Emptyknitster

Even a fire couldn't keep Hubby and I from going to the opening Griz game in Missoula. We got up early Saturday morning and drove through the fire and across the state. We entered the stadium just in time to see the Grizzlies kick off the football season. There were the usual pregame opening activities. The Silvertip skydivers, and Monte entering the stadium. Monte encouraging the crowd. Touchdowns were made, and at halftime Hubby and I headed to the bookstore. We met brother Steve and the Waltons heading to a tailgate party. We had a great time in Washington Griz Staduim!

Bliss...

On July 14th I wrote about a big lightning storm in our area. I commented about how close the lightning strikes were. Later, Hubby found two "classic" examples of trees that were struck by lightning in that storm. They are about a quarter of a mile from our home. The splits in the bark are caused by the heating of the liquids in the tree itself. Cool!!

PIR Days: One of the things we love about going to school three days before the kiddos is that we can all go out and have lunch together! There was a lot of catching up on what we had been doing.

I was finally able to get to a Farmer's Market today! Jo and I got up early and "headed into town". The atmosphere was upbeat and casual. Just strolling around the downtown streets, looking at all the healthy plants and fruits and vegetables that people have put so much effort into, is a delight. I always go through the entire market and then head back to my favorite Hutterite stand. Their produce is excellent and I love to listen to the ladies with their German accents as they sell me items. The Billings Youth Orchestra were playing Vivaldi, OUTSTANDING! They did an excellent job, everyone enjoyed the music and it was a lovely addition. There was quite a crowd at the market this morning. But we're in Montana and so I always see a few people that I know, fellow teachers, friends, or both - teacher friends, and family ....Oh, my brother and his wife! We enjoyed our shopping trip. And then: School is beginning Monday, and the construction around our community is EVERYW...

Hubby and I have been wanting to go on the Meteetsee Trail, this is an old stagecoach route from Red Lodge, Montana to Meeteesee, Wyoming. It was a very rough, and expensive, ride for the pioneers. Luckily we were in a four wheel drive, air conditioned coach! From vast prairie... to rugged mountains, the views were breathtaking. A fun morning in the country!

I received an e-mail this morning: "Chloe's been trying to knit (pick up sticks as needles) - ended up, to her surprise, as a series of knots. She wants Gramma back to show her how it is done! xxx B"