Overview
This Quarter had the Betties traveling from Juneau to both coasts in the Lower 48. That’s a lot of ground! April 15 to May 15 was the last of four months in Juneau for the Legislative session; after that we returned to Michigan, where we began this year’s road travel in earnest, with a six-month plan that started with a trip to Matthew’s parents in Virginia and will bring us full circle back to Glenn, Michigan sometime in December.
Notably, the Betties advanced their music-making goals this quarter, including a real gig in Minneapolis, and wonderful jam sessions with friends in Snoqualmie, WA and Portland, OR. This quarter also featured quality family time, an epic road trip across the northern states, and a return to the Pacific coast.
Miles Travelled
5,420 in 2024 (24,256 total since January 15, 2023)
Careful readers of our posts will know that our car, Twyla Von Weinerschnitzel, developed some battery issues that needed tending in Portland. The operation was successful, and our trusty Touareg is driving fine. Unfortunately, a side effect was some mild brain damage: our trip odometer was reset to zero. So, we are forced to make some estimates as to our actual journey mileage, but this is pretty close.
Route Travelled
After six months NOT being on the road, it felt great to get back into the Bettie Mobile and start moving. We had some family stops along the way, but by June 23 we were traveling in earnest, making tracks across the Dakotas, Montana, and Idaho before arriving in more familiar territory on the Pacific Northwest.
Overnight Type
No housesitting this quarter, but we had a good sample of everything else!
People
The Betties were once again able to connect with lots of loved ones during this quarter:
Shenanigans in Juneau with Jamie 
Super-fun weekend in Michigan with Kayla’s sister Iris and their nieces Hannah and Emma … 
… plus also dear friends Ed & David! 
Kayla’s sister Ione in MN 
Enjoying Dad’s porch in Storm Lake IA 
Kayla’s long-lost college bandie friend Mark in Whitefish MT! 
Nephew Jon in Seattle 
Music pals Mary & Terry in Snoqualmie
Diversions
Peeking at the Legislative Skits from backstage. 
Visiting a sleeper shark … 
…and enjoying the view in Juneau. 
A little trailer work in VA. 
In Michigan: A little porch rebuilding … 
…and lots of beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets. 
In Minnesota: a floor-laying project … 
…and a Jet Set Betties gig at the Acadia! 
We finally made it to the Corn Palace! 
Communing with bison in ND. 
The view for days whilst driving through the Dakotas and Montana. 
Glacier National Park. 
Great music jams with Terry & Mary in Snoqualmie! Neighbor Al shared his backyard and plied us with espresso martinis. 
Big views along the Pacific Highway. 
Feets back in the Pacific! 
Painted Presidential Pumpkins at a funky farm and deli in Oregon.
Dear K & M, As always great to get your report and photos. Brought back memories of the frist time I saw the Corn Palace. Doing OK, in Juneau, visiting the family, and doing OK. 30th Monthly Grind season will fire up Oct 5th. Safe travels. Aloha, Jeff B
Dear M & M, Not sure of first note got thru, but hello and great report and I sure do like the Corn Palace. Safe traveals. Cheers, Jeff b
Always great to follow you and catch a glimse of places we have been to while travelling the USA in our VW Camper. Lovely memories.
And Lloyd‘s front porch was one of my favourite spots to sit and have a drink.
Big hello to all the Boettchers.
Love from Germany, Eike🇩🇪👋
Oops, just saw this one. Looks great, fun seeing Ed and David, but mostly fun seeing yous