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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Yellowstone called me once
again and I answered that call. I arrived at ~1645 on Friday, the
26th. Most of the geysers that I saw were seen from a
distance. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1716 Daisy</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1722 Grand (G2Q)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I headed for Oblong,
hoping that it would be kind. The Log had a 1355ie for the last
Oblong. Grotto quit at 1818 and I had made a mental note to keep an eye
out for Feather, since the GIP was up. Karen W. and Karen B. and I were
watching Oblong cycle up and down when I glanced toward Giant. Oops!
So much for a mental note. Giant Hot Period at 1909 in eruption.
Feather, Feather's Satelite, S. W. V.'s, </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>and
Rust. People sitting at Giant said the little geysers had been going for
about 5 minutes. Cave made a maximum height of 1 foot and Mastiff varied
from flat to 5 feet and started getting wider during the last couple of
minutes. Feather quit at 1917 for an approx. duration of 10 to 12
minutes.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> We returned to
Oblong. As the sun was rapidly disappearing Daisy erupted at 2006 and
finally Oblong at 2016 (duration 7 minutes). Karen B. and I planned a
quick check on F and M only to see Main Vent splash at 2037 with River
on and Gold and Hi joined in at 2041. We lost water levels at 2046 as well
as our light. Thus ended day one.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Day 2 was better.
Castle at 0716 ns (oops-my usual Castle tries to minor as I pedal away
quickly). It restarted at 0737 per Ralph who was downloading on the
Hill. I headed for F & M (since I really wanted a closed interval) and
found Main Vent Splashing with River off. From 0733 to 0853 (when
River starts) Bottom Vent erupts pretty much constantly. Oblong
at 0741 ie (steam cloud) and 0821 ns Daisy. Gold, Hi, and Angle join
Bottom Vent and water levels disappear around the 6 minute mark. I headed
back to wait for Grand since we don't know the overnight and passed Grotto which
was definitely in a Marathon. After one Turban the V.C. radioes Grand 0214
E. The next Turban- Grand 0954 (T1Q per Mary Beth). Beehive
indicator is called at 1003 ie. Sorry Grand, but I hurry away to catch a
Beehive. As I head toward Lion, I see a large column grow. Beehive
1007. We hurry on to catch the last 2-3 minutes of Beehive. I return
and visit with Mary Beth. Daisy at 1127. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> We head back in only
to hear Karen W. call splashing in Main at 1205. More of the same and no
eruption. I miss the next Oblong and later that day while I waited for
another Grand, Oblong 1725 (duration 7 minutes). Grand erupted at 1836
(T2Q) that was beautiful. At 1912 more splashing in Main. River,
Gold, and Hion at ~1919, but no Bottom Vent.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT>Also no Fan and Mortar. Daisy at
1930 and Castle minors by 2019. I still want to see more. I decide
to drive to Fountain to see if I can get the next one. Two eruptions had
been seen earlier in the day. Fountain 2148ns as I round the corner.
The sinter around Fountain was just starting to get wet. I tried lighting
it with my flashlight and watching it in the dark (but no moon). It ended
at 2217. I had just started off the hill when I noticed a steam cloud and
heard a roaring. Aargh! Silex! I started to run with my
flashlight trying to cut through the steam caused by the hot water running under
the boardwalk. Silex 2220 ie I noticed that the wide area of the
landing in front of Silex was soaked all the way across the boardwalk and down
to the sign that says (Don't throw objects in geysers). I stood at
the edge of the wet boardwalk and at one point Silex surprised me with a shower
of water slightly cooler than coffee. My down coat was soaked. Silex
quit at 2224. After a 1 minute pause it had a very loud 3
minute complete drain. I could hear the water disappearing
through the plumbing as it hissed. It had minor fill eruptions at 2244,
2248, 2251, 2257, and 2302. As the water neared the inner upper
circle, Silex erupted again for 6 minutes. This was a large
eruption and when it finished it drained down to a quarter full and then I
was shocked to hear 5 thumps reverberate the boardwalk. During the first
two, I was scanning the boardwalks for a bison or other
large critter. I watched it slowly and gently refill without the
wild minors and decided to leave at 2335. </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT>Aug. 28th was my last day and I planned
to take advantage of it all. I was headed for the parking lot when I
thought I saw Beehive's Indicator. I hurried to get my bike and when I got
closer I confirmed that it was Beehive's Ind. at 0606 ie. Beehive erupted
without the sun or a breeze at 0611. I headed down to F and M
and saw Artemisia's steamcloud at 0704 ie and Daisy's steamcloud over my
shoulder at 0712 ns (since I had just left it the minute before. Bottom
Vent was damp, but still no F and M. I returned to Grand via Oblong which
was cycling up. The boardwalk was frosty the whole way and icy
near Grand from the 0123 E Grand. Penta in steamphase at 0744
ie. Turban was ie as I passed heading for Penta. At 0804,
I called Julie and told her Grand's pool was full and Turban was
due. Grand 0805 (G1 C) The boardwalks are finally thawed, so I
return to get an Oblong. There was a Giant Hot Period at 0830 with a
duration of approximately 4 minutes called by Herb. At 1203 we had another
Giant Hot Period with a duration of ~10 minutes with Turtle to a foot. I
went in briefly at 1330 and then returned to Grand. Grand at 1456
(T1C) with Oblong starting just after Grand quit at 1510. I made
it to Chromatic for the last 4 minutes. </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT> We then joined
Lynn (back from Bozeman with ice cream and carrot cake) and had a wonderful
snack. I headed for home after Castle was called at 1624. The
verdict was still out on whether the East Entrance would be open Friday night
(for Labor Day Weekend) as I left the
Park. </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT> Well I'm off to bed, so
hopefully I'll see many of you in the Park this weekend.
Kitt </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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