Glad you folks enjoyed the story... I wish I could take credit for the "wisdom". I think it's a good idea every now and again to take a step back, take a deep breath, and contemplate what really is essential in life... versus what we think is important. Sometimes the things we think are important make us loose focus on something very essential. Then we get "hosed".

Anyway... good August to all of you hot springers!

Looks like I might get the chance to visit during the first Friday in September. It's been several months since I visited Deep Creek, but I have had the opportunity to do some "Hot Pottin" in some great springs in Idaho's neck-o-the-woods. I'm sure things will be a lot different visiting Deep Creek during this hot time... the last time I was there was in April or May... I think. Nice wild flowers... just the right temperature.

Anyway, I have a meeting in San Berd'o on Thursday the 4th, maybe I can extend things a day or two. I'd like to do some serious exploring of the whole area on that Friday, and not have to worry about catching a plane out that night. Then maybe another visit on Saturday m'ng. We'll just have to see when and how things come together.

Perhaps we'll see some of you soon in that wonder of wonders: "As the Deep Creek Flows!"