Mmmmm, I smell bacon!

Every time I walk into the rig I am nearly knocked over with the smell of maple/bacon. Right now it is a pleasant smell, but I worry about when it gets rancid. Or worse yet, IF and when it ever warms up enough to melt whatever bacon grease is hiding in nooks and crannies and under cabinets. What sort of insects or rodents might be attracted to this scent? If I get an opportunity to sell the 5ver, must I make full disclosure? These questions and worries could keep me awake at night.

Business was very slow at the Fort today. Ranger Megan stopped by and I took her picture. She is in Union dress as she is giving the musket demonstrations today. She reminded me she couldn't get too close to the fire because of the cartridges she carries.



And here she is at the Parade Ground before the demonstration, and firing the musket.





Ah, now I have two days off to look forward to. As usual the first one will be spent doing chores--laundry, getting propane, etc. My 1st tank ran out this morning, and as I had both filled last Wednesday, the one lasted about 6 days which I consider good considering the very cold night-time temperatures. If we get the slight warming trend that is forecasted, I can cut back drastically on propane use, but I am just glad I have an easily accessible source for refills.

Depending on the weather on Wednesday, I may try to get a bit of sightseeing done. I really need to look for a replacement "L" connection for my city water connection. I have looked online for one but either there isn't any (not likely), I don't recognize it (a possibility), or it is not available online (??). I would welcome a suggestion for this item.