey heat.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46201984227033800082021-08-02T15:51:03.963-07:002021-08-02T15:51:03.963-07:00Fires, smoke, mudslides seem to be defining all ou...Fires, smoke, mudslides seem to be defining all our travels this year. We’ve already had over 100 miles of unexpected detours. <br />Your photos still show off the beauty thru the haze Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-85012568621160953752021-08-02T12:27:08.833-07:002021-08-02T12:27:08.833-07:00You were in such a beautiful area. That smoke sur...You were in such a beautiful area. That smoke sure did change things. So sad. But it looks like you had a fantastic day to meet up with those special friends and dine over the falls. I can only imagine all the catching up you four had to do. I'm so jealous. We'll be in Tucson for two weeks from the end of Jan to the first week in Feb. We'll definitely have to meet up. We, also, ate at Chinkerdagger's during our Spokane visit. Such a great deck. That is an adorable photo of Tessa:) Love Ezra's photos with the cupcakes. Too cute:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10820430306994934242021-08-02T11:11:50.982-07:002021-08-02T11:11:50.982-07:00It was so nice to be able to sit with you two agai...It was so nice to be able to sit with you two again. We had lots to catch up on! We'll be at Catalina SP the beginning of Feb. so let's do it again! Smoke is a reality here, still. Thank goodness we have airconditioning but it's not as much fun being in such a beautiful area and not being able to see it! Love the cupcake love!Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835706018073935049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-28490584470511480812021-08-02T09:41:54.437-07:002021-08-02T09:41:54.437-07:00Nothing better than cupcake love except cupcake ki...Nothing better than cupcake love except cupcake kisses in person! What a cutie he is! So sad to see the smoky photos…what beautiful country that is. We spent a month in Polson in 2013…the National Bison Range, a drive around Flathead Lake, cherries and farmers markets all come to mind. I also met (for the first time) Dave and Lewis there…just before they pulled out so we didn’t meet Sue. Have fun! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.com