That was odd

The temperature hovered around freezing, warming up to almost not freezing then dropping back down to freezing. It snowed, it was sunny, it snowed like the dickens, making everything white and pretty, then it stopped snowing, the sun came out and melted all the white and then it did it all over again.

Yesterday. In May. At the end of May. In fact, Sylvan Pass was closed from about 7 to almost 11 yesterday. Well, they had to plow it, then the plow broke down and then there was low visibility but still... We had a line of cars a mile back waiting for us to open.

Weird.

And this morning Coops and I woke up to a very light brushing of powder on the ground. It is bright, clear and crisp and very cold. It's a perfect autum day in spring. And though I was bundled up in layers (long sleeved shirst, vest, sweater and finally a fleece jacket) I enjoyed it a lot.

Traffic is still slow but this coming weekend is memorial day weekend and though I get holiday pay (score) the traffic should be scary bad. Of course, it won't be anything like what we've had during the summer or will have (I hope) at least I have the mad skilz to deal with it. I just wish we had more than 3 people working that day. oye. But more than that, I will be wishing I were celebrating the holiday with my family.

But we have a new flag and we will be raising it for the first time on memorial day so I am going to be down there, in uniform to witness it. I am going to ask dennis if I can have the old flag. He said that he is going to send it up to mammoth to be retired properly but I think I would like to bring it to hull with me when I come.

But there will be pictures from the flag raising next monday.

Until next time-

WHOOHOO!

Just found out today that I got accepted to the University of Hull!

I am beyond excited.

Of course now this means I have to find some way to pay for it, get coops able to go to the UK, get my visa, get a good copy of my passport and send it to the university...

Oooh boy.

Here!

I am currently sitting in the Library in Cody, WY and checking up on the vast numbers of emails and waiting for a certain english bloke to come onto skype (who emailed me while I was sitting here, not realizing it and telling me he was going to take a nap-of all the luck).

I got to the east gate a little before 1700 MST and I did something amazing (almost) I not only unloaded the car but I put everything away! Okay, I did neglect to put away the stuff in the bathroom but I did do that first thing this morning, seeing as I really needed brush my teeth and take a shower. I even made my bed, which has already been upset as I slept in the freshly made bed and put the clothes I was wearing into the laundry basket.

Banner start. The real question is, how long can I keep everything this tidy. I am determined to prove that I can change and not be the slob I normally am. Hey, the first step to recovery is acceptance right? And no, I am not addicted to Diet Coke, it's just a joyous thing I drink during breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, lunch, dinner then supper. And just because I sometimes have Diet Coke for second breakfast, dinner and elevenses doesn't mean I have a problem or anything...

And somehow I have, once again, gotten off topic.

Another bad habit.

But yes, for all of you who were waiting for word, I arrived safe and sound, thank you.

And now, because that english guy isn't online I think I am going to close up shop,, get a tasty sandwich from the bistro in the library (I prefer my sandwiches to be toasted) and go and visit some friends I have here in town, do some grocery shopping as, hi, there is no food then return home.

I'll update as and when I can. No pics yet, been too busy driving although with the clouds covering the mountains, beautiful.

On the road again!

Yep, for the third year in a row I shall be returning to the East Gate at Yellowstone. I still don't know if I am going to be following that with a graduate course in Hull because the letter has not yet arrived. I am assuming that it will arrive tomorrow morning.

But, as I will not be home, I shall depend on my mother to let me know.

And I shall not be home because by the time the mail arrives I should be long gone and driving through Nevada and heading east to YELL.

There are a few parts of the park I have not seen (read: a few parts that don't require hiking/backpacking) that I hope to be able to get to this year. I am hoping to be able to get in some hiking this year but, as I have a dog, it is very hard to do that.

As always I shall try and keep you all up to date with my ramblings and photos.

And if you're reading this then you're probably family or good friends so I shall say I love you and I'll talk to you later

EHM