MeeMee's Montana

We left Billings Sunday morning and drove southwest through Columbus to the East Rosebud lake and river area where MeeMee owns two lots in paradise.  The area is fairly remote with no cell service and the last bit of road not winter maintained but I was shocked at the many homes and lots of people camping and hiking nearby. It's a long way off the beaten path but I suppose people flock to the natural beauty.
It was here we popped up the camper to sleep in for the first time and after practicing we felt like old pros.  We did realize shortly after set-up that we were actually NOT on MeeMee's property but just outside of her property line.  With lots of empty lots we weren't too worried anyone would complain.  If we had been planning to stay longer than one night we might have moved it.
We brought our own water and a new NASA inspired potty that quickly gels anything you put in it for easy removal and throw-away.
Ben had THE BEST time running through the field, pointing to the adjacent mountains and asking to climb them, "all the way to the top!," and playing in the camper.  It stays light late in Montana and Ben stayed awake right along with the light despite our best efforts to wear him out.  By the time he finally fell asleep I was wide awake and itchy and imagining the mosquitoes that were surely feasting on me.
I spent lots of time daydreaming about how to get a little house or cabin on this property and how amazing Christmas would be there surrounded by snow-capped peaks and a raging fire.  For now a girl will have to dream but I am motivated to make it back for a longer stay.

quintessential MT fly-fishing pic

This is right where the lake spills into the river.  The lake is circled by homes that almost never go up for sale as they are prized treasures handed down through families and surrounded by protected wilderness.

The East Rosebud River and mosquito feeding ground.

our humble abode

MeeMee's views......

The drive home Monday was long and somewhat painful.  A kind stranger let us know our trailer lights weren't working just as we approached Denver.  We fixed the problem and got to MeeMee's and I then had to load our car and head to our house.  After ten days away, my pillow and husband were welcome sights.  I was so thankful, though, for the time with MeeMee and all we accomplished with our "girl power."  It was a quick turn of laundry and household "stuff" before we headed to Breck the following Saturday........................