A "GIT-ER-DUN" KINDA DAY !!

Norm was so excited to have another day off today! He jumped out of bed this morning and went right to work washing GRIZ (our coach). This last week we have had a number of rain and hail storms roll through later in the afternoon. The wind really does a number on GRIZ and T-Bear (our Jeep) and they haven't looked as pretty as they should. (Grizzly RV Park is expanding another 30 sites and the dust that the workers kick up could choke a mule !) He spent most of the day cleaning and polishing. Sure looks good! Batteries are checked and our windsocks are flying again.

I, on the other hand was able to get our clothes, some dainties and the bathroom rugs washed. The inside was given a clean and now we're ready for a new week.

The neighbors, Jerry & Lorraine came over to tell Norm how fabulous the grass around our sites look and then told us one of the couples we work with have left, gone, no longer working here ! Gads, we thought we would be the ones to leave first ! From what we have heard, they have workamped for nine years and finally reached the burned-out stage. I'll have to learn more about this tomorrow.

Last week was the Annual Rod Run. There were so many vintage cars here in the park it looked like we'd gone retro. Norm was reminded of his
younger days when he had a white W/ black convertible top ,'56 Chevy. Ohhh, how he loves to tell the stories associated with that car !! Fortunately, there were a bunch of old guys ready to listen and then tell their own tales.

This week we are seeing Motorcycles! They are not just motorcycles, they are Harley's and they're on their way to Sturgis for a HUGE Rally. I'm told we'll see them again on their way back. Sure are noisy bikes!

We were hoping to do something in YNP, yesterday, but the road from here to Madison Campground is being chip-sealed this week. Norm won't take the Jeep anywhere near that stuff so we checked out a couple of the Forest Service Campgrounds near town. They are actually pretty nice ! It's primative camping but quite do-able. I like the sweet, pine fragrance especially after a rain, and the fact you can have a campfire. I can taste those S'Mores !!

One of my favorite things to do for breakfast is have coffee at The Book Peddlar in town. Norm treats me every once in awhile and as you can see they now have a gargantuan size for those of us with the need for CAFFINE !! Ha. Sherry owns the shop and was quite happy to serve me this perfect cuppa Joe. YUMMMMMM....

Norm reminded me...usually when August gets here we start feeling the end of our summer looming all too close. We would be thinking of going back to the BUS BARN to pick our routes for the next school year and do our Kindy Orientations. Nerves begin to show up...will I get my route back, who would take it, has Beth mucked up all the routes,again, will I get my bus back or do I have to completely clean another one?, and then when are the first days off? I have to say...we are sooo incredibly glad to NOT go back to that!! Yes, Maryann, retirement IS a good thing !

We are full with reservations again this week. Looking at what is ahead for this month, we have a big PREVOST Rally (these are very high end coaches, over a million dollars each). There are about 50 of them staying with us and it will last about 4-5 days. I sure hope they aren't a bunch of cranky girl's and boys. Funny thing, they had to reserve a cabin with a lock to keep all their booze in! Only the guy handling this event will have the key ! Kinda weird.... they can afford really expensive rigs but can't be trusted with the booze! Hmmmmm....

After this, things appear to be slowing down some. That will be nice. I feel like we've been on a real roller coaster ride! Our last day here is Sept. 30th. It's odd to be saying that, it feels like we just got here and now everyone is talking about where they're going to work over winter and are we coming back next year? No, we're not working this winter and we don't have a clue about next year. We are both excited to move on to another adventure.