August 7th, 2026 – Forest Fires; Stress Test; Exercise & Shopping


The smoke is just horrible and the temperatures are warming back up a bit. I am stuck inside - I had planned on a hike yesterday but the air quality was too bad to get out. Meghan was reassigned to a different fire in Montana and sent me a few pictures on her way there … Continue reading August 7th, 2026 – Forest Fires; Stress Test; Exercise & Shopping

April 8th, 2026 – Sometimes Life Gets in the Way of Living; Weather & Health


I had planned to get out on some bigger adventures by now but some things have come up keeping me close to where I am. There are things I want to see & do before the tourist season starts. Meghan just got back from a fire but left again for some training. Addy has been … Continue reading April 8th, 2026 – Sometimes Life Gets in the Way of Living; Weather & Health

January 7th, 2025 – Facepalm; Nice Day to Be Outdoors; Keeping Warm in the Trailer; Boondocking


I woke up this morning on my side - the same position I was in when I fell asleep, with left arm out straight. I must have been out cold…especially seeing what I woke up to. Rider, at some point in the night (like always), jumped up on my bed, laid down next to me … Continue reading January 7th, 2025 – Facepalm; Nice Day to Be Outdoors; Keeping Warm in the Trailer; Boondocking

January 6th, 2026 – Sleeping; House News; Exercise


FFS…ever since the damn time change I just cannot sleep very good. I don’t know what the issue is, but I decided I needed to make a drastic change; I am going to turn off my daily 06:00 alarm. I am going to just wake up when I wake up, which will be around 07:30 … Continue reading January 6th, 2026 – Sleeping; House News; Exercise

July 4th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Two


We went for breakfast but it was horrible; so bad that our omelettes were obviously sitting for a long time (we waited probably 45 minutes in a Perkin’s that was not crowded) and mine was not even cooked through. I had to go find some healthier things to eat so I made a grocery run … Continue reading July 4th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Two