So here we are again at last to continue. After a month on Tan we returned to the mainland as we had a very busy summer ahead of us. Dave and Les went fishing for 3 weeks and returned with our bounty.

Then we left for Calgary on our way to Regina Saskatchewan as my son Jason was graduating from the RCMP Boot Camp on the 24th August.

We spent a week in Calgary with Gaia & Rob and did lots of visiting and eating. Then we drove to Regina where we stayed for 5 days to witness the graduation ceremony. Wow what a moving experience that was. The troop that Jason graduated with gave us a fantastic display of marching, just like the RCMP Musical ride only with out the horses. The Badge presentation and the signing of the agreement I found the most moving of all. We were very proud of him, and he looked just great in his Red Serge uniform. He has now returned to BC and is stationed in Langley, so if you are driving through Langley watch out for him.

After we left Regina we took a long drive around Saskatchewan stopping in Swift Current to visit with our good friend Frank. Then we stopped over in Calgary again for a couple of nights before returning to Chilliwack where Susan's son John was getting married on the 19th September.

The wedding went off without a hitch and we must say the bride was stunning. This was the first time we can remember where all of Susan's family was together since we got married in 2000.

It was good to see them all as well as the grandmas, and a good time was had by all.V>

Top Picture is the Grandma's. Middle picture is the family. Bottom picture of course John and Ursula aka Mr & Mrs John Marsden

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On the September 22nd we crossed the border to start our winter travels. The first night we stopped at a Forest service campgroung in Tumwater Wa. The next day we travelled on and stayed in the Walmart in Pendelton Oregon where we shopped and turned it into the most expensive campsite of all. Next morning we started out for La Grande Oregon where our friends Ken & Joanne Parsons have a farm. They were great hosts and our thanks go out to them for their generosity.

September 26th we started on our way again saying goodbye to Ken & Joanne. Not sure where we were headed for the night but we did know we were heading to Thayne Wyoming where Tim & Jan were. We stayed overnight in a tiny camping spot just east of Givens Hotsprings. Great little parking spot overlooking the Snake River. Next morning we headed for Pocatello where we stopped at Walmart again, then it was on to Thayne.

We arrived at the park in Thayne on the 28th and the weather was great. Tim & Jan were happy to see us. After 2 nights we woke up to about an inch of snow on the ground and cold. This did not deter us as we knew it would not last long.

Tim & Jan took us on some wonderful drives through the Teton's. The fall colours were wonderful, just like Vermont when we were there.

We left the park with Tim & Jan on October 3rd as they were expecting some really bad weather, so we headed south. We stayed overnight at Cabellas in Salt Lake City for a couple of nights and then headed for Diamond Canyon over the mountains. The campground was empty so we had the pick of sites. Boy did we get good views from our sites. One morning there were 6 cowboys rounding up the cattle. We had never seen that before.

On the Saturday October 10th we drove on to San Rafeal Swell for a few days. Boy what agreat camping spot we have. Tim & Jan have taken us on a couple of wonderful 4 wheel drive where the views and the mountains have been spectacular. Thanks Tim & Jan.

Tomorrow October 14th we are heading for Goblin Valley and then onto Capitol Reef State Park. So we are still in Utah but having a great time.

Untill next time, take care and stay safe. We love you all.