No Snow.

Visibility was zero on Wednesday. Thank God I didn't have to go. Customers are always mad about that. "Will I get a refund?" - like the driver makes that decision. I don't even answer that question. "Well, call and talk to management. But, in the meantime, we can have a nice day.... " Now leave me alone.

We sent out this tour today with only five people. Two Iraqi chemical engineers (one of whom couldn't even be bothered to get in the picture), an Iraqi wife (in red) who barely spoke English, and, thankfully, a Brit and an Australian Veterinarian.

The Iraqis were clueless on what a group tour is. Luckily, I didn't have a full van as they each took up two seats. Some countries have nerve calling Americans "arrogant." I promise I will always have more respect for myself than to tolerate being treated like the houseservant of some third world uberling.

Anna, a Brit, married to one of the Iraqis was fun to be with. She asked good questions, participated well, appreciated the trip. Elaine was very interesting to be with. She was particularly interested in native herbal remedies and shared interesting information about wholistic medical practice. She and Anna had a great day together. So, I worked all day just for them.

Horses. We saw more horses yesterday on the res. They come down from the mountain to steal grain and water from the cattle.

HORSES. My boss told me that a woman who was with me several weeks ago called to complain about my tour. MY TOUR! It seems that she took umbrage with my enthusiasm for the wild horses: where they came from, how they live, how many they are. I even go out of my way to stop for pictures of WILD horses. But - her complaint was that the only INDIANS I showed her are........