Woman and Man’s Best Friend…has passed away
I always wondered exactly what “a heavy heart” meant. I now know what it means for me in a poignant, piercing manner. Last night our beloved dog, Bela, passed away in her sleep. Finding her on her bed and realizing that she was “gone” was almost unbearable. I think my heart fell from my chest and shattered on the deck. Somehow, it is back in my chest, but is a heavy lump, sitting there, in the way…aching for Bela.
Yesterday we had taken a hike up one of our favorite ridges. Yes, she was almost 13 years old and her hips were getting stiff, but on the hike she was spry and as happy as usual to be out with us in the mountains. We were enjoying her golden years. She was alway a good dog but lately even better. She stayed in close proximitiy and always looked at us with adoring eyes as if to say, “Are you having as good a time as I am?” Tears flow, hearts ache, but that doesn’t bring her back.
Thank you Bela for all you gave us, even in your passing. You wi
ll always be in my heart. You adored Jack (he spoiled you) and you loved me (after all, I fed you). I hope you know how much we loved you and will always miss you. They often say, “she was one of a kind.” You were. There will never be another spirit as wonderful as you.
First Post for Merle’s Adventures
I want to share photos and stories of flora and fauna I see on my outdoor adventures. As I work from home in the Bitterroots, my focus is there. I will also add photos and stories from travel and from friends and family.
Because I am working with photos, I plan to use various photo websites and applications. I will provide reviews of their features, what I like, what I don’t like, and probably what I would wish for. It will be information and ratings based on my experiences uploading, processing, organizing, creating slideshows, etc. It should be interesting!
About Merle Ann Loman
Welcome
My name is Merle Ann Loman. I grew up in a small western Montana town, Ronan and studied at the University of Montana. My most significant work experience has been with the United States Forest Service and the Department of the Interior mostly in fire and emergency management. In that experience, I designed and managed computer programs that tracked resources used and needed for incidents and project work. Most projects involved extensive travel. I loved seeing other places, but now I am more interested in being a tourist and working from home.
Why? Because my two daughters attend the University of Montana in Missoula and Jack Mauer and I have a home south of Missoula near Victor, Montana. By working at home in computer web design, I am able to enjoy our families, home, the mountains, and the rivers. This is exactly the life I had dreamed of.
My blogs reflect our love of the outdoors. Visit them at the links below:
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- Merle’s Blogs
- Outdoor Adventures with a Photography Theme
- Merle’s Outdoor Meal Ideas and More
- Wapiti Waters sites
- Wapiti Waters Blog Wapiti Waters Blog at Blogspot.com
- Wapiti Waters.com Blog WordPress Format
- www.wapiti-waters.com Wapiti Waters Main Website
- Bitterroot Trout Unlimited sites
- BRTU Blogspot Bitterroot Trout Unlimited Blog on Blogspot.com
- www.BRTU.org Bitterroot Trout Unlimited Blog in WordPress Format
Find me at…
Merle's Outdoor Recreation Aritcles on examiner.com
See my online photo albums at Picasa.com
and at Merle's SmugMug Photo Gallery
Fly Fishing Montana with Wapiti Waters and Jack Mauer- Pinegrass, a bluegrass concert in Kalispell, MT Nov 14 at 7:30 pmPinegrass, a bluegrass band, in concert, Kalispell, MT on November 14, 2009.Music starts at 7:30 pm.Performance is at the KM Theater. See below for ticket information. KM Theater (map) 40 Second Street EastKalispell, Mt 59901 $15 tickets are available at Colter Coffee 424 Main StKalispell, MT 59901-4849(406) 755-7826 - www.coltercoffee.comNoice Studio & […]
- Winter posts for Wapiti Waters Fly Fishing MontanaOff season is here. We will be posting about fishing, but also about fall hunting, winter, back country skiing, music and other outdoor activities. Thanks for following Wapiti Waters. We look forward to your comments and post input.
- Argentina - fly fishing and more in the Patagonia regionJack Mauer on Rio Chimehuin (Photo by Merle Ann Loman)Fly fishing in Montana might be similar to fly fishing in Argentina, but Argentina’s open spaces are even vaster. Jack Mauer first visited the Patagonia region of Argentina in February and March of 2006. He knew that there would be great fly fishing and made the most of it by floating, fly fishing and cam […]
- When is the best time to fish western Montana?This is the question I am most often asked. In my attempt to answer it, I will take a brief look at our seasons chronologically and try to highlight a few of the more memorable fishing moments in an ‘average’ year.Naturally we will begin with spring. Fish are coming out of a dormant period by mid-March with milder weather and water temperatures. Spring with […]
- Pinegrass, a bluegrass concert in Kalispell, MT Nov 14 at 7:30 pm
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My Blog List
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Alan Pilkington - a message and photos about Alan and Martha's trip to Argentina - Merle and Jack, Martha and I back from BA and trying to catch up after two weeks away. Our hunt for red stag in the Pampas was very interesting. Very differ...
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BRTU Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic, May 9, 2009 - Have you heard about the Bitterroot TU Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic? It is Saturday, May 9th, from 10-4pm at Teller Wildlife Refuge (click for map). Cost is ...
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Montana Gumbo with Baked Brown Rice - [image: Montana Gumbo]*2009, Merle Ann Loman, All Rights Reserved*** Prep Time: 30 min Inactive Prep Time: hr min Cook Time: 45 min Level: Easy – use leftov...
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