I have reached Montana at what seems like a breakneck speed, and now I am in the process of slowing down. I am staying in a wonderful old victorian in wonderful Livingston with wonderful Lynn. I am just sitting around with the dogs, reading and dozing, watching football games, and reminding myself to take it slow.
Sped through some gorgeous countryside on the way up, which I shall be revisiting when I go back down to Yellowstone in a couple days. I followed the Gallatin River, which is one of those rivers that really makes you want to jump in and wallow, like all those fisher dudes in their waders. I don't have any interest in fishing really, but I would love to just stand in the middle of the river. I'll hold a pole if I have to.
Looked at my maps and Lynn's Montana books today - looks like I will be looping back into the panhandle of Idaho in a couple days, and then crossing over the very top of Montana. There is a town way up there that was abandoned after the cold war ended. Used to be 100,000 strong, not so long ago. And now, totally empty. Crazy. Gotta see it.
Sweet words about my digs and me. Thanks, Beth.
It was terrific having you here. Come back anytime.
Right after you and Tach left I noticed snow
in the Absorokas (the mountains that I can see from my house).
I was thrilled. Then you left your message, so I
know you saw/enjoyed the snow, too. Here's hoping for
more at ground level so you can play in it. My weekend
retreat hosts just sent an email saying we should
pack warm clothes; snow is predicted at our elevation
(4800')! Whoo-hooo. So, it's likely you'll get some, too.
Enjoy the cross-MT ride and Ideewho.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | September 10, 2003 at 02:57 PM