Parental Visit and Since

Well, I finally got around to taking some pictures of the house. I have not taken any of the new stuff that Mom and Dad helped out with; just some of the painting that I have done. These pictures can be found here. While the 'rents were out here, we went down to the Little Big Horn Battlefield and I took a few pictures; they are here. I've lived out here for over a year now and that was the first trip that I have taken to the battlefield. I will go back when I can have some more time and when it is warmer (it was quiet chilly when Mom and Dad were out)! As I was at the battlefield, I couldn't help but think what an arrogant man that Custer must have been. He had a HUGE strategic advantage over the indians; higher ground, hidden by bluffs, artillery; and he squandered all of these advantages and played into the strength of the Sioux...and lost badly. You can see how the battle must have taken place and a lot of the mistakes that were made. It really was interesting.

I went to the Home Improvement and Craft Show in Billings over the weekend...it was HUGE! I talked to several folks about my basement floor and got several ideas and estimates. I talked to a Pella salesman on replacing my french doors and of course, I talked to the home theatre folks. I looked at computers (I really want a Mac) and hottubs (I think that I need one). It was fun and you can't beat a free show! One thing that I did see, and didn't know existed, was a dog grooming facility in Billings that dyes dogs! They had a PINK dog there...and they were PROUD OF IT!!! I have never seen anything like it! Weird! Well, I guess that will have to do for now.