Rain delays departure for JT

Looks like the rain is going to keep JT in Nevada a little while longer, Yeah for him boo for me. I will arrive saturday and will stay till thursday. Then I will fly back myself and JT will stay out in Montello a few more weeks to get all the work done. We have been told June and July are the best months to get work done so lets hope it is true.

Hope to see you all this week!!1

Rain and Wind go away

I know we all love rain, but can it please wait till next wednesday so all our work can get done!!!! Just been told that it is raining and muddy up in Montello today May 28, 2010 at 8:30 am.

Almost there.

Just a few more days and I get to fly out to Montello(by way of Salt Lake). Work continues on the 5th wheel. Still not sure if JT will stay longer or we will drive back home together.

Bill is out for a visit and JT has run into him a few times. Great to meet a fellow blogger!!! We have been told the best weather for working outside is June and July. Of course that is when we need to be home, but hopefully if JT does not stay he will be back in early July. Lets hope all will be safe while we are away.

Hope to see anyone who is in town on Saturday afternoon or Sunday!!!

Propane tank to be delivered

Wendover Propane is suppose to come out today May 19 and deliver a 325 gal propane tank. They will pressure test the RV equipment, disconnect my two 30lb tanks and regulator ( I will use them for the generator) and make all the connections for the stationary system. JT has already dug the 2' by 20' ditch required so we wont have to pay for that part. Once that is done he can start working on the RV skirting and insulation,which hopefully will be done before we leave for home May 31st.

Cell phone service

Verizon works!!! Got 3 bars outside the 5th wheel as we are right next door to Ron Watson's place. No signal in the 5th wheel for some reason but will work that out. I am very relieved to be able to call for help if needed!!

The work never ends!

What a view to wake up to and have your morning coffee.

Putting in the well pump

Here are a few pictures during the install of the Brumby pump

Just a few pictures from our home!

On our way

Just a quick note to say the 5th wheel has left West Wendover and is making its way up to Montello!! A new chapter of our journey is beginning!!!

Montello pictures

Crittenden Lake

Lindsay at the Lake

Salt Flats

Wendover Airport

Few pictures from Montello and area

Lindsay at our 10 acre property.




The cows and who knows who else made good use of the land while we were gone!



These views are why we want to be there NOW!! Breathtaking!!





Snow on Pilot mountain taken from I-80 East bound coming up to Pilot Valley road

West Wendover arrival

On Saturday May 1 at around 1:30 pm JT and Lindsay made it to the KOA in West Wendover. Safe and sound, but as you can guess tired. I can't say it was an easy or uneventful trip but not too bad.

They left Council Bluffs on Friday April 30 around 10 am heading to anywhere in Wyoming. Rain was light to moderate up to Lincoln and then it stopped. A little windy but nothing serious. Nebraska is a long drive. Not sure which rest stop this was but here is Lindsay!


Nearing the Wyoming border the weather started to get very cold and it started to snow.

Earlier in the day a high wind warning and no small trailer advisory was posted from Cheyenne to Laramie. Luckily by the time they got to Wyoming the advisory had been canceled. Now the problem would be snow in some areas.

First stop Summit rest area in Cheyenne. Originally this was going to be the stop for the night but it was still daylight so they both agreed to keep going. But not before meeting a new friend and going in to check out the stop.

Hard to see but that is a skunk.

Lindsay inside.




The weather looked good so off they went heading towards Wagonhound rest stop 50 miles west of Laramie. As they climbed the mountains the weather started to change as is the norm for Wyoming.


The roads were fine so they kept going to Wagonhound. I sent a picture from a Wyoming traffic cam that showed A view of Elk Mountain where they were. And JT at the same time sent a similar picture from their view.



They stayed for the night and woke up at 2am to 3 inches of snow and snowing pretty good. Decided to stay put for awhile and around 5 am headed out as the roads looked clear. The wind picked up so several stops were made, plus there was a black ice advisory so the trip to Rawlins 53 miles away was a slow but safe one.


The weather cleared so, after a few rest stops and another new friend (prairie dog?) the trip continued.



Next stop Utah! No other issues except some snow in the mountains and rain and snow in Salt Lake City. Past Salt Lake it was smooth sailing to Wendover.
Arrival time 2 pm. The trailer was in good shape, slight mishap with kitchen sink hose coming off and water spraying them,but all was fine. Lucy at the KOA kept a good eye on the trailer for us.

Relaxing and planning to explore, plus setting up the property, is the plan for the week. Moving the trailer to the property is still on for Saturday May 8. But for now JT and Lindsay are enjoying our future home and the great state of Nevada!!!