Finally getting around to writing on the blog. I have been working extra hours so have been really tired when I have time off. Had, thankfully, an uneventful (mechanically) trip out. Stopped to visit with Jane for a couple of days. Had a nice visit and really enjoyed her new puppy Snowy. What a great dog she is. I asked Jane if she got poison ivy as Snowy runs through it. At the same time I petted and hugged Snowy! The day we left I got up with a swollen eye and developed quite a mess all over the left side of my face!!! Talk about doing something foolish!!!!

It is GREAT to be back at Custer State Park. There is just something about it that seems to get to me. The animals and the scenery are magnificent, but so are the people. We have wonderful friends here and a wonderful church family. Not that we don't at home, we miss our friends and church family there. I think we have the best of all worlds. The first chance we got upon settling in the park was to make our first trip around the Wildlife Loop Road to get my firs 'buffalo fix'. They are such magnificent animals and we got to see the first two babies of the year and the new baby burrows. Haven't had a chance to get back, but have had visitors to our site.

We were blessed with a visit from friends Jim and Rhonda from St. Pete. They were here for a few days on their way to Idaho. We just love sharing the park with friends and seeing how they respond. We are looking forward to seeing Dick and Karen next week.

Went to the Game Lodge for Mother's Day buffet as usual and had a great time with our old frinds Archie and Karen, and new volunteers Sue and Doug. Had our first fire and got to know some of the new volunteers and renewing friendship with the returning ones. It is terribly dry here and it looks like it might be a very hot dry summer. The risk of fire is always a concern here with all the forests around here. The little creek near us isn't even flowing, it is usually gushing this time of year. Hope you enjoy the first pictures of the year, I will try to be better this year than last, but have not had a very good start. Hope everyone is well, please keep in touch as we do miss our 'other set' of friends and family!!!