Even though we are currently in Helena, the blog is still in Riverton.
One of my very best friends retired and lives in Salt Lake City. Janet and I worked together at the IRS for many years until I retired and hit the road. I was able to get in touch with her and we were able to spend most of Thursday together just yakking.
Her car is out of commission so she rides TRAX – Utah’s rail system. The closest stop to Ray and Cindy’s house was the end of the red line and she agreed to ride out there and meet up with me so we could go into town for lunch. Ray gave me a ride over to the train station and it was really simple to figure out. Much simpler than DC’s Metra.
Janet arrived about 10 minutes after I got there and we both got on the train and headed out. We were so busy talking we completely forgot to get off the train to switch to the one that would take you downtown. So we just rode to the other end of the red line up at the University of Utah and then back down again. Made the switch and got off at the mall downtown. We ended up at Johnny Rockets for lunch and were there for about three hours just catching up. She then rode the train back out to my stop with me and Jim was there to greet us. It was a fantastic day spent with a truly wonderful friend.
However, not a single picture did I take. Not one. Didn’t even cross my mind. I also didn’t take a picture of Ray and Cindy. Think I am out of practice after sitting for so long in AJ.
While I was off having a great time Jim had a chiropractor appointment. His back was really in bad shape. Sure wish we know what he did to it. We found a chiro only a couple of miles from the house and he felt better after the adjustment. He came back to the Bungalow and took it real easy for the rest of the day.
That night we went to Dickey’s BBQ for dinner with Ray and Cindy. Check out Ray’s blog. Good food and good friends.
Friday Ray wanted to take us sight seeing but Jim really didn’t feel up to it. Cindy had the great idea that Jim should use their Jacuzzi tub and let it work on his back. I didn’t think he was ever going to get out of that tub. It made him feel a whole lot better.
Side note: We got diesel at Costco for $2.14. Love it.
Friday night we went to a Church cookout with pulled pork and sloppy joes. Again – great food.
Saturday morning Jim had another appointment with the chiro at 8:15 and when he came home we hitched up and pulled out headed for Idaho.
I just paid 3.45$ for one gallon diesel in Mammoth Lakes CA... what a rip off it is...
ReplyDeleteBest regards to Jim.
Back issues ar now fun but the Chiro usually fixes me up right away.
ReplyDeleteWe noticed gas in Tennessee at the Pilot station for $1.91 !! I wanted to read Ray's blog about Dickey's BBQ and the link didn't take me to his site. We ate at one someplace (I'd have to find it on my blog) that was fabulous but was surprised to read some reviews about other Dickey's that weren't so great.
ReplyDeleteI hope that Jim's back feels better.
ReplyDeleteIt must have scared you guys when you did not get off at the right station, I am glad that it was good Day.
Has he tried iceing it? i know everyone will give you advice, but I couldn't help it.
ReplyDeleteI read your title and thought, "Where did he go? " Hope he feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteI read your title and thought, "Where did he go? " Hope he feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteNow you need to put a Jacuzzi in your trailer.... :c)
ReplyDeleteYour day with your good friend sounded like such fun. I've had those times, too, and there's nothing like it - everything just fits. I'm so glad you were able to meet up. Glad Jim is doing better - sore backs are the pits, for sure! :)
ReplyDeleteHope Jim is doing better, maybe fishing might help.
ReplyDeleteI just paid $2.699/gal. for regular at Costco. California rips people off when it comes to fuel.
ReplyDeletePoor Jim. When the back hurts, it seems nothing feels good. Keep him in my prayers for His healing touch.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you both did well at that stop--you with your friend and Jim with his back treatments. I hope he continues to get better.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys are moving so fast you can't keep up with your blog. LOL I know how that feels.
ReplyDeleteWe had intended on visiting Helena, MT on our trip back east but due to Gerry not feeling good we missed out. You'll have to write about what we missed out on.
Hope Jim can get his back back in shape and feel good real soon. Back aches are worse than a "pain in the xxx" as they say.
Hope you have fun on your travels.
Hope those adjustments keep him from having anymore back pain, you are covering so much road right now it was very long over due.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your travels
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about not taking pictures. It's such an easy thing to do but sometimes I just don't feel like it, then I regret it.
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