Abby's Feeling Bad

The last 3 days have been stressful because we noticed Abby had something wrong with her Friday night. She had no control of her back legs and rear end. She was dragging her legs, couldn't jump, and could hardly walk. We were worried she had had a stroke or torn a muscle somehow. Since it was Friday we decided to wait until Monday to go to the Vet. Took her to the Vet today she took an x-ray and said it was a swollen disc around the neck area. She did an acupuncture treatment and said Abby had relaxed a lot already. She wanted to keep her overnight and give her another treatment tomorrow morning, hoping this would work and not have to give her steroids. Probably will come home tomorrow with medicine and must not have much activity for a couple of weeks. We were relieved it wasn't something permanent. Hopefully our little girl will be home with us tomorrow and feeling better.

First Day in Yellowstone  8/10/10 Tuesday

A line of cars met us at the front gate about 9:30. Got in with Don's Golden Age Pass(no charge).  Started looking for wildlife and now with a map of the park, Don was trying to decide where to go first.  We decided to head toward the Old Faithful area (along with thousands of other tourist). When there was a pull out or cars were stopped on the side of the road, we stopped.  It was seventeen miles to the Madison turn and then right to Old Faithful.  All the parking lots along the way were packed.

Our first geocache in Yellowstone was an earthcache about this Talus. 
(Be sure and click on the picture to enlarge)

Next, was the Fountain Flat Drive, I was seeing my first Geysers.

Then on to the Firehole Lake Drive and saw the Great Fountain Geyser. Across the street from this one we found a little trail that had some small hot springs and pools that were off the beaten path with no tourist around.

Lunchtime

Don wasn't really touching the water it was way too hot!!

This was Firehole River and looked like the perfect fly fishing river.

Our rental car a Ford Focus with satellite radio and sun roof.

Lots of pictures following taken at Midway Geyser Basin.

We finally made it to Old Faithful area along with thousands of other tourist about 2:00 in the afternoon. It was a little hard to find a parking spot.

Waiting for it to erupt.

Trying to get a video.

Old Faithful Inn

This little guy didn't read the sign.

We took a tour with one of the Park Rangers around the area of Old Faithful. He gave us the history & scientific info for the area.

Inside the Dining Building at Old Faithful.

On our way back to the room about 4:00 in the afternoon we spotted the elk in the field.

We had a great first day and looking forward to seeing more of the park tomorrow.