Snow and pumpkins

Ok, so I realized the other day that it's been a while since I've made a post here. I've been kind of busy...

In the last few weeks, I've gotten do experience a lot of new things- Montana things. I've gotten to go antelope hunting, which involved jumping out of a pick-up and watching a friend shoot at things, and helping grab more ammo. I've gotten to watch the guy's dog, and take it on walks (or did it walk me?). I also saw my first dead elk in the back of a pickup. This kind of caught me off guard- it was nearly as big as the majority of cows that I had seen in Wisconsin. Also, I didn't realize that one could legally kill elk here... Apparently a special permit is required, but it's totally allowed. Hunting seems to be a lot bigger here than in Point- most stores have signs saying that they have seasonings or grinders available, or that hunters are welcome. It's definitely a new thing...

It started to flurry today, which is kind of exciting, although a winter weather advisory has been placed into effect. I can't wait to expierence the winter here. I hear it won't be too much different, but slightly less snowy than in WI.

At any rate, things are going relatively well. We had a pumpkin carving party last night, and a Halloween party this weekend in Sydney. I am still uncertain if I plan to go, but I'll see what happens.

Snow!

I got a phone call last night, around 7 p.m. from the guy. He had gotten an antelope on opening day, and had wanted me to appear. I considered helping, and realized, upon walking in his shed, that this antelope smelled far worse than the deer that I remembered my dad getting in my youth. Instead of being helpful, I sat on a 4 wheeler, attempting to keep him company and occasionally offer comments of support. It was kind of nice, hanging out in a shed. It reminded me slightly of the feeling of family I remembered during deer season back home.

I awoke this morning to a radio alarm clock , wrapped up in his arms and a majority of the blanket, only to find out that the dog appeared to be really excited that we had finally awoken. I began putting my socks and jeans back on from last night. He looked out the window and said, "It's a winter wonderland!" I peered out the window after finally getting dressed, and a sudden wave of excitement came over me. I realized that the feeling of home had suddenly come to eastern Montana for me, but the snow had come a bit too soon. A majority of the leaves have not yet fallen, though the sky has recently been overcast and gloomy. There has been snow, but until today nothing has stuck around.