Nothing too exciting to report this week. The spring is continuing in full swing; slowly more and more tourists are arriving on the Missouri, and mornings at the shop are busy.
After a rainy, cool early week, the weather seems to have finally decided we are due for some sunshine and warm temperatures. The past few days, highs have danced near 80F. Locals’ sunburns are fading into deep tans, the Buffs and sun gloves are coming out, and the guides roll in with white sunscreen slathered all over their faces.
The rest of the summer staff is here and we’re training new hires Craig and Jake. Fun to have some new faces around.
Customers continue to both amaze and amuse, from the lady who didn’t know what a raft was – and was rather concerned when I tried to explain it – to the numerous guys who show up and suddenly want accommodation for themselves and their six buddies.
In town.
Not too far from Izaak’s or Joe’s Bar.
Oh yeah, and walking distance from the ramp, too.
As Spock would say, fascinating.
I’m coming off two days off, both of which have been spent largely parked at the Starbucks in Great Falls working on various writing projects. Somehow it’s much easier to work there than in the derelict apartment, and copious caffeine always helps.
So here’s to a productive, eventful week!
