Old Faithful Gift Shop and Village

Sorry about taking so long. Here's some interesting pictures from today!

Here we see the famous Old Faithful Inn Clock! It's a marvel.

These are the well known Old Faithful Inn fireplaces. Only one out of three work due to an earth quake. The ones that do not work are filled with firewood.

Here we see the sign of where I work; The Gift Shop! We have something for everyone!

This is Mike (my boss) and Danielle (another store manager). They are both really nice and very friendly. Mike has been working retail for awhile and has taught me how to count my drawer a little faster! Danielle is very patient with everyone, and fun to talk with! All we are missing now is Misty. She is the 3rd and newest manager! More pictures of friends and coworkers are to come!

Finally, here is where I live! Laurel dorm! Pete is my roommate, and thank goodness he can sleep through anything, even Hurricane Alan! More pics are to come!

Old Faithful (Finally On Again!)

Hello, dear readers! I have found a location to gain internet access here in Old Faithful (Bitter root Dorm to be exact). My trip in was exciting; the weather was safe, the drive was okay, we even saw a Grizzly Bear on the way up! We got to stop and take pictures! He (or she) was "rooting"!

After checking with the personnel, I got to go to my dorm room in Laurel Dorm. I have yet to get a roommate, though I am sure I'll have soon. Everyone there is different, but they are all young: teens and young adults.

The day after check-in, I went to work in the gift shop. My manager's name is Mike, though I don't know his last name. There is a wide variety of merchandise, and a really amazing gallery which sells Native American art, crafts, relic replicas, paintings, photographs. You name it, we got it!The EDR (Employee Dining Room) is great, and I love that I'm so close to work and food. Keep reading to find out more! Later!

A Yellowstone Update -- By Alan's Mom

For those who are interested in Alan's life at Yellowstone, we're hoping that posts will be coming soon. When Alan finally got to the Old Faithful Village, he found that the internet service in the common areas (as advertised in his employment info) was no longer available. Some dorm areas have access available for purchase, while other areas do not. He's trying to find out if his room even has it, and if it does, he will subscribe. His mother hopes that he will be able to get it, mostly because I love the idea of seeing his posts; he also said that he took a picture of a bear on the way to Old Faithful, and I can't wait to see it!

In the meantime, I am grateful for the fact that his cell phone works there, and he calls home every morning. He is currently in a dorm room by himself -- the company has a rule that workers under 21 years old are not placed with those older than 21, and so far there isn't anyone in his age group who needs a room. He works from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and seems to really like it. I hear a lot of "I really miss you," quickly followed by "But I'm doing okay."

Here's hoping that internet access for my young padowan happens soon!

Mammoth Hot Springs!

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. I have been a little busy here at the beautiful Mammoth Hot Springs, training for the Old Faithful Inn Gift Shop. I must say it's beautiful. I had a roommate, and older gentleman named John, for a night, but has already gone to his destination. I hope my next roommate (or mates) or just as easy going. My room's floor creaks like no other. I leave tomorrow to Old Faithful.


Curious creatures have been spotted! They are different than what's back home!

Here is a ground squirrel and it sure is more comfortable than squirrels back in Texas!
Elk are always on the premises! They are way larger than deer, and aren't as timid. I got a bit freaked to see them walking in my path!

What awaits tomorrow at Old Faithful? Find out!

The Yellowstone Trip, Day 2!

We woke up in Hays, Kansas, and ate a great breakfast. Mom was a little tired (apparently, I snore). So, thanks to mom’s GPS/TomTom, we got back on the road to Colorado, where it can get a little more crowded on the road! We stopped to eat and fill up on gas a few times, and got moving!
Whoo-hoo! We are in Wyoming! Mom had been here 3 years ago with dad, and she said it was beautiful! She was right! I saw so many awesome signs and beautiful landscapes! Right now we are Sheridan, WY! We may be here for 2 nights, but as we are way ahead of schedule, what’s the harm? There is so much to explore here in the downtown area: JC Penney’s, Morris Music, and great stores! I guess I can tell you all about it tomorrow! I’ll keep my adoring reader’s posted!

Trip to Yellowstone: Day 1

May 2nd was the big day and so long Texas! I am ready with my luggage! Mom, Dee Dee, and me loaded up the car and started the trip to Bozeman, MT. From there, I alone will take the bus to Yellowstone National Park to work for 6 months. I’ll miss my Dad, 3 dogs, and my squirrel, but, I’m pretty sure they’ll be there when we get back!


The goal is to get as far up north as possible! Tonight, May 2nd, 2010, we ended up stopping for the night in Hays, Kansas. As we were traveling farther up north, the sky looks a lot less polluted and way more gorgeous in appearance! I got to play with the camera that I got recently, and it is so amazing that I was able to get loads of pictures! Though I tried to pass the time by either watching Blazing Saddles or playing Chrono Trigger on my Nintendo DS, I got bored with the two and starting to take random pictures of myself (and my shoes!).



So, as for the scenery, Oklahoma and Kansas (which is not so desolate) where absolutely beautiful and green!



And there are some cool things to photograph on the road! There are houses and barns, and we even saw a large wind farm!

We have stopped for the night in Hays, Kansas, and it looks like it’s about to rain! I hope tomorrow will be pleasant enough to get 500 more miles! After all, Yellowstone is waiting!