That’s how the healing is progressing. I have so-so days, and bad days. Today I’m moving on, and packing up and hooking up is going to be hard.
I planned to do a little boondocking in the Beaverhead Dearlodge National Forest. I am missing boondocking! I scoped out some sweet spots Last week with the help of a Forest Ranger. BUT…plans have changed because my back is nowhere near stable at this point and it doesn’t feel good to me to go miles into the forest with no internet and no cell service while I’m in this situation.
SO…provided I can actually get packed up and hooked up this morning, I’m going on to Idaho Falls, and another RV Park, because I’m trying to be safe.
While I’m there, if I feel well enough, I can visit Craters Of The Moon, and take a drive on Hwy 26/33/32 over near the Tetons, to at least get some nice views.
I know that there is a reason for this, so I’m just going to go with the flow. Wish me luck!
Wandering Spirit 
Yes…good luck, healing wishes and be safe my friend.
Thanks My Sweet Marie. In the process of getting packed up. Taking lots of breaks. During breaks warming my hands. 33 degrees. :-))). Working so far. No rush. I even gain an hour today going back into Idaho.
Don’t be shy about asking for help with hitching up just be sure to supervise anyone who helps carefully so you know it’s done right. Continuing to pray for healing.
Good idea Reine. I just may do that. Thank you for the prayers!
And I think you’re very wise to plan to stay within cell range and in an RV park where you can get additional help if you need it. Keep us informed of how you’re doing.
I got to Idaho Falls and paid for a week. I unpacked but didn’t unhook yet. Maybe tomorrow…
Then it must be REST TIME.
The best of luck and enjoy the beautiful drive!!
213 miles south on I-15, beautiful mountain scenery almost all the way. You got the big sky, the open spaces and still, mountains all around. One could get used to it…☺️
I just wanted to drop in and let you know that for what it’s worth there is some strange guy in Wisconsin that you will never meet that is thinking of you and sending healing energy your way.
I hope you are taking care of yourself and continuing to mend. May you good days be many and your bad days a memory.
Hang in there.
Thank you Badger Rick, you are so sweet. Yes, I do believe things are improving! I’m doing bare minimum physical activity, and the rest seems to be working. Some of the yoga you suggested feels really good. Need to start strengthening soon.
Hey as far as meeting. Who knows? It’s a small world, sometimes.
Glad you are on the mend and in a spot where you can take it easy. Is there a fenced area where the dogs can exercise and you can watch?
I’m sure you are smart enough not to rush the healing process. Mother nature works on her own schedule and laughs at ours but that you are even thinking of the next step is a very good sign. There’s no hurry of course as a very wise man once said “Time is on my side. Yes, it is.” 🙂
I thought of you today as I walked the lot looking at F-150’s, it seems like the perfect TV for me and if I change my mind and decide I need something bigger than a 17ft egg it will pull anything. But I still just wish it was a bit smaller. Do you ever think you could get by with less space? Or have there been spots you couldn’t get into because of the size of JR?Not to worry I won’t be buying anytime soon I was just wasting time while they worked on my Focus.
And your right about meeting. Who knows? The road is long and has many turns.
No there isn’t a fenced area here. I have trouble with that…the guilt of not walking the dogs enough. Today we walked slowly for half an hour which is the most I’ve done yet since this back thing happened. There will be no second walk this evening though, sadly. Don’t want to push it
It’s really hard to try not to rush the healing though! I keep feeling so surprised that it’s taking so long and then I remember…” Oh yeah, I’m not 25 any more. Or 35. Or 45. Etc. 😁
I see you picked up on the Stones lyrics. 😊. Ruby Red/Marie is my bestie who loved Mick with me way back in High school.
I could get by with less space except for the dogs. Because I’m living in here with two 75 pound dogs, the space I have just suffices. It only works I think because I have the Freedom Delux and I was able to take out the chair opposit the door. That gives us some turn around room and a spot for one of them to lie besides the bed that isn’t in the isle way. It’s tight but I don’t want to tow anything larger and I really do enjoy the minimalist living. The other thing is that basically the whole back seat of JR is reserved for them, and I have to carry a large supply of dog food, and I carry two fluffy beds for them to use outside, at their discretion. AND, a ramp for them to get in and out of JR with!
JR is the F150 with the Eco-boost. She has the delux tow package, too. Mainly I think the delux part means bigger mirrors, but I love them. Just wanted you to be aware of those things. Oh also I have the mid size truck bed, and the crew cab. The only spots I can’t get into are because of my lack of the ‘back up gene’, not because JR is too big. Oh, oh, oh how I wish I could back up like RV Sue!
Rick isn’t it fun thinkin’ and dreamin’ and planin’ what you are going to do and how you are going to go about it in the not too distant future? It’s the beginning, you have already started the process of full time RVing…and I know it’s been awhile now, so you are WELL on your way!
Yea, it still seems so far away sometimes. So I keep motivated by dreamin’.
I used to try to do a little something ever day, and when I went to bed at night I would ask myself. “What did I do today to get closer to my dream?” That worked. Until last winter when 3 days in a row all I could come up with was “Went to work. Did not kill any co-workers.” 🙂
So now I do the same check in on Sunday mornings. I try to do something. Learn about 12V solar, throw out something that needs to go, read FGRV to learn about electrical/plumbing/propane. Anything to keep me moving forward. Also reading blogs such as this teaches me about more than just travel and RV’s. I also learn how a wise woman keeps moving forward even when overcoming obstacles.
And a little poetry never hurts as well. Keep on the mend.
Oops.. Your answer is below Carmens.
So sorry to hear this happened, Micky! It happens to me also. Usually I don’t do anything significant, it just seems to happen. We have a very firm mattress (wish it was even firmer but I’d have to sleep on the floor for that) which helps. Please take care of yourself my dear friend!
Hi Carmen. Thank you for caring. Yeah I don’t know what I did to it, just a reincarnation of many old owies I guess. Probably you too…our profession. Our PAST profession! YES!
Well Rick, every time you go to work ( and don’t kill anyone:-), you are making money, some of which will be eventually used for your dream. so all of your work days count as working towards your dream.
All I know about my solar, electrical, plumbing and propane is enough to get by. If something goes very wrong, I will need to find a repair shop. Not sure if you will end up with a Casita, but sounds like you are considering one. Have you checked out the Casita Forum? Huge amount of info there. That’s where I go to ask my questions and they always give great answers or suggestions.
You are kind but right now I don’t feel wise. I feel weak and wimpy. The poetry …. Not so hot, but I had some wine so I didn’t care! 😀🍷
I know this post is old and you may not see it but I wanted you to know your wine emoji made me LOL.
Good to know you are laughing!
I get a notice in my email when there is a comment, so as long as I can get to that, I’m aware.