I'm sorry I haven't written in awhile. I really didn't think anybody would enjoy reading, "I worked 14 hours today and 12 hours yesterday and that's all I've done lately." I have had plenty of hours and just finished my third straight week of overtime, and since I am out here to work, that is just fine with me. I've been having a fun time out here away from work. All of our guide trainees graduated a week ago, so the 2nd of July we had a party for them. It was a big bonfire that lasted until around 3 in the morning. Because I had to work early the next morning, I obviously didn't stay the whole time. For the 4th of July, I went to a place called Shadow Mountain. We drove a few miles up the side of a mountain on a dirt road until we finally found our friends. Once again, we had another bonfire. I was also able to see two sets of fireworks from the mountainside, although they were far, far away. And because I had the 4th off, that has usually meant I work at 6:15 the next morning, which was true for the 5th. A lot of the people camped out on the mountain, but I chose to come back due to work the next morning. I also went to another party on Wednesday. One of my friends had a birthday, so her family actually came to visit. They went out to eat, but by the time I got there, food was already stopped due to me getting there so late. I had to work the 6:00 PM trip, so I did not leave for the party until 10:00. Although, I still had a great time with them. I haven't had too many interesting trips in awhile; however, last night I had a trip where the brother-in-law of the owner of the Philadelphia Phillies joined us. I did not find this out til after the trip I was walking back to my room and saw them sitting outside their cottage. I then talked to them some more, and that is when I found out his connection. He offered me a beer, which I reluctantly declined. I didn't think it was a good idea for guests to see a driver drinking, even if it was off the clock and done for the night. I haven't seen too much wildlife lately except for the usual elk, pronghorn, and bison. However, there have been a cow moose and her baby hanging out at one of our landing sites which I was able to get some pictures of. Unfortunately though, they were both laying down. I would have preferred them standing up. I was fortunate enough to see them swim half-way across the river. Once they saw the crowd on the bridge sprint to the other side of the river, the two moose turned around and returned to where they originally were. People need to realize it is ok to look at and take pictures of the moose, but the moose do not need a paparazzi or crowds. I also took some pictures of some elk that had ran across the road right in front of me. Luckily, guests weren't in the van when I had to slam on the brakes. I added the pictures to the end of the current album, so go back to that if you would like to see the animals. I will write when I have more worthwhile things to write about.

Take Care (and if you want a laugh, please read Dan Gilbert's, the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, letter to Cavs fans here),
Adam Conrad