OMG!! I just met the new Lodge Manager, Ray....He's HOT!! Real tall, long, blonde hair (ponytail) and just a dream to look at! Summer just got a whole lot better!! I introduced myself to him twice cuz I was so shocked by his good looks. Man, am I sooooo glad I dyed my hair this morning and wore shorts (heehee). I'll keep everyone up to date on the "new guy". Other than that, just chillin'. Y'all be good now! Trixie ps: Ray is simular in looks and height to Skid Row's Sebastian Bach

Who wants to go howl at the moon with me tonight???

It's a rainy, blustery day. Days like this I feel like staying in bed to read. I just finished a book this morning by Ann Rule, she writes about true crime stories, usually in the NW. My Mom turned me on to her. I took yesterday off, I just hung out and watched tv and read. As much as I like to goof off, I can't wait till we start working again. It makes the days go by faster. Makes the paychecks look nicer too. Sam, the wonder dog, is healing up nicely. We sure do miss him! I heard Christie up early this morning...shooting "warning shots" at that pesky bear. I kinda doubt the new Manager has a dog to protect us. He'll be here year around, it would seem to get pretty lonely. He's not coming with anyone. All I know is he's from out-of-state and that he's single in his early 30's. We'll get to meet him tomorrow. No word yet on hiring another helper. Christie says their job will be to assist me and the cook. Doing dishes and making beds etc. I hope she's nice and fun to talk to. I can't imagine being the only girl out here. The guys all have their little cliques. Man, I'm sure going to miss Christie!!! No word on when Nick will be coming out to visit. I'd sure love to see Nicky's smiling face right about now!!! When I move to Portland in a couple months, it's Nick who I will miss the most! Well gosh, I guess I'll go start some laundry. Sorry this isn't very exciting. It's just one of those days I guess. I hope everyone out in the Stream is having a great week so far! Y'all be good ~ Trixie

Poor Sammie. Every morning He gets up around 5:30am to chase a certain bear away. Like clock work. Today was like every other morning except that the bear got a good swipe at Sam and made contact. Sam has a pretty good sized gash on his right front leg. He's being flown into the vet right now. Jon & CHris are travelling with him and then they'll go off on their adventure. Sam's vet will be expecting him. He loves Sammie and calls him the miracle dog. Sam has been injured by another bear in the past, it was a pretty bad wound. It amazes me that he still has no fear of bears, he's just doing his job. Another time friends of Bob & Christie's was visiting. When they left, they went across the river to their plane. Sam followed them. They started their plane and Sam accidently ran into the spinning propeller. The vet says that is very common, most dogs don't see it in motion. Also, most dogs don't survive such an incident. Sam not only survived, but he swam across the river and made it up the steep hill to the Lodge. Christie saw him leaning against the door and when she opened it to let him in, she saw that Sam was a bloody mess. The propeller literally cut his face, eyelid and scalp, broke his jaw and knocked out several teeth. Looking at him today, you'd never know. He heals up nicely. I call him "The Wonder Dog". He'll be in town healing for about a week. Then his bear chasing days will be coming to an end. Christie & Bob will be hiring someone else soon to watch over the Lodge. Then Sam will be a city dog. God Bless him and keep him safe, with whatever he does next. He deserves a nice, long break!

1) I like sitting in the sun with a nice breeze. Sunsets are my favorite.

2) I love when the air smells like flowers (i.e. Lilacs, roses, gardenias etc.)

3) I love wearing shorts and going barefoot.

4) I like how fresh cut grass smells. A nice yard is divine! Especially going barefoot through it.

5) It's fun getting ice cream cones with your friends! I like banana and chocolate chip mint. MMMM!

Hope everyone in the Stream has a great weekend and that you find time for some simple pleasures. Take care ~ Trixie