DeanoD wrote on Oct 15^th, 2009 at 2:37pm:

I want to make this an enjoyable trip for her.

When our wives and GFs first asked to come along we seriously tried to poo-poo the idea. We didn't want to be responsible if they didn't have a good time. After we considered the plus side, we wanted all our ducks in a row for good reason and once we convinced them that a mid May reconnaissance trip each year would make their late July trips better we (reluctantly ;)) agreed. We hit a lot of new territory during those years.  ;D [smiley=thumbup.gif] Just something to think about.



DeanoD wrote on Oct 21^st, 2009 at 2:44am:

but I have my dad's notes of their trip in.  His daily log is interesting and consisted of a lot of detail in plants, animals and weather.

My condolences ... what would your dad think of his son sharing excerpts of his daily log?  I'd be interested if both he and you were willing. Photographs of just the text would be easy and add insight....