Post #47: Ellen's Final Preps Monday, June 16

T-minus 38 hours until I leave. I have been doing a little each night getting ready--I have four different lists going, but now I am down to one. I only have some food prep to do Tuesday night and then I'll pack the car.

I am worried about all this fitting in the double with John's gear, too!

The Forester is cleaned and ready to be packed.

The deck awaits John's return...

...and so does Banks. Ellen

My time at the motel is filled with idle time. I told Linda and Carl that if they needed an extra pair of hands getting something done, I was up to the task. I was never requested so much of my time was used for cleaning the kayak and the gear and taking walks.  My first walk was to explore the town of Fort Peck.  My second walk was to the visitor center which had an informative dinosaur display.  The entire Fort Peck Lake is world renowned for dinosaur bones.  My third walk was to the dam's powerhouse for a tour.  The fourth, fifth, and sixth walks took me to a brewery for coffee, smoothies, and breakfast sandwiches.  My last walk was to the boat launch for our put in and to scout for a nice location to have dinner with Ellen. I should have volunteered at the theatre and helped build sets for their next play. Oh, well.  John

  The historic Fort Peck Motel was my home for five days.

I arrived too late to catch the afternoon showing of Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story.  

This is a well respected theater which has actors from throughout the nation competing for roles.