Field Trip No. 2

I was sitting at my desk when the phone rang and my buddy, Kevin, asked if I wanted to take a ride. I immediately said "yes", grabbed my coat, but made a stop at the restroom first. (You learn out here to use the bathroom before going anywhere. You never know when or where you might find a bathroom. And, the cold tends to make one need the bathroom even more than usual).

Anyway, we headed out to new parts unknown for me. As Safety Manager, Kevin has to go out in the field and check out safety issues. Today it was to some building that had a lock code that didn't work. Then we went out to check the lock on a gate and a trip to the 10,000 gallon storage tank. On the way, I saw a hawk, a herd of mule deer, a herd of about 50 antelope that passed in front of the truck. It was amazing! I also saw where a teepee ring is protected by a fence. I'll go check that out sometime next summer when the snow isn't covering the marks. There is also caves in the ridge that has Indian writing on the walls. Now that will be a field trip!

The day ended when I got to drive the 4-wheel drive double cab from the office to the two lane road. I could have driven it back to the office in Casper, but felt like I better not press my luck. There will be other days I'm sure. (I can hear Corey laughing right now).

Joe hasn't been feeling well this week. I don't know if it's the weather affecting him or the altitude. (BTW, I found out that my office is almost at 7,000 feet). He's been suffering with fevers, then chills, not sleeping and a total lack of energy. He has an appointment this coming Friday to see the specialist about the removal of his "tummy worm" and I hope that will help him mentally and physically. It's very difficult to go off to work so far from home and leave him here feeling sick. But, there's really nothing else I can do since we don't have family or friend support here yet. That's the only drawback we have out here as far as I'm concerned.

Tomorrow is Corey's birthday. 26 years old he'll be. Wow! I'll write more about that tomorrow.

It's hard to believe that Christmas will be here next week. But, I won't talk about that either until much later.

Well, all is well, but I'm going to end since it's almost time for me to get in bed.