[Badger: Black Hills]

Ruth and I just got in. First, I want to say thanks to Kris, Greg and C.C. You put in a lot of time and effort and it is greatly appreciated. We had three pretty good days. We came down 83 east of Flathead Lake and avoided rain all the way to I90 where it got clear. I got some road rash that day during a cave tour by slipping and falling on slick rock. On Friday we dodged through Yellowstone (and also dodged on to the shoulder to let a cage driver win his game of chicken in our lane). Had light sprinkles as we headed east on Beartooth Highway. Went down a Gorgeous ride on Chief Joseph Highway and stayed at Ruth's sister's in Belfrey (15 miles east of Red Lodge). Went to a music festival that night and heard a great band, Igor and the Red Elvises. Today we came through the Bighorns and had some good visits with riders going to and from Sturgis. We're home safe and sound and are SO glad we went.
Thanks to all of you for a great time.

Noel and Ruth
Badger and Otter