Well, the packing is done, the mail put on hold, and everything is in order. We are ready to travel! Clothing selection was difficult, as the temperatures where we are traveling seem to be all over the place, as a typical Spring usually is. That meant packing heavier clothing all the way down to shorts and tee shirts. We all decided it was better not to over pack as we plan on doing laundry every few days when it is available at the campground. We women have also been busy preparing menues, and the shopping list for all the necessary items we will need to purchase at our first stop, a super Walmart. As we're working on getting together our "required" equipment, Jan presented us with a "Bear Bell". Apparently you're supposed to wear it, and the bears will hear you coming, and run away. I remembered a conversation I had with a Park Ranger at Yellowstone some time back. He asked if I knew how to tell the difference between Black bear and Brown(grizzly) bear scat. When I told him I didn't, he said black bear scat smell like crap, and brown bear scat had bells in it, and smells like pepper spray. She didn't think this was funny. I'd wear a tinkle bell suit with bells on if I thought it would work. So, except for some last minute stuff tomorrow, we're off for Logan Airport in the morning.
The Cat Herder and his wife are a retired couple residing most of the year in Northeastern USA. Since retirement we have taken a liking to traveling, sometimes with a large group of our friends, other times with our long time friends and travel companions, John and Diane. The term "Cat herder and his wife" originated from our first Med cruise. There was a group of 12 on that trip, all retired. Watching us try to keep everyone on schedule and in the right place, one member stated it looked like herding cats. The name stuck. We plan on traveling until it becomes physically impossible or we... full info
Grizzlies vs. a real animal We have no fear that the Cat Herder can talk his way out of any confrontation with the bears. His problem will be when he gets home. The Chippy's are setting up shop in Sandy's veggie garden and just waiting for a battle over who owns the garden! My monies on the Chippy's!!
Have a great trip. Don't worry about the clothes just make sure you have a few roles of duct tape.
Tom & Raymond
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Have a great time!
Stay vigilant driving the big rig!