Stuck at the Ranch

Saw my first moose during a morning walk along the Snake river -- it was on the opposite shore heading into the woods as it munched on the leaves of the small bushes on the riverbank.  I wouldn't have probably noticed it but, a man fishing with his son mentioned its presence and that they had seen one the previous day on the other side of the bridge and in the brush on the south side of the river.

This creature was huge and am sure its back side was as tall as me -- rather mangy looking as it appeared to be loosng its winter coat (no anlers either that I could see -- with my binoculars). No picture either as it seemed to be mostly in the shade.

Found out earlier this morning that my Jeep needs the transmission rebuilt and will not be ready until early next week.

Only bus service from here (Flagg Ranch) seems to be twice a day (7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.) and costs $14  day.  It only runs into Grand Teton and Jackson to the south.  No bus service runs into Yellowstone from here so, will only plan for time being to get better views of the Tetons and hope to have time for one or two trips into Yellowstone (depending on when the Jeep is ready).

By the way, Yellowstone is only 2 miles north of here and no shuttles or buses run that distance  yet, the first stop going south (Colter Bay) is 16 or 18 miles (at 45 mph).  Tow truck charge to Jackson is $415 (where the nearest auto repair shops are).

Can't find my camera cable for downloading images so, no pictures until I can find or remember where I had put it.  Hooray!  Found it.

Did manage to catch an 18-1/2 inch Cutthroat trout earlier this evening and boy was it fun as heck to get it landed using my micro-mini spincasting rig.   Will cook it tomorrow evening or early afternoon -- should last at least two meals.  Biggest trout of the year for me.  WooHoo!  What fun!