Monday, June 2, 2008

Our first week and "900500 Bob"

We have completely our first week of work.....we have our same jobs as last year....Loyal is the dock man which means he checks in all vendors, trucks, packs and sends all UPS orders and he also helps stock the cooler.....I am the gift lead which means I keep all back stock organized to make for easy stocking and make sure the sales floor is fully stocked....I have several helpers that also stock....sort of a no brainer and to think I am getting paid!!!

I have to tell you about "Bob".....a lady brought a jewelry box to the clerk that had no price on it and wanted to buy it....there was no sticker or upc code.....upon further examination it was determined the box had been laid on the shelf by a customer and they accidently left it....AND, inside the box was a baggie full of "Bobs" ashes....they were probably going to be scattered in Yellowstone, which is against the law.....the supervisor called a mortuary and all creamation have to be registered with a number. So, we have 900500 Bob. Animals do not have to be registered, so that was ruled out.....WOW! what a story!!!!

More later....

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Bull Elk....6-1-2008



This is one of the bull elk that will be courting the ladies this fall...

Moose and her calf...6-1-2008


This calf is not very old and never did stand up.....the mother was very attentive to it....you can see the baby in the brush.....they are not a very good-looking animal, but somehow they grow on you.....so far this year we have seen 5 moose.....

Bear Jam....6-12008

This is a bear jam in Yellowstone....these lens put my new camera to shame....cars were parked for over a mile along the road....Rosie and her cubs certainly draw a lot of attention....Last year she smelled the odor of a deer on one of the parked cars and she promptly tore off the grill of the SUV.....it had apparently hit the deer the day before. would have loved to have seen that....

Rosie & her cubs....6-1-2008

The two kids were playing while mama ate....I really hope for better pictures of them....

Rosie....6-1-2008



Twin Sheep..5-31-2008

These are adorable little guys also....