30mph,burningbrakes,getting the finger and smiling

Good Afternoon from Beautiful Bellingham, Washington..... We're here, actually we pulled in finally at 6:30pm last night. Although we had a problem, we both thought the other had made a reservation for a hotel and mapped out the area (Bellingham), NOT! We were so busy moving our life that we overlooked, reserving a room, finding out where Uhaul was to return the car trailer and the location of where the ferry left the dock. Ddduuuuuhhhh! Not to mention we had just driven from Mt. Angel. Oregon (Salem area) up to Bellingham,Wa (a few hours) getting dirty looks, the finger and so on from angry drivers along the route. Why, we don't know. Maybe because of the behemoth or it and the trailer, or because they thought we were moving into their state. Who knows it just happened to get Greg into a Piss poor mood (understandably so) bouncing around without airride, falling asleep due to the bouncing and so on. Seattle traffic has gotten worse, when I last lived there it was bad but WOW it's worse than Bay Area traffic. We couldn't wait to get out of there. So, we are finally at our final destination before we load onto the ferry friday. Wish us luck on that one! :0) We've been walking Cherokee and Kenai alot, trying to get in as much exercise as possible before the long ride in the crates. They've gotten lots of treats due to the fact that they're not eating food as much.
To recap the itinerary, we load the moving truck, Tahoe and Chevelle onto the ferry Friday and touchdown in Juneau on Sunday or Monday (I can't remember), we stay one night in Juneau and Greg will be reloading the cars back on the Cross Gulf Ferry to Whittier, Ak. Greg will be flying out of Juneau to Anchorage and then onto Kenai to stay the night, do the final walk thru on the house and be in Whittier that night (his 40th birthday). We will be arriving in Whittier on the 14th a.m. We will meet up with him when the ferry arrives the following morning. We will be so happy when that day comes, not only to reunite with Greg but to finally be on Alaskan soil and go HOME. Being homeless and freeloading at friends and families homes (as a good friend told us it's called) for 14 days is hard on you. I JUST WANT TO NEST......
I never would have thought that just the drive alone would be hard. We arrived to the Siskyous (largest pass we had to climb) Sunday late afternoon to rain and a maximum speed of 30mph (with me trailing with the dogs, hazard lights blinking, sucking leather (you will have to check the last blog for the meaning of this expression). But we made it over and through the other passes fine. It rained and was cold most of the ride through Washington and is still overcast and cold. It's going to be great.
So to recap, we are not sure what the wireless connection will be like on the ferry, so if you do not see any blogs for awhile it means there was no connection. And I will write again once I'm in Juneau. Take care and send your positive thoughts our way, they are working..... We miss ALL of you and hope that your all doing great......
P.S We would like to thank Don and Judy for a wonderful dinner and a drink at the local Mt. Angel saloon to toast a new life, big adventure and future endeavors-thanks guys it was fun.

Scott and Kristy and Kids-for a great day watching the Glockenspiel in Mt. Angels townsquare (wow it sure has grown and looks terrific.) Our lunch together felt like old times at Pauls, thanks again. We always have such a wonderful time with you, thanks again for the bed, we DID sleep well....

To Paul, We are so happy you decided to stay in Oregon, seeing you was wonderful. May Jerry always be with you.... ;0)

And to Aunt Sarahsmiles-it was so wonderful seeing you, I'm glad we stopped. We will talk to you soon.
Maryann