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All Is Well at Lake Station

October 3

Carol commented on Carol's blog post 'All Is Well at Lake Station'

Thanks Scott and Jason, for the possitive notes on Missoula. I liked Jellystone, and fell in love with the area. Now, I'm really pysked for Missoula!

October 3

akscootr commented on Carol's blog post 'All Is Well at Lake Station'

Yeah Carol, Missoula is an awesome town. It is very vibrant with a university there and the wilderness areas are extensive. If you likes Jellystone, you will love Missoula. Cheers :0)

October 3

Jason Kemple commented on Carol's blog post 'All Is Well at Lake Station'

I also hear Missoula is an awesome town. I haven't made it up there yet, but all i hear is how cool of a town it is. And the wilderness area is huge! I'm going to definately go back to NJ for the winter.. but who knows next summer! being in yellow...

October 2

Carol commented on Carol's blog post 'All Is Well at Lake Station'

Fires here started just south of Bridge Bay, lightning strike on Sept 13. For a couple days they just kept an eye on them. Then, as they escalated, and affected the Lake area, seemed they had an OOPsey moment. Very little business, and buildings i...

October 1

Jason Kemple commented on Carol's blog post 'All Is Well at Lake Station'

carol - i understand about not staying around there. i'm still doing the MCC until early november, then heading back to NJ for the winter! what other options r u looking at? scott - when did u leave yellowstone? how'd your season go there?

October 1

akscootr commented on Carol's blog post 'All Is Well at Lake Station'

When and where did the fires start? I am surprised that they are starting this late.... All is good in Anchorage. It has been named #1 in the U.S. for jobs...yeah!... peace to all. :0)

October 1

Carol commented on Carol's blog post 'All Is Well at Lake Station'

Sorry you can't make it over here, Jason. I'm sorta having second thoughts on wintering here. There's a couple other better ideas floating around, the pay here would only be $7.50, so you have to totally do it for the love. Humm.....right now the ...

October 1

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Hometown:: Clayton, GA

About Me:: I've backpacked and thru hiked the AT, PCT, JMT and Colorado Trails. I love to cook, and create new stuff. Enjoy dancing and adventures. I am into survival skills, and wilderness challenges.

Website:: http://trailquest.net/BRindex.html

Last Seasonal Job:: Currently working in the catering/dessert department of a hospital

Favorite Seasonal Job:: designing and sewing custom backpacking gear

Where have you lived and worked?: Wisconsin, IL, N.Carolina as cook,orchard manager
Georgia as artist, seamstress, backpacking gear designer

Dream Job:: play in the wilderness ( is there a job title for that?)

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All Is Well at Lake Station

We've had quite an interesting week here up at Lake Yellowstone. We became surrounded by smoke from the fires, until one afternoon we couldnt even see the sun, and our blue lake appeared brown. The firefighters increased in number and efforts, sprinklers installed around location, even on top cabin roofs. Helicopters, weed cutters, and rangers were kept busy while we debated the possiblity of evacuation. Firefighters were fed at Lake Lodge breakfast and dinner, sack lunches prepared for in the f… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2009 at 8:46pm — 8 Comments

Connectivity

Now that the season is winding down, and all our newly made friends are heading back to college, Europe, or Texas, we have some extra bandwidth to play with. I've gotten used to No Internet (or only Town Day internet). I mean, really, I didnt come to Yellowstone to chat online. Still, I've missed the Cool Works networking, youtubbing, general surfing and such.

Now, with just 26 days left to go, and some incredible adventures under my belt, whats next? I've been challenged and rewarded by being… Continue

Posted on September 10, 2009 at 10:28pm — 9 Comments

Still Wrapping My Mind Around It

I am absolutely loving Yellowstone. This amazing place they call Lake has captured my heart. I am now working at the Lake Lodge, cooking and learning about management in the EDR.
Still, it snows absoluely at will, we got 4 inches on the 7th of June. One past employee reported the coldest winter she ever spent was a summer at Yellowstone!
The people are fantastic. We had a great disco party for the employees the day before opening and inspite of my pending drive to Idaho in the early morning, I s… Continue

Posted on June 11, 2009 at 6:37am — 4 Comments

Yellowstone Sights

Posted on May 9, 2009 at 10:00am —

Update from Lake Yellowstone

I did a little video of my room, lounge, dinning room, and snow. Hope you all like it.

Posted on May 1, 2009 at 9:56am — 16 Comments

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At 11:25am on September 3, 2009, Jason Kemple said…: hey carol!!! its been a long time! are you still in yellowstone or has that ended?? whats the plan?

At 8:54am on July 8, 2009, Michael said…: right now...I am still laid up....I just got a hair cut and I am growing a goatee..

my hair cut is a flat top...but no pics yet...soon...

I am waiting for the 27th to get my glasses then heading to the

DMV to take my CDL class A test...I still got my air breaks..WOO PEE...

and then head to indianna,IN for traiining/work FOR A trucking company,..

TRAVELING

I have traveled and seen some crazy things...I just wish I had time to leave

a mark on a ground or dead tree to have you or any one see where I have been

ooohhh ...annother thing...may I suggest that you leave some change in a plastic baag...and place it in a water proof can..and burry it ..in case you ever go back to that site again..you have extra money in case you need it...

At 8:32pm on June 29, 2009, Larry Razek said…

Hi Carol. I am here to Support you. I am an addict and I need help. Right now I am in recovery from addiction to seasonal enployment... Please enjoy some pictures from Mackinac Island Michigan

At 10:49pm on June 24, 2009, Kari Quaas said…: Carol,

It was a real treat to meet you at Lake. I'm so glad that you could come chat with us for a few. Enjoy the rest of your summer. The view is spectacular and I know you'll take advantage of the cool hikes to be done.

Best,
Kari

At 8:19pm on May 22, 2009, Scott Simpson said…: Hey Carol!

I see you've been in the Park awhile. Pretty nice place, huh? I will be at Lake tomorrow around 10 or 11 at the Gift Shop. I've been working alot and will be doing a quick bit of computer updating tomorrow. So, when are we going to go hiking? There's a guard at Lake named Richard who is a friend of mine and he's into hiking/camping also. He works the night shift. Look him up if you need a hiking partner. He's a really good guy.

Let me know if you want to hit some trails. At the Lake area you definately want to hike Elephant Back. It's a good one!

At 5:40pm on May 15, 2009, Jason Kemple said…: hey you! hows it going there??? looks like i'm going to be in yellowstone monday/tuesday and wednesday... any chance your off any of those days next week? also, how can i get in touch with you once i get to yellowstone?

At 7:35am on May 12, 2009, Michael said…: NOW ..AS FOR WEST YELLOW STONE:

I was there during the winter and its kinda dead but its cool in the

summer..IM SURE...there are places that you can shop..like the HUNGRY MOOSE...which is decent price...and then when you get to the meadow...there should be another store...its where the bank is...and that place is so so..too... AND THE TOWN OF BOZEMEN,MT IS so so too...BUT YOU NEED A CAR OR BUS where there are shuttle services there...but the hours kinda sucks..but its cool...there are rental services at the airport and the

best deal is...budget....49 dollers a day..compared to others...which SUCKS!!!

At 7:32am on May 12, 2009, Michael said…: hey carol:

If you stop by to west yellow stone...and if you ever stop by BIG SKY RESORT.. stop by the MOUNTAIN MALL and then when you get to the mountain mall..look for a woman named ..SUE..OR SUSAN,GM OWNER,,,

and tell her for me that mikey..said hello,,.and be sure to give her my e mail

address...mikeym1968@aol.com

then tell her when she sends me mail I will include my number...

thanks...

mike...

At 11:04am on April 16, 2009, Patty said…: Hey Carol ~ you are gonna LOVE IT at Lake :) The hotel is this big busy place .... but with a nice feel - it overlooks Yellowstone Lake .... gorgeous days there. Lots of people come back to Lake every summer - for the place and the people. I hope you'll be comfy there. What I like about Lake is that it's busy at night with guests, but more quiet during the day time (relatively speaking, comparing it to Old Faithful) You'll be on your way out in a week or so I'm guessing! The road trip will be half of the fun. Let me know if you need anything else! Safe travels - Patty

At 11:33am on April 3, 2009, Catherine said…: yeah thatd be great! my email is: roach.catherine@gmail.com

At 10:57am on April 3, 2009, Catherine said…: hey carol!
i was wondering if there was anyway you could write up one of the stories you were telling me about? I don't need anything AMAZING, but if one of them could be a little longer (like 2 paragrapghs) that would be great.

If you can't, I totally understand, though.

At 2:18pm on March 15, 2009, Matthew Hachenski said…: I'll be a server at the lake hotel so well probably run into each other quite a bit.

At 8:19am on March 15, 2009, Kimberly Barnes said…: I'll be at OFI unless they decide to move me.. last call I got Larry from HR ask if location mattered to me and if I'd consider another location? I told him I was wide open but since I haven't heard back .. I'm assuming its still OFI.

At 8:14am on March 15, 2009, aggie71 said…: Carol - that's perfect. I just love playing cards with people who haven't played in a long time :-) Now how much trailmix were we betting on each hand??

At 8:06am on March 15, 2009, Kimberly Barnes said…: Hey Carol,
Thanks for your comments on my blog. I can't wait to make my escape!! I start training my replacement this week so I know this is REALLY for REAL!! Planning my Yellowstone adventure has really improved my outlook on life!

At 11:28pm on March 14, 2009, Matthew Hachenski said…: Hey girl, I noticed you're working at the lake, My buddy and I are getting there on May 9th. When are u arriving, we should try and hit up some trails.

Peace Out, Mat

At 5:53pm on March 13, 2009, aggie71 said…: Carol, I am really looking forward to talking with people that have done this seasonal work lifestyle for a while. It will be completely new to me - I was a corporate manager just a couple of months ago. I have decided my time is more valuable to me than money (i.e. freedom to decide what I do with my time) so I have a feeling that me and seasonal work are going to click pretty quick. Also, If you like to play Gin Rummy or Spades I can accomodate you from time to time.

At 9:32pm on March 11, 2009, Michael said…: thanks.....YOU WILL LIKE THE PLACE

check out the black bear bar and grill

aka.."the bear"

the town of bozemen is a cool place ..adn the hungry moose is good tooo and there is the comphort in called.."white water inn" I made friends with patty robison...front desk mgr...and ryann...cool dudes..

ok carol...check this one out,

I got a ride from the four courner...and then got dropped off at the exon station next to the bufflow station... then I looked at the time..it was 12 am...I walked from that spot...ALL THE WAY DOWN THE ROAD...AND GOT PICKED UP AT 4.45 AM... and the guy picked me up and drove me to the bus station by hungry moose at 5 am...and it was winter..BRRRR...LUCKY FOR ME the woman open the doorr and let me warm up for the 6.30 am bus

At 6:31pm on March 11, 2009, Michael said…: hey carol....if u happen to be at west yellow stone this summer check out the

huntly hotel and then head to the mountain mall and then to the general store...

ask for susan..aka sue..,gm and tell her mike said hello...she knows mee..

At 7:39am on March 3, 2009, Jim said…: Hi Carol, When I finally noticed the private chat window last night, it must have been too late because you didn't respond. The new chat is a little tricky. It was a funny group conversation, but it didn't seem like many of the others had anything to say, but I did come in toward the end. It's a funny bunch--myself included of course.

I'm mulling over that job I might take in Mt. Rainier. The only drawback is that it's very remote and with a work crew of only 16, but I will have my own room. I also wanted to be on or very near the coast. I still have a little time to think, which you don't have to bother with at this point! Lucky you. Jim