I Will Miss...

• The rolling grasses of the plains.
• The way the stars seem never ending under a prairie sky.
• The complex passageways of Wind Cave.
• Roaming bison.
• Chirping prairie dogs.
• Howling coyotes.
• Soaring eagles.
• Stealthy mountain lions.
• Early morning elk herds grazing.
• Sunrises.
• Sunsets.
• The granite pillars that rise from the earth.
• Electric thunderstorms.
• Late night campfires.
• Didging the doo.
• Small town karaoke.
• Hitch Rail open mic night.
• Confiding in Rene.
• Catan nights with Owen.
• Pizza parties at Mike and Mary's.
• Hiking across the open prairies.
• Matthew's gutter mind.
• Seth's toddler dance moves.
• Missing out on a summer with Brie, Tiffiny, and Kim.
• Lucas' Alabama accent and sayings.
• Looking for wildlife with Greg.
• Fist pump Fridays.
• Wildlife Wednesdays.
• Late night volleyball matches.
• Wind Cave full moons.
• The Naked Winery.
• Ted's hilarious jokes and stories.
• Mary's guidance, mentoring, and friendship.
• Mike's knowledge for the outdoors.
• Boxwork (of course.)
• Alvin McDonald
• Jeri's crazy get togthers.
• Don's jokes.
• Lydia's kindness.
• Bethann's guidance and understanding.
• Bradley's support.
• Hiking with O-Dawg.
• Watching Joann Hula Hoop.
• "Is the cave underground?"
• Tom's professionalism.
• Maribeth's random dancing.
• Wine nights with MaryBeth.
• Hanging with Jess and Kelly.
• Lucas' 'voodoo' jokes.
• Paha Sapa Grotto meetings.
• Late night Black-Footed Ferret surveys with Barb.

This is just the begining; much more to come!