Upper Salamander Creek

Greg -

I was up early and off by 7:15 this morning.   I gave Jack the day off and I know that he appreciates the sleep.   Mother Nature gave me a break with the rain until about 1:00 today  - - it was actually pretty nice this morning.   I don't tell Jack but I keep the heater off during the night and run it first thing in the morning to break the chill inside the camper.   It also seems to help dry things out.  

After making the rounds at the sites nearest our camp, I stopped by the camper to refill the truck with firewood and to check on Jack.     When he came out to greet me, he was moving like a ninety year old.  He said that he's never been so sore before.  After swimming yesterday, he and I spent about an hour in the gym.   He told me that he was going to use every machine once - there are probably a dozen machines.   He was also doing a core workout that he does with his swim team, the Hurricanes.   He asked me if this is what old age feels like at which point I grounded him.

Other than another black bear sighting, I didn't see a single vehicle on the road or at any of the sites.   I had the south end of the island to myself.    Even though Jack is a good working companion, the alone time was pretty nice.   Here are a few shots of my day.

Bald Eagle nest just south of our site on the Nemo Loop

Wrangell muskeg