What's the Cliche About Govt. Workers?

Whatever it is, it doesnt apply to the folks I'm working with. These guys are the hardest workin bunch and I love it. I didn't post yesterday bc the ole slave drivers didn't get me back to the trailer until nearly 10 o'clock! Our day started at just before 7am as we headed towards Yellowstone Lake for a day on the water. Just as we had finished loading the boat and were about to leave the dock, we got a call on the radio of a car accident (rollover) and we had to respond. We arrive on scene and I am told that I am put on traffic duty and to turn my radio (that I just got the day before and had no intention of using) to this channel so we can communicate directly. So I helped with traffic control as the ambulance came and then we had to wait for the tow truck to remove the guys car. So we finally get the car accident all settled and we are getting back in the truck, and we receive another call that there is a fire alarm going off at one of the lodges and we were closest so we had to respond to that too (someone was trying to cook in their room). So after we finish all this it is obvious that the boating is canceled, so we decide to finish clearing one of the trails that is covered with fallen trees. Well, 10 miles and 125 fallen trees later we finally finished. It was a very long day to say the least. We all took even turns running the chainsaw (I had to wear chaps and a hard hat like a lumberjack). These guys are so good at explaining the proper (and safe) way to do all the activities that are asked of me. They do a great job of teaching me the correct way instead of just telling me so that I can remember it in the future. Thankfully, before we hiked out, we stopped at one of the backcountry cabins and had a snack and some gatorade to replenish ourselves. The view from the cabin is unreal.

When I woke up this morning I was hurtin bad, and I had chaffing from carried my pack for so long with a wet shirt on. So this morning was our rescheduled boat trip (which started just before 7 again). I was givin one of the rangers a hard time and I asked him if I needed to pack dinner as well as lunch for today. The day started off cold and cloudy on the water, but the sun eventually came out. We had to ride out and check some campsites and see if they needed bear poles or sign repair or fire ring repair or a new toilet hole dug. We were out for the whole day and it was a lot of fun. We took out lunch break in a nice little cove and watched some folks flyfish. I was thankful for a day to recover and get to ride a little. Tomorrow we are back on the trail to clear 2 more trails that are over 10 miles again. I dont think there are going to be as many trees down so it shouldnt be too bad.

Keep posting me comments and keeping me informed on how yall are doing. I know Mallorie is coming soon, which I am excited about, but I can handle more visitors.

Talk to yall later. Enjoy pics. The first is the two rangers who I cleared with as they work on the blocked trail (one person cuts while the other two throw the logs to the side and try to keep up). THe next is the only break we took during our 15 hr day. The next pic is one of the backcountry cabins that i will be staying at. The next is a view from the porch of the cabin (not bad huh). Then that is me driving the boat today while the rangers are looking for stuff (dont worry, it was a 5mph zone). And lastly is a view of the mountains from the lake. I know, I got it tough out here :>)

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