Day 5...

Had a great day - drive was at least a lot less windy, and was more populated.  Didn't have to worry about running out of fuel before the next gas station.  Got to the border at Sumas Washington not realizing that the border actually closes at 5pm.  We got into line to go through at 4:52.  Boy were we cutting that close.  I probably should have looked at that before we started traveling today:)  Oh well it was good, made it through in 5 minutes!!!  Drove through and was going to stay in Seattle but the traffic was scary, whizzing past me at 80 and I was at least doing the speed limit at 60. Stopped for fuel and met a guy who states that he has been to Alaska numerous times and was originally an Easterner - from NH!  What a small world.   Completely discouraged we drove to Bellevue and after 40 minutes finally found a hotel!  Well we are doing great - I have only gotten on Hunters nerves a few times where he has bleeped out a few expletives especially when I turn off the A/C and radio and ask " Did you hear that?"  I actually pulled over 2x today hearing noises that didn't exist in Bessie (the truck) but was actually coming from the electric lines and my new cd.  I should be insane by the time we get to Mass.  He just doesn't understand that after all I have been through and fixed on Bessie - I'm in hyper mode hearing things.  Going to Montana to see a friend that I haven't seen in 9 years tomorrow, cant wait.  The dog is doing ok - looks like he's aged 10 years since we left.  He gets way over excited when he sees animals on the side of the road and Hunter has to antagonize him about the animals even when they aren't there.  Hope everyone is doing good.    Take care, miss you all.

Day 4

Well we got a later start than expected - we have spent our share of money on tarps, ratchet straps, duct tape.  Even bought military strength tape that states will "withstand 200 mph.  Well I know for certain that I was NOT going 200 mph.  We didn't get through the border today like I had planned but will be there tomorrow afternoon.  At least the fuel prices have gone down!!!  Finding  hotel was challenging though because its a holiday weekend but found a good one.  Looked at the top of the original tarp and because of the winds and speed, was torn so off to the hardware store to get yet another tarp!  Tomorrow is another day and so far Hunter hasn't killed me.  On a positive note - while at Walmart this morning I bought a cd!!! Thank goodness.  Miss you all in Alaska!!

Oh ya forgot to mention - I complained about the diesel prices in AK?  Nothing compared to Canada.  I've had a heart attack each time I fill up.  Its over $6.00 p/gal.  I think I'll give up eating to make sure we get through Canada.  I can only hope that prices are cheaper in the lower 48

Day 3... 

Well the trip has been going great!  We only made it to a very small dot on the map last night - without sleep the night before, I couldn't go as far as I wanted so we stopped in Teslin.   A tiny town with a long bridge and 2 hotels.  Yup that's it.  We were very grateful to have found the room, nicely redone in the last 2 months.  I fell asleep after we ate dinner around 11.  Then awoke to a DV going on outside our window.  Great - a DV in the middle of nowhere - wonder how long RCMP could get there before someone gets hurt???  Oh well to say the least we took turns sleeping til they quieted down.  Got up early and got on the road.  The weather was great til right after Fort Nelson - then it was like the gods awoke and were very angry - lightening, heavy rains, high winds,  OMG guess we cant do 70 mph as they say we can.  Drove to Fort St. John - almost 700 miles today - not too bad considering the long, curvy, mile long drop offs with jersey barriers that are shorter than my tires.  We figured that if something went wrong and I hit one it would catapult us over the wall - never damaging the wall - and leave us flying for about 3-4 miles down - til we hit the bottom.  Needless to say I drove in the middle of the road as much as possible.  We saw lots of wildlife today - bison, moose, deer, 3 brown bears playing, a few black bears, rabbits.  The poor dog almost jumped out of the window trying to get the bison.  Well off to sleep, gotta get another tarp - those winds tore through the one on the truck.  Guess we are truly Alaskan - we are trying to see how many tarps we can get on the truck before we pull into my Moms.  Kinda reminds me of the Beverly Hillbillies!!!  Miss everyone!!

Day 2...
Well after a night of very little sleep - it was over 90+ in our hotel room all night, we are getting ready to venture out.  We are hoping to go about 700 miles.  Will post more later!

Hey there!! Hopefully this works.  Left Wasilla today later than expected.  It was my fault because I hate goodbyes and change.  But a friend once told me, Norm, always find the positive in things.  So here goes... I am starting the next chapter in my life - and Hunter also starts his new journey to college.  This will be an experience both of us will never forget and will probably talk about for a very long time.  What a great opportunity to travel across the country with him.  I am so very blessed!!!  Talk tomorrow hopefully depending on where we get tomorrow!