Got Some

AND SO IT GOES

Dusting Arrives

a large elk down

WALLPAPER:  MUSH OF THE MOMENT

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.. It seems a bit early: not for the snow but, for a trophy elk. We have an elk tradition in our village that is most interesting.
.. The hunter's pickup truck, with the elk draped all over the bed and, hanging over the sides and out the open tailgate, is treated to a bit of gasoline at three or four of our gas stations - this takes several hours of lies and secrets.

THAT'S A GOOD FISH

.. Some tongue pulling, rack wiggling, wound inspection and other conversation starters are the stuff of social lubricity. The news is spread around our village - rapidly indeed! Comparisons with monsters past are brought forth. Critiques of the coat, antlers, hooves, etc. are voiced.
.. Talk of bears and gut piles filter through the village and, into the dusty aisles of the feather merchants. Unfortunately the hardware store is closed or, word would spread faster. Yet, there is still the post office, grocery store, pizza store, coffee roaster and, such.
.. The traditional ritual ends in a tin quonset hut with a winch, spreaders, hose, and clean trimming. Decapitation plus cape removal is required and, a glance at the check book - big head mounts are expensive. At least it's early and the wait should not be too long.

SOME GALLATIN SNOW

.. It will be a month or two before the ritual ends. At that time sharing of meat will follow. Depending on neighborhood hierarchy and social connections some get ground elk, some get sausage or a roast and, a few will get a steak. We can hardly wait!

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.. Runners are being stabbed and tormented both inside and outside of Yellowstone National Park.
.. On the Madison River join the crowds at 7-mile Bridge,  nine mile hole, barns holes and, Baker's Hole.

THE ROYAL PURPLE

.. On the Firehole River hike up to the big pools on the Little Firehole or Iron Spring Creek.
.. The Gallatin River is way too cold to fish: ignore the reports of large fish in the braided channels among the willows at the confluence with Fan Creek.
.. You should also ignore the reports of "good fish" on Bacon Rind Creek. Those reports are just compensatory bravado from the local wags.
.. A couple of better than good fish were taken at the mouth of the Taylor Fork, HAH! - more silly talk from the neighbors.

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