Archaeology on the high Plains isn't for pussies. The winter brings temps of roughly -30, and in the summer it can easily top out around 110. Humidity is another characteristic, and if the wind isn't blowing its usual 25-35 mph, the mosquitos will remind you of the wonders of a calm day. Geology dictates a lot of this: pot holes and alkaline soil make for wonderful mosquito breeding grounds. Andrew Spielman wrote some great book on it some years ago. But back to meteorology: about half way on the hike into the project area, I looked south of our position and said to my co-worker, "That one is touching down..." We thought it prudent to return to the vehicle, which was only about a 1/2 mile away. Lightning strikes were harder to get with the camera, but I assure you bolts were coming down all around. Electric for sure. Here's to the strength of Thor, and the wisdom of Odin. Enjoy.
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Glad to see you made it, MFT!
On top of all this, the same area hosts USAF B-1 bombing runs, I think out of Wyoming. I was swooped in the work truck today. Impressive machine.
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