Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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River Remembrance Story #2
Here is the updated version (with live link!) of the blurb I mistakenly sent out last week. This story was the most stop-you-in-your-tracks-amazing stories of my trip! It was told by Bill Fields, from Hermann, MO, (and will be featured again as one of the “Stories” when the book comes out). Bill was pressed into service as…
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Wild Cards! – Nov 7, 2016
The Sleeping Giant A prominent feature outside of Helena, MT is “The Sleeping Giant”. You can see it’s called that . . . see the head to the right? Giant Krazy Pic 1 I guess maybe there is such a thing as being too literal, after all! See KP1.Nov7.16 Krazy Pic 2 I don’t know, what…
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River Remembrance Photo-10/17/16
Willow Creek Cafe and Saloon – Willow Creek, MT This is probably the main feature of Willow Creek (Population 210 and about 6 miles from Three Forks). It is apparently fairly famous, both locally and otherwise. The Three Forks locals say it’s got the best steaks and ribs anywhere – usually reservations are needed. Both…
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River Remembrance Adventure #1
The Hunt for One Historic Bridge – The Discovery of Twins! Even before I left Branson, one of my guide/contacts in Three Falls, MT, had sent me a picture of Snowden Bridge near the MT/ND border. He related having grown up near there. Given my interest in bridges, I mentioned it to him when I…
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Wild Cards! – October 17, 2016
The Amazing Vigil of Shep the Dog One of Fort Benton, MT’s more famous residents, and another interesting story from the River. This dog met each of 4 trains daily for over 5 years, watching for his master’s return! See pictures, including a plaque with more details: Shep Krazy Pic Not quite the ‘usual’ Krazy Pic, but I…
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River Remembrance Weekly Photo – 10/3/16
Cathedral of St. Helena – Helena, MT Really interesting to see this Gothic cathedral in the middle of what’s essentially still a Western gold rush town! It’s beautiful – both outside and in! Taken July 31, 2016. For more pictures (out and in), see Cathedral. From the Rollin’ on the River Collection
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River Remembrance Story #1 – 10/3/16
I honestly think this was the hardest I laughed the whole trip!! Identities and other details will remain anonymous, as promised. I was with a small group of locals at dinner, and the following story was told . . . I hope I can capture it! See R2Story1.
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Wild Cards – October 3, 2016
South Dakota Badlands Loop Heading across South Dakota on I-90, there’s an amazing 40-mile loop that features incredible scenery of the SD Badlands. I shared a link in a very early, ‘pre-River trip’ blog, but I don’t think many saw it. For some beautiful scenery, see Badlands. A DIY Business Venture! One of my early non-river highlights near Three Forks,…
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Rollin’ On The River #10: Afterglow & Wrap Up
As I predicted last week, it’s been an interesting week basking in the afterglow of the trip (and also remembering some of the difficulties!), while trying to get geared up again for the ‘real world’ and a hectic Fall ahead of me!! I haven’t quite decided when (or even if?) the ‘normal’ weekly mailings will…
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Rollin’ On the River – #9: End of the River, End of the Road
On Friday morning, September 10, 2016, I stood at the confluence of the continent’s two great rivers – the Missouri and the Mississippi. I stood with very mixed feelings: Incredibly excited, since this has been one of the goals of the trip and therefore one of THE highlights!! But sad in a way, too, as…