Things-July 11, 2012

Yesterday was such an unbelievable day I did not have the energy to post a blog. So, let me share a few things with you. First of all, this tiny little place is hosting a Testicle Festival Aug 1-5 this year. It's their 33rd year. To explain it to those who may not know, it is a huge gathering to enjoy the delicacy known as Rocky Mountain Oysters. They are not seafood at all. If you don't know, email me and I will explain. Jerry thinks they are delicious when cooked properly. I cannot put my fork in them. We went to Missoula yesterday to pick up a prescription. Walgreens was installing a new computer system, so all of our info had been deleted. Someone then filled the prescrip. and promptly lost it. An hour or so later we were tired, very tired. Before that the motor on our electric door step decided to quit working. That took several hours to get the part ordered. Our mail has not arrived yet and we are getting antsy. There are some checks involved and we surely don't want to miss them. It rained here finally. It was nice for us. However, the dry lightning in the Bitter Root National Forest started 3 forest fires, one of which has moved over into Idaho. I do believe there is a Biblical message in all of these fires. We finally ate at the Little Restaurant that's here in the park. It was ok but we probably won't go back. However, while we were eating we had a great view of two hummingbird feeders where about half a dozen hummingbirds were doing battle. There was plenty of space for all of them to eat, but they preferred to knock each other off the feeder. They must be very territorial. We both sat, completely surprised, as we watched several hummingbirds actually stop flapping their wings and sit quietly on the side of the feeder. Neither of us knew they did that and neither had ever seen it. It was spectacular to watch. They are adorable little creatures. So, now you have a summary of both the fun and not-so-fun we have had for the past two days. Tomorrow will be a much better day as we are sure our step motor will arrive as will all of our mail. So we eagerly await a new day.