ON THE MOVE - Starting a New Adventure in the “Last Best Place”
In this blog post, I am going to share why it has been a while since I have posted on the blog or any of the social media platforms. While I am not really what you would consider “active” on these various platforms, I have been preoccupied with some other matters.
Here’s the deal/the skinny/the news/the low-down. I’ve made a major move and relocated from central Texas to eastern Montana. That’s right. A multi-state move. If you want to know more, keep reading.
Mural Downtown Miles City, Montana
The Back Story
In March, my husband interviewed for a job in Montana. About a week after he returned from the interview, the pandemic shut down most of the country. A few weeks later, he received the job offer and we tried to figure out a way that would allow me to travel so I could see the town, etc. But, his current job required travel to be approved - even personal travel. What to do? I finally decided I would step out in faith that this was the right decision for us and make a multi-state move sight unseen.
As our moving date approached, it was time to leave the house I loved for the past 11 years. It was one of those bitter-sweet moments because things had changed all around us. It was time to go for many reasons. So, the decluttering and goodbyes began in earnest.
From Hurricanes to Fire Season
When we left Texas, a hurricane was brewing in the Gulf of Mexico. Two days later, we entered Colorado and signs along the highway flashed warnings about the air quality, and urged remaining indoors as much as possible. When we stopped at the hotel, the air smelled like a campfire. So just like that, I transitioned from a child of the Gulf Coast to the mountains and fire season. What a difference a couple of days make.
This isn’t one of THE fires. It’s actually one of my images from one of our barbeques in the back yard.
The Drive
So, how long did it take to drive from central Texas to eastern Montana? I’m glad you asked. We spent the first night in Amarillo, Texas (about an 8-hour drive). The next night we stayed in Fort Collins, Colorado (another 8 hours in the car). The next day, the goal was to make it to Miles City, Montana in 8 hours. To be honest, I was just about to turn the car around and head back to Texas when I saw the sign welcoming me to Miles City. I am not joking. It was just the encouragement I needed to drive to the hotel parking lot and get some rest, so I could start my first full day in Montana.
Come back on Friday and I’ll show you around a bit … virtually that is.
The “A-Team” moving to Montana (2020)