Alaska Day 5

Today was a good day. Had perfect weather, cool temperatures, and fantastic scenery.

I left the motel in Broadus, MT at sunrise, which was about 5:00 am. I headed west on 212 to I -90. Soon after I left the motel I found out the Montana Society of Mule Deer were having their Lets Get Fred Convention. Had to take it easy because deer were every where.

I stopped for breakfast in the small town if Hardin, MT. Turned out it was a great breakfast for a great price. While I was there a guy was trying to put a con on the waitress while trying to pay his bill.

He told her that he forgot his cash and asked if he could write an out of town check. She discussed it with another employee and they decided to let him write the check. He then wanted to make is for more than the bill and get some cash back. About that time my waitress was filling my glass of tea, and I quietly informed her that they are probably going to get ripped on the bill, it would be best not to give him any cash. I told here I have seen this before and I willing to bet my breakfast the check he is writing is worthless. They decided not to let him write the check for more than the bill.

After breakfast I continued on I -90 to Billings where I took MT 3 to Hyw 12 and then 191 north to 87. I then took 87 into Great Falls where I picked up I – 15. I was able to cross the boarder without incident and arrived in Lethbridge at approximately 5 pm. I thought about going all the way to Calagry, but I rode in heavy winds from Great Falls to Lethbridge, and the bottom line was, I was beat. It was time to call it a day.

Tomorrow morning I will meet back up with Dick and John at their motel around 7 am.