Meet me in Montana
I was in Helena for the first time in over twenty years. Unfortunately, it was for business. You’ll hear about that in a bit. I enjoyed the drive, but I enjoy driving. The winds near Livingston brought home a point that a friend recently made. He said that my car was as aerodynamic as a brick. I made it safe and sound.
I had a wonderful supper with the Sprout clan. Thanks! I twisted Craig’s arm (not too much) to attend the meeting with Governor Schweitzer the following day.
Yes, I’ll tell you about that later. . .
After the meeting, I thought that I’d wander around downtown. I found an antique store, but my cell phone kept ringing, and I’d walk outside to talk. I suppose that was a good thing.
Mike called to say that he was just getting into town. He, too, had business in the Capitol. We met for lunch, then continued on our not so merry ways.
That evening I caught up with Martha. I met Martha through our blogs and flickr pages. She is an incredible artist. Martha works in different mediums, with a wide range of subjects. Because we’d never met in real life - we got together at McDonald’s. Neither of us exhibited overt Lizzie Borden tendencies, and I suppose that we look relatively safe. In any case, we were comfortable enough with each other to go next door for a Mexican dinner. Thank You! We agreed that we need to get together again. How about a blogger bash somewhere in the middle? Maureen and I were unable to connect, so maybe next time. . .
The next morning I drove home - mostly in the rain. I stopped again at Three Forks for their great coffee and sandwiches.
A few miles outside of Red Lodge, I visited friends. The toaster started misbehaving when I left their house.
It is now in the shop for the same issue. Third time’s a charm, right?
October 18th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
You do find some interesting people on the internet! Are you enjoying the fall? We made a fast trip to BLG today for more parts. Over a ton of bolts! Thought of you as we drove by the closed Jungle Janes.
October 19th, 2007 at 1:03 am
I would have stuck my head out of my office and said hello, I work right down town! Hope that your business went well.
October 19th, 2007 at 5:42 am
Kind of neat that you got to meet some of your blog friends. I never have, but there are several I would like to, including you of course….sorry about your car. We have two trucks and an suv and they are taking turns in the shop too. What a pain in the neck!
October 19th, 2007 at 6:04 am
Believe me when I say that the pleasure was all ours.
Tractor!
October 19th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Karen is really fun and nice. Everyone should meet her. I got to see the Toaster when she was here visiting Jag.
Speaking of cars…the head gasket went out in our Lincoln, the BigOldVan had to be trailered home from Lincoln, and the MiniVan had to get new tires. They seem to fall apart simultaneouly.
Husband fixed BigOldVan — some electrical things were not working right so it would start sporadically. We bought a leetle teeny Toyota Corrolla for me to drive. So far I like it a lot. Husband has a hard time folding himself up to get in it.
Karen has a great sense of humor, too!
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:27 pm
When I leave Helena to head back to Minnesota I always stop in three forks for apple turnovers and caramel rolls with nuts on top. I LOVE that place.