Greg-

It's our Sunday today.  Like yesterday, we've got to stop at the WRD (Wrangell Ranger District) office, library, and the store.   We did laundry and hit the pool yesterday.  I ran for about an hour and then joined Jack in the pool for a swim lesson - my freestyle needs work.  It turns out that it's not just my freestyle that needs work.   Jack put me through a few brutal drills that left me with a new appreciation for just how difficult swimming is.  If I can just get to the point where I can breath without lifting my head completely out of the water, I'll feel like I've accomplished something.

I also met with the district ranger to discuss my proposal for enhancing views around the island.  We came up with several areas of focus which will be placed into the forest management plan in the coming year.

Jack and I grilled a pork loin, had a campfire, and then watched "Rabbit Proof Fence" on the computer.  The sun managed to poke its way through the clouds for about twenty minutes last night - just in time for a spectacular sunset.

Tomorrow's potluck includes a celebration of Smokey's birthday.   I'll be playing the part of Smokey should the real bear not be able to make it.