have had friends come over from ND before, and they never had a prob. on the highline...never had any probs in glendive, either...DID have probs w/ some high school punks from miles city spinnin brodies in the parking lot at the college in williston, when i was there in 2000, tho...lol...they went and told the cops we were gonna kick their ______ if they didn't leave, and we told the cops what had happened...they got pulled over later that nite for reckless driving, disturbing the peace and somethin else...lol...

Michael

 

I forgot about construction through the canyon. Haven't been up that way for a while. But I guess you're right... there is that job in Columbia Heights going through badrock. Yeah--the north fork road to Camas would be a good plan and cheaper too if the gate isn't manned. Maybe by mid august the main highway wont be so bad as it was last summer. We'll cross that proverbial bridge when we get to it and make appropriate plans. Let me know if you hear anything good about the highway thru the canyon though. I may take a day off landscaping and drive up and check it out, too.

I'm still drooling over Matt's venison.

 

I put in for antelope and deer B tags this year. them antelope are quick on the hoof, but I'm sure I could manage to take a bite out of one.

 

Even some freshly burned areas and hopefully they won't be in the midst of forest fires this year!!!

As an air traffic controller here in Billings I can tell you right now this will be a bad fire year. We have already had two fires within 40 miles of Billings in the last two weeks that the fire bombers have been working on. We had snow and rain yesterday but it didn't amount to much actual water on the ground. By mid August there will be a lot of Montana on fire, you just have to play it by ear as to where to go. Here's a cool website that will show you the current fires, it is updated every day. Click on Wildfire Mapping.

http://geomac.usgs.gov/#

 

That was a pretty cool website....

check out the introductions thread...

 

OK..will try this a 2nd time and see if I can lose it again.

August 14th - Brad Paisley in Concert at the Majestic Valley Arena.
All seats are reserved and tickets are on sale now. Tickets are as follows:
$25 for bleacher
$35 for off center stage on the main floor
$50 for center floor

Also is the Northwest Montana Fair.(It runs from August 18 - 22.)
The NORTHWEST MONTANA FAIR & Rodeo PRCA Rodeo! The WPRA will be "barrelin'" too!
Also, each night after the rodeo McDonald's will be bringing us the fireworks!
Enjoy competitive exhibits, Horse Shows, the Fiber Festival, sanctioned ADGA & ARBA Shows,
Livestock Shows, Team Penning Competitions,
Horse Races, Draft Horse, Mule, Donkey, & Miniature Horse show
and The Inland Empire Carnival!

Two nights of exciting entertainment will start our week off!
Tuesday, August 17th, is our Christian Concert
with Rebecca St. James
and Wednesday, August 18th, Country Western Concert with Diamond Rio!
Williams & Ree the fabulous comedy duo known as
"The Indian & the White Guy"
will open for Diamond Rio!
During the week Terry Fator and Uncle Curly will be on the Free Stage
(which is sponsored by the Montana Army National Guard),
more entertainers will be on the grounds and
a lot of Concessions run by local Non-profit organizations.
You'll love our parade !
And don't forget to finish off the week by taking in the Demo Derby!
At the NORTHWEST MONTANA FAIR there truly is something for everyone!


Get your tickets by calling (406)758-5810 or order by mail!

 

Well, I got my vacation approved. Woo Hoo! Anyone have an idea of when we'll meet up in Billings before heading up to Kalispell? I was thinking of running out to Billings and spending the night and running up to Kalispell the next day. Don't really feel like taking in about a 1,000 miles in one day.

 

whatever works for you, works for me.... I'm always here....

I guess my guest will be staying til the 15th now, but thats okay.

 

so fair week, huh??? sounds cool to me...it's always a good time, and i wanna see diamond rio in concert, anyway...seen brad paisley last year in spokane at Brooks and Dunn's Neon Circus ...THAT was cool...he's a good singer...lookin forward to the shindig, guys...

Michael

 

Looking forward to it also. Let's all pray that we aren't deluged with smoky skies again and can see the mountains this year. So..I take it we are definitely looking at the week of the 15th - 21st? Well, alreety then!! I better put in for that week off and hope I can afford it.

 

i was just in Kalispell a few days ago. but with my semi and not my truck

 

And you didn't take time to say 'hey'?? Call next time 406 755 0568

Are you still looking for a tailgate? I just sorted thru the old posts - thot it was you that needed a gate for the '67-72 series. I found it when the snow melted - still your's if you want it, and it's in decent shape. Can you haul something like that with the semi - in the cab or otherwise?

 

yes sir i can, i have a flatbed i can haul anything as long as i got room, and if i dont have room on the tralier i can put it behind my chain rack. or if all else fails i got a xtra bunk that folds up i can put it on. now are you up in kalispell or somewhere close. i run thru there so much lately i should rent a house to stay in. i can meet you anywhere mostly as long as it isnt too far out of route. with fuel prices the way they are i try and save as much as possible. we have an account at columbia falls hauling loads of lumber out of there so getting there is a good chance. saves you from hauling it to chicago lol also why is the lake so low ? seemed the boatdocks were 300 feet from the water

 

and if you want i will haul everything away lol

 

The lake is always low this time of year and doesn't usually fill until early June. They draw it down in the winter for supposed "flood control" below us if we have a heavy spring runoff. But .... we are in our 6th year of drought. Our snow levels are nowhere near what they ought to be, so we are all hoping that the lake will fill and stay that way, but with all the environmental policies, mandatory river flows and releases for the downstream salmon, it may not stay full long even if it does fill. All the lakes in the area are looking mighty dry right now.