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.