Its very late on Monday night. This whole weekend was very busy and crowded. Its leaf peeper season. From what I hear, it is unimaginable the number of vehicles that take the trip up the Mtn. road to leaf peep. I can't say I blame them, its a georgeous site, the reflection of the colors on the water doubles the enjoyment. Ranger very busy with those parking incorrectly, getting lost, asking questions: late at night there are a fair number of young gentlemen attempting to hunt from vehic...

Tuesday, Oct. 12 What a georgeous day. All those visiting the fair festival have seen their share of leaves, been cold enough and had to go back to work, so its pretty quiet. Ranger doing this usual patrolling thing, couple of small problems today. Let floor worker into one place. Home for dinner, for once. He'll go back, pretty sure.

Oh oh, Ranger home, but got a ride with someone. I know this is not going to be good when I finally hear about it. In he comes liek everything is normal, I have to wait. Finally, must ask? - Where is the truck?? "DON'T EVEN ask...." Ok I won't. wait, wait, wait. "Do you want to give me a ride up there, I gotta get the truck home." Sure, what's wrong with it. It won't start. OK, lets go. Now I have been through a couple of scenearios like this before, so while t...