Made it back from Montana

@TheHorse (203761)
Walnut Creek, California
August 11, 2019 12:59pm CST
I made it back from the cabin in Montana this morning at 2 AM. I still haven't checked the distance from Idaho Falls to Walnut Creek, but I think I drove about 800 miles yesterday. I'll have stories to tell, but I have to rush off and play softball right now. There is the work on the cabin, the beauty of Montana and its people, the rescuing of two horses from Highway 20 in Montana, the car crash I was in, and seeing old friends. I still haven't unpacked, and have to play softball right now. I'll write more later. Did I miss anything important in the last couple of weeks (here or in the real world)? I haven't even been following the news. I was truly "off the grid." I look forward to chatting with everyone.
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
12 Aug 19
Welcome back, I cannot believe that 10 days already are gone.
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@vandana7 (98526)
• India
12 Aug 19
@TheHorse That sentence from Anna means you should have stayed away a tad longer for her to realize it was indeed 10 days. Evil Grin... you really do not realize when somebody is teasing you, right?
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
12 Aug 19
@TheHorse Too fast.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
Time does fly!
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@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
11 Aug 19
While you were away the world kept on turning. :-)
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@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
11 Aug 19
@TheHorse That's reassuring, isn't it? And myLot still exists. What more do you want?
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
@MALUSE Should I make a list?
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
I thought it might. I could see from the stars that we hadn't tilted off of our axis or anything.
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@FourWalls (61328)
• United States
11 Aug 19
Can’t wait to hear about your crop of dental floss!
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@vandana7 (98526)
• India
12 Aug 19
@TheHorse Wow...dahlias are my favorite flowers.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
I actually did plant dahlias near my woodpile. We'll see if they take.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Aug 19
@vandana7 I hope they grow. I planted at an odd time.
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@Hannihar (129111)
• Israel
12 Aug 19
@TheHorse Glad you made it back safe. Aren't you tired from all that driving? Enjoy playing softball.
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@vandana7 (98526)
• India
12 Aug 19
He hits the roads and leaves them with pot holes.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
Actually, I slept well and didn't feel particularly tired yesterday.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Aug 19
@vandana7 I'm actually a pretty mellow, defensive driver.
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@oahuwriter (26786)
• United States
14 Aug 19
So that's why I haven't seen you here mylotting for a while. Car crash...hope you're alright and it was very minimal. Off the grid? I couldn't do that. I need my phone, stove, refrigerator, tv and library computer. Glad you're back!
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Aug 19
I was only gone for a week. The car crash didn't affect my availability. I made it back to CA the next night (at 3 AM).
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 19
@oahuwriter I will--thanks.
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@oahuwriter (26786)
• United States
20 Aug 19
@TheHorse Glad the accident wasn't serious and you're alright. Stay safe!
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@sophie09 (34278)
• Indonesia
12 Aug 19
me too, i havent been much active these days
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
Any particular reason?
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Aug 19
@sophie09 What are you teaching?
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@sophie09 (34278)
• Indonesia
13 Aug 19
@TheHorse i was preparing my schedule for the new semester coming in a week
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@kareng (53440)
• United States
11 Aug 19
Wow, what a nice cabin and in a beautiful setting. Is this new to you?
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@kareng (53440)
• United States
11 Aug 19
@TheHorse That is a great little getaway. I'm jealous.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
No, this cabin has been in our family since before I was born. I love going up there and working on the place. Slow and steady. I just take in the calm and beauty as I work.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
@kareng It's nice to have a place to go to when I just want to get away.
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@crossbones27 (48333)
• Mojave, California
11 Aug 19
No the world was full of bliss while you were living in bliss, said no one ever. Glad you had fun buddy.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
No mass shootings, funny quotations from Trump, N. Korea invasions of China, arguments between MyLot members, etc.?
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• Mojave, California
11 Aug 19
@TheHorse Nope, Nada, nothing, Trump the great leader he is squashed all that and brought world peace for the first time ever. Welcome back buddy we living in paradise. People are dancing in the streets they so happy. They will be making their way to your softball game soon, 100,thousand cheerleaders, should get you motivated for the game.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
@crossbones27 Has he granted me permission to grope them all at will?
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@DWDavis (25820)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
12 Aug 19
When you find out what's been going on in the news, you may want to hightail it back to the cabin in Montana.
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@DWDavis (25820)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
16 Aug 19
@TheHorse Sadly, there were 3 in the space of a week, two within less than 24 hours of each other. On the bright side, Trump wants to buy Greenland.
@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
I was afraid of that. I think there was at least one mass shooting somewhere. It was not at my cabin.
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• United States
12 Aug 19
welcome home! read through 'n saw that'cher 'lright from yer wreck ('n the lady who caused such, too - phew! guardrails 're not kind). hope yer heart 'n mind're now'n a better place. yer drive sounds 'kin to mine 'f past years. 1300 miles, jest stoppin' fer gas, lol.
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• United States
12 Aug 19
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx Where did you go from and to? Did you have a partner? I do a lot of solo driving.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
It's good to be at peace and still alive.
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
11 Aug 19
Welcome home. I adore your cabin...it's beautiful. Glad you didn't get hurt in the wreck. What happened?
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@TheHorse Wow, glad you all didn't get hurt.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Aug 19
@1creekgirl It was scary when I felt the impact. But once I knew everyone was OK, it became just another story.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
Someone hydroplaned behind me as I was exiting the two-lane highway and sideswiped my truck. She crashed into the guardrail but was OK as well.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Welcome home! Sounds like you packed a lot in on your trip.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
It was mostly relaxing. The car crash was scary as hell.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
@DianneN Both which? Oh, the rescuing of horses? That wasn't so bad. People had already pretty much stopped on the Highway.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@TheHorse I’m sure they both were!
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Aug 19
Yes, you missed a lot! Welcome back!
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
Oohh...what were some of the highlights?
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Aug 19
@andriaperry Bullsh*t? That's a tad strong. Was there an irrefutable argument attached?
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Aug 19
@TheHorse The biggest was I was told that believing in God was bullshit.Figs, figs and figs. I dug holes and got blisters.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Aug 19
There you are! You found your way back home. And you have been missed. So much catching up to do. We should have coffee.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
Sounds good. I'm on my second cup right now, waking up.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
@CarolDM Sigh. I was in a softball tourney today and still have to go to a party. Maybe I won't get called in to work tomorrow.
@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Aug 19
@TheHorse 800 miles is a ton of miles. Get your third cup of coffee ready. And hopefully get some rest.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48855)
• United States
11 Aug 19
Glad that you made it home safely.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
Thanks. It was a little edgy there, but I made it home safely.
@wolfgirl569 (93556)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Aug 19
Read comments and see everything is ok. Hope your trip was mostly good.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
It was really satisfying. Plus I got a lot done.
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@NJChicaa (115621)
• United States
11 Aug 19
Welcome back!
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
Thank you! I'm sure I'll be reading and writing a lot over the next few days.
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@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Aug 19
Being off the grid is probably the better reality.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
I think I could stay there. I'm still unpacked and had to play in a softball tourney today.
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@JustBhem (70601)
• Davao, Philippines
11 Aug 19
We have a new Admin and his name is Mr A.
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Aug 19
Got it--thanks!
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@JustBhem (70601)
• Davao, Philippines
11 Aug 19
You are welcome @TheHorse
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@Janet357 (75678)
12 Aug 19
is this your cabin? you've got a lovely place out there. i wish you.could more pics of your cabin. i.love seeing such in the middle of nowhere
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@TheHorse (203761)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Aug 19
That is my cabin. I have some more pix from this Summer. Some are of my work on the inside and such like.