6/26/26 5:00 Cold, calm with sprinkles and intermittent drizzle.

They had a bear raid this camp earlier in the week.  That’s okay. I have bear spray. In the truck. Parked at the other end of camp, down by the highway.

Up at 2 for a dash to the latrine and again at 430 with somewhat less urgency. My good home cooking is to blame, no doubt.

I kept the fire going in the lodge all night. It is inclement outside but nice and toasty inside.

I expect Samantha and family to visit today.

Right now, I’m sipping tea and warming my toes.

Good morning.