<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div>I had a great trip to Yellowstone in September. I got to see Giantess erupt for the first time along with Tilt's Baby, Churn and Vault (4 new (to me) UGB geysers in one day!). <br></div><div><br></div><div>Despite my nearly-best efforts, a Fan and Mortar eruption eluded me. Perhaps it was the sleep deprivation or spending enough time alone with the "Pile of Rocks," but somehow I ended up with this report from Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011</div><div><br></div><div>From Fan & Mortar, Sep 27, 2011:<br></div><div><br></div><div>~2030 <br></div><div><br></div><div>*Yawn* Ahhh, I see the sun has gone down. It feels good to be waking up after running around all day. I feel like I accomplished nothing all day! I had so much to do that I was just all over the place, but that nap has really
made me focused and refreshed!</div><div><br></div><div>2033</div><div><br></div><div>My bench-sitting friends were gone, but here comes someone new! Oh, it's Jake! He likes to spend time with me at night. He seems really interested in what I have to say! I'm so glad he's here!</div><div><br></div><div>2035</div><div><br></div><div>Jake's getting something out of his backpack. Oh no, I HATE this part....</div><div><br></div><div>2036</div><div><br></div><div>Do you REALLY have to shine that thing in my eyes? C'mon, I'm just waking up and it's really annoying!</div><div><br></div><div>2040</div><div><br></div><div>Seriously, I'm getting angry!</div><div><br></div><div>2044</div><div><br></div><div>STOP IT! Ahhh, finally you turned turned that thing off. Oh, and now you're getting on the radio to talk to your friends. That's kind of rude since I'm right here. Oh, right, you're trying to get more
people to come here to see me. Thanks!</div><div><br></div><div>2049</div><div><br></div><div>That yelling tired me out for a while, but I'm back.</div><div><br></div><div>2054</div><div><br></div><div>Do you feel a cold draft coming from off the river? Excuse me for a moment while I go close the window.</div><div><br></div><div>2056</div><div><br></div><div>Ahhh, much better don't you think? I'm starting to feel really powerful now, but I can still talk to you without feeling so cold.</div><div><br></div><div>2057</div><div><br></div><div>It's fun to wave at you with my right foot, too! Have you noticed? I really enjoy waving then stopping for a few seconds and give a big shout. I feel so strong!</div><div><br></div><div>2105</div><div><br></div><div>WOW, is it ever hot in here! I better go open that back window.</div><div><br></div><div>2106</div><div><br></div><div>Hey! Where are you going? Why
are you walking down to the bridge? To look at my back side! That's very embarrassing. I already told you that I opened the back window to let the cool air in! OK, you're coming back now...just don't leave me! I'm feeling quite good now. Yelling makes me feel great and relaxed.</div><div><br></div><div>2107</div><div><br></div><div>So much energy now! I've got to let it out! I'm going to go take a view of the river then come out up high to say 'Hi' again.</div><div><br></div><div>2113</div><div><br></div><div>The view from the river is nice, but it's even better from up here! I've got two place to take in the view from up here. How are you doing Jake? You seem tense and excited. Oh yeah, talk to your friends again...but where are they? I'm just getting started!<br></div><div><br></div><div>2116</div><div><br></div><div>See, I can wave my left hand up here too! How
about we play peek-a-boo for awhile...that'll be fun!</div><div><br></div><div>2126</div><div><br></div><div>OK, enough peek-a-boo. I'm really ready to take in the view. Wow, it looks amazing from up here. I should go higher. WOW! Look at that! I can see more and more the higher I climb.</div><div><br></div><div>2130</div><div><br></div><div>Hi, Jake! Look at me! I'm getting up to about as tall as you are. There's no stopping me now. Ha ha, yes, dance Jake, DANCE!! We'll dance together! It's been a while since I had so much fun!!!<br></div><div><br></div><div>2131<br></div><div><br></div><div>WAIT! WHERE ARE YOU GOING?????!? Why are you packing up all your things? Where are you going??? You're leaving, no, you're RUNNING across the bridge!!! Why?! Don't leave me! It gets so lonely out here. I was having so much fun I could explode, but, you
leave me NOW? I...I, I don't know what to say anymore.<br></div><div><br></div><div>2132<br></div><div><br></div><div>*Sob* *sniffle* *sniffle*<br></div><div><br></div><div>2133<br></div><div><br></div><div>*Sniffle* OH! You're back. You went off to change your clothes?? Are you trying to impress me? Well, I didn't think you were coming back. It doesn't matter. It's over. You hurt me, Jake, and I just don't feel like having fun anymore. I'm sorry it's come to this.</div><div><br></div><div>2144</div><div><br></div><div>I'm going to the basement to drink. Drink my sorrows away. See you in a couple days, if you're lucky...<br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>