My knee feels a bit better today. Still hobbling around but well enough to get my chores done in Blanding today. Left about 9:00am and it’s 37 winding miles to Blanding. Need propane, need groceries, would like to update the blog. I get cell service just outside Blanding. I’m hoping to get wi-fi from the public library. Not going to happen. There is no “fast food ” in Blanding. There is a Subway but, no internet.

I load the daily notes but no pictures. Oh well. Got my groceries and propane. Got some camping cash and headed back. I had thoughts of stopping at a set of ruins on my way back, but unless you can see them front the front seat of Bill, I’ll not going to see them. When I sit, my knee stiffens up and it takes a bit to get going again. Not doing anything today that takes a lot of walking.

Got back about two and read the local “San Juan Valley Record” and cleaned Bill up a bit. Got a steak for dinner with Cesar salad. Going to drive to the overlooks tomorrow and leave Sunday for Valley of the Gods. It’s about fifty miles or so. Not going to be a long day. Perfect!

It’s nice that I don’t HAVE to do anything. I can stay or go as the mood moves me. I’ll be five days in Natural Bridges! Some days I thought I’ll be to Allan&Bev’s by the end of October, now I’m thinking Thanksgiving gives me just enough time to get there. Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley, Sedona area, at least a glance at the Grand Canyon, Tucson maybe, Yuma. And all parts in between. Geez, I better get going! Good night.