5/1/2023 Early on the morning of Saturday, April 29th Gary and I departed Missoula, MT for his home in Coupeville, WA, a drive of approximately 530 miles. The roads were quiet, and the sun was just starting to peak over the surrounding mountains. Our route would have us on Interstate 90 for several hours, and so with our Starbucks in hand we settled into the last leg of our journey together. Bob had only been home for a week but was already preparing for his next adventure with another friend, a 3-4 month camping trip following the ALCAN Highway along the west coasts of the United States and Canada, and eventually into Alaska and the Yukon Territories.
What an excellent line that I feel describes your entire adventure: “with the gusto of teenage boys”. Thank you to the three teenage boys who accomplished what so few could ever dream of….
Once again you had me grinning at the end of a very long day. I have been so busy I could not respond to your previous entry but I was oh so glad that the journey continued at least for a little while longer. I hate to be selfish but this is something that I needed right now, so thank you my friend for taking me out of myself and onto the open road with you. Take care and I hope to see you sometime this year. Must talk to the Jane and discuss dates.
Well written once again Scott! Best wishes with all the miles you will always have before you, touching the lives of the many who will have the pleasure to meet you
I am so happy for the memorable celebration Gary’s family provided! And your description of Gary with his grandchildren made me tear up and smile at the same time. Thank you Scott, for sharing your adventures with such eloquence and magical interweaving of words and wisdom!
That cake!!! The looming sense of the adventure fading back into the background of normalcy resonates strongly here :)
2/3 home safe. Safe travels. I'm sure everyone is anxiously waiting for you! Thanks for the update. Still enjoying reading to the very, very, end.
What an excellent line that I feel describes your entire adventure: “with the gusto of teenage boys”. Thank you to the three teenage boys who accomplished what so few could ever dream of….
Well now that you’ve hinted at coming out this way, YOU BETTER! 😎
Oh....and why the 99? Obviously want tips from a Super Traveler.
Once again you had me grinning at the end of a very long day. I have been so busy I could not respond to your previous entry but I was oh so glad that the journey continued at least for a little while longer. I hate to be selfish but this is something that I needed right now, so thank you my friend for taking me out of myself and onto the open road with you. Take care and I hope to see you sometime this year. Must talk to the Jane and discuss dates.
That's the way I go up
You takin I-5 back home?
Thanks so much for sharing, in such a beautiful and interesting way. Pat and
Larry
Thanks so much for sharing, in such a beautiful and interesting way!
Well written once again Scott! Best wishes with all the miles you will always have before you, touching the lives of the many who will have the pleasure to meet you
I am so happy for the memorable celebration Gary’s family provided! And your description of Gary with his grandchildren made me tear up and smile at the same time. Thank you Scott, for sharing your adventures with such eloquence and magical interweaving of words and wisdom!
So glad I had the opportunity to take your journey if only in my minds eye. Epicly Brilliant. Thanks.