A Mellow Yellowstone Weekend

A herd of buffaloes barricaded the East entrance to Yellowstone Park, causing an hour delay. When traffic backed up beyond the entrance, the rangers raced to our aid two miles inside, honking horns, shoeing them off the road and screaming at the tourists to 'Move on!'

While waiting we had an event with car sickness and no shoulder to pull on.   Those behind us could see our dilema moving over for us to back-up a half-dozen car lengths to the last pull-off, causing a traffic jam of our own and quickly jumping out for the upchuck of the day. 

Mammoth Falls and the boys.

Railing in the Yellowstone Lodge.  Touring the old lodge, climbing to the highest balcony, checking out the gift shop and tree-branch settees; we made our way to the crowds mulling around for the next spouting of Old Faithful.

Mammoth Falls, the Petrified Tree, Paint Pots, four bears, that's right four, elk, a coyote and steaming bubbly pools were just a few of the exciting wonders enjoyed.  Can't forget that herd of buffalo and a thousand more just like them.

 Sure enough on cue, the famous geyser blew sky high. Many smaller ones further north on the boardwalk followed suit keeping the show going.

Did I mention the weather was mellow in Yellowstone for this time of year ensuring a great visit.

Significant Signs by Schmidt

Wheeler Farm needed a new sign.  They came calling to the Salt Lake Woodcarvers group on an evening while they were holding the weekly class in the 'Barn'.  Several people recommended Allan for the job.  After looking at the plans, he agreed to make it.   

The wood and design was provided by the 'Farm'.  The bolting together of the planks, planing, pattern making/transfer, routing, sanding, staining and assembly was masterfully done by Allan. 

The end result is a beautiful, eye catching sign welcoming guests to the busy farm. 

Driveway Does a Do Si Do

After 25 years of having a cracked driveway, we replaced it last month.   Allan and his trusty Bobcat had fun crushing it like a graham cracker fulfilling years of frustration.

A few days after it had originally been poured, the brick layer drove on it.  Soon after the cracks began.  We were mad, but couldn't prove the cause of it. 

To the rescue came the flatwork guys. The place was a beehive of activity, with one cement truck unloading and another one waiting a short distance away.  Glad to have a week of cool days and rain, it cured nicely this time. 


No more snow shovels getting caught on a ridge. No more uneven areas. No more money to spend this year.

 
Sporting a sign saying 'Driveway Replacement - Call Alan or Doug' was stuck in the lawn hoping to generate business for more. It appears to be working because several people have called.   We hope to snag some work from our new sample.

Now that we can use our lovely, clean driveway again, the garage doors need a new paint job. It looks like the domino affect has begun.