Yes, there are times when Montana is a good place to be - not as hot as Arizona, not as cold as Minnesota, worm-free fish and dry as a popcorn fart. The only thing missing is people, but I just talk to the animals. Have dinner with 'em, too.

...and sure enough, some golddigger has to spam the comment section.

Sure, everyone has the theoretical ability to become rich, even here. Where I draw the line is when those riches come at the expense of someone else's opportunity. When riches are the byproduct not of one's own efforts but from work Daddy or Granddaddy did, enjoy it to the hilt but don't call yourself "self-made", and ...more

Excuse me - make that golddigger(S).

I haven't turned on the air conditioning all year - I think I'm getting used to it. Now I KNOW I'm nuts.

Very well said, Stumper. Dogs have had it just about as bad thanks to us, and I needn't even mention what we do to each other.

Oh filthyspigot - emphasis on "filthy" - don't EVER let me catch you alone in an alley, chickens%!#!!! You must like being absolutely hated.

Too bad the Soviet rocket blew up on the pad (their escape tower worked so the cosmos were OK) - too many smaller engines to coordinate I guess (30+ to our five), but that would've been a helluva drag race to the moon.