Here is a little west side of the country update.

I've really been up to no good lately. If I'm not working (which is practically everyday) I'm out and about with friends and what not.

I've been to the palisades a few times to go wake boarding, we usually go every sunday. It's always a good time, out on the water with friends just hanging out in the nice weather.

As nice as it is, the wether out here is rather scary. It has been dry, very dry. It's actually on record as being more dry this summer than in the summer of 1988 when the Yellowstone fires occured.

I have woken up a few mornings already to the smell of smoke in the valley. South Yellowstone had a fire burn about 1500 acres about a week ago, and Horse Creek (about 35 miles southwest of me) had a fire burn for about a week devastating about 5000 acres. The other night, Idaho Falls had a scare with a fire as well. It was put out the same night, however. I was in town and saw the flames rising from the mountains. It really is quite frightening. We'll keep our fingers crossed for the town of Victor!!

Besides the weather, everything else out here is fantastic. My job is going well and the people out here are very warm and welcoming. The only downside right now, is that my car is in the shop. Which means, I am driving a 1977 Checy pick-up over the pass every day. It uses about a quarter tank of gas every time I go to and from work. At $90 to fill both tanks on it, it's getting rather annoying.

I joined a men's soccer league here in Jackson. It is mainly hispanics like Armando, whom I work with. Everyone I've told out here says that they should all be pro's except that no one ever comes to Jackson. I guess we'll see how it goes and where I feel I stand. I'll post about the first game, which is tomorrow (7/8).



Tucker.