July 14, 2007: Don't Let the Vagrant In

Saturday, July 14, 2007

The BLM Cody office got us free tickets to the Buffalo Bill Museum. I looked at the Firearms and Natural History exhibits.

Dave was the best technical advisor we’ve worked with. I’ll miss working with him and with his horses, Tramps and Tom. 

Today I found out that I had no more minutes on my phone. I used to get warnings when I was running low. I wonder where they went? I had to call the Nelsons from a pay phone.

I took a nap this afternoon and woke up to a knock on my door. I opened the door with the chain on to see a slouching man with long grey hair. I quickly shut the door thinking, “It’s that man who’s been sleeping outside all day.”

Surprised, the man asked, “Are you going to open the door?”

Grumpily, I said, “No!”

The man wheedled, “Why not?”

Annoyed, I asked, “What do you want?”

The man began, “I brought you the house key…”

I think, “Why is my landlord giving me a key? I already have one. Wait! That’s Adam Nelson!”

I quickly opened the door and tried to explain.

I was embarrassed, but I think Adam will just laugh at me when we talk next time.