Greg -

We've had the most extraordinary weather for the past four days.  It has been cool, dry, and would give Colorado a run for its money.  The only downside of clear, sunny weather is the fact that it somehow interferes with a clear cell signal.    We get the best cell signal when the ceiling is far below the tops of the mountains and every square inch of atmosphere is crowded with moisture particles.  The moisture must act as a sort of reflector.    Sunny weather makes loading picures onto this site almost impossible.   The picture of Jack loaded for roughly twenty minutes before appearing on my screen.    I don't mean to complain, I was surprised to get any cell reception at all at the site and I'm grateful for what we have. 

After much discussion, Jack and I decided to see "Rock of Ages" last night at the Nolan Center.  Our decision had much more to do with our pre-summer agreement to see every movie of the summer than our desire to see it.   I'll let Jack do the reviewing, but I must forewarn any of you who might be considering forking over your hard earned money that it's a Hollywood version of Glee and is far more deserving of an R rating than the PG-13 it was given - although I should probably credit those scenes for getting me through it. 

The past few days of the job have been fairly routine.  I did see a large bear near our site earlier this morning.   He immediated crashed off into the heavy brush at the side of the road.    The brush that covers a majority of the island is incredibly thick.  Walking through it is like nothing I've experienced anywhere else.   The bears I've can run through it at a full gallop without any problem whatsoever.  It's an amazing sight.