June 25th, 2011
The river is still running high. The Dog House Saloon 13th Annual Duck Race, twice rescheduled, was held today. Both the Clark Fork and Saint Regis are still to high to conduct the race.
The 500 or more little yellow ducks would have been entangled in the weeds or quickly swept past the finish line, with no hope of retrival. The winning duck was pulled from a child's wading pond in the bar parking lot.
A fine time was had by everyone that attended.
A fun, family time to see old friends and make new acquaintances. Seemed like everyone there won a raffle prize or placed in the duck competition.
The food was delicious, especially Doris P's. famous macaroni salad.
Enjoyed visiting with several fellow prospectors. Everyone is excited about the strong runoff and looking forward to a productive mining season ahead.
The snow is melting on Charlie Miller Saddle and I expect to be playing in the creek at the Hard Times Mine by the end of next week. Wishing everyone color in their pan and a safe and happy Fourth Of July. See you on the mountain.
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