Getting back into the swing of things

I finally cleared my background check and have been on the job for a few days.  It's pretty slow around here in the winter but with a few nice days more and more people have been coming in.  I've been giving myself some leeway to get back into the thick of things.  Besides that, It's been kind of a weird start getting myself situated.  But that will come in time. 
The few things that did come naturally is remembering which key fit the back door.  Thank you long term memory.  Nothing worse than standing outside when it's freezing and a herd of elk are trying to get the drop on you.  Also, the putting up and taking down of the flag.  Very important.  And last but not least, the log book.  Since the log book is one of our most important communication devises, I will share what has been "logged" the last few days. 
Friday, March 27, 2015
There was a fresh elk kill this morning by Buffalo Creek off of Slough Creek Campground.  You can't drive into Slough Creek campground yet because the road is closed but you can see people with scopes up on one of the hills.  The kill was made by Lamar Pack Alpha female  #926.  Her mate was killed a few weeks ago by the Prospect Peak pack.  Since then a few of the younger males from Prospect Peak have been hanging out with her trying to become her new "man."  Scientist are watching what will happen because she still has 10 month old pups from her dead mate and she is also currently pregnant with a litter of pups from her dead mate.  (Wolf Drama!)
 There is also a winter kill of a bison by the picnic area where the Yellowstone and Lamar rivers meet.  (the bison probably fell through the ice and drown)  Today the Junction Butte pack and 2 grizzly bears were hanging out by the carcass
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Today the Junction Butte pack and the Mollie's pack were seen hanging out where the Lamar River and Soda Butte creek meet.  (apparently the Junction Butte pack likes to party and they don't really care who they party with)
There were 4 moose spotted in the park NE of Soda Butte creek by the picnic area.  (at the base of The Thunderer area) 
Hot Spring Update:  The Palette area is really flowing with some major changes to water flow.  The travertine lip got top heavy over the winter and broke off.  The water is currently flowing over it and through it.  Opal Spring is pooling.  Roadside spring has stopped.  Minerva is pooling again and the side of Mound Spring is flowing like crazy. 

So that's pretty much it.  Tomorrow I plan on picking up my radio and calling to get home wireless service.  Then I plan on heading out to Tower-Roosevelt and Lamar Valley to try and see some of this wolf drama that is unfolding.  Hopefully I will get some pictures.  Until then, I hope these hold you over.