<html> <body> Just a very small blurb about a very small geyser, and it may not even be news, although I haven't seen it reported before: The "fumarole" on the side of Fishing Cone (West Thumb), mentioned in TSB's book, was active as a geyser during the week before Memorial Day.  My wife and I saw it on three different occasions, erupting to a height of perhaps as much as three feet.  Intervals were about 2 minutes (few longer, several shorter) with the play happening about 30% of the time.  It was definitely periodic rather than just acting as a drowned fumarole.  A rudimentary, cyanobacteria-covered runoff channel was present, so it's been doing this for a while. The last time we saw it was 5/23, and the water in the lake had risen considerably since earlier in the week; possibly the vent is submerged by now.  Lakeshore had been bubbling and spitting on the first two visits (5/18, 5/20) but was under water by the 23rd.  This little guy may be similarly defunct, but considering how little stuff is going on at West Thumb, it seems like it should get some mention! Incidentally, thanks to Jim, Vicki, Bill W, etc., for again making a couple of "early career gazers" feel welcome on our trip.  Just wish we'd been able to spend more time there... -- Bill J.</body> </html>