Wyoming and Montana, 2007—Lessons Learned

THINGS THAT WENT RIGHT  Mr. Heater; propane Coleman stove; rechargeable florescent light/radio; buying extra battery; daily cleaning of the TT; buying potable water by the 6 and 5 gallons containers, and using for cooking, consumption; keeping a gallon container of potable water in kitchen; bulk cooking and dish washing; heating water only once a day or two for washing dishes and showering; using small inverter to charge batteries for computers; buying day packs; bringing breathable rainwear; Kay’s hiking staff

THINGS THAT WENT WRONG  Sewer pipe leaked; sewer odor under galley sink; not checking battery terminals along the way; being blown around by semis, etc. passing us in same direction; taking interstate most of the way; not bringing mock T-necks and sweats; staying in Buffalo. WY, too long;

THINGS TO DO IN THE FUTURE  Fully charge both batteries; solar battery charger; portable septic waste holder; not bring so much stuff; bring ice chest; bring extra pot/kettle for boiling water for coffee, hot chocolate; put warm blanket under mattress for cold nights; bring Walmart bags for trash; bring pre-mix GORP; clean out aluminum pans, baskets, and remove large plastic bowls; bring small dishwashing container; bring food as follows: frozen soups, gumbo, chili, freeze dried hash browns, corn, peas, etc., marshmallows; Kay remember to bring her camera; decent grill for steaks, burgers, hot dogs, etc.; hiking staff for Donald; reading glasses for Kay in truck, RV

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