The Weather Rock Report
Thursday January 4th 2007
Location: The Bozeman House Front Yard, Bozeman, MTThis is a longer then usual report however we were finally able to journey to the most sacred offering ground- the ‘Ski Resort’.
The warm weather started dropping slightly and then early this AM is started to snow slightly. 1 inch of snow fell down here while up at the offering ground they received 4 inches of snow.
With much jubilation and excitement the 3 youngest members of the family prepared very early this AM to journey to the scared spot. They prepared themselves by the wearing of many layers of ceremonial clothing, head coverings, and hand coverings. Then taking us with them they headed to the sacred place.
The road to the area was icy and covered in snow through a semi narrow canyon, (I assume to make it harder for the less devout to make it to the place) and after driving for 35 minutes they arrived.
They went and using money for their first offering rented long thin polished pieces of an unknown wood like substance yet much more flexible and light called ‘skis’. They also acquired hard heavy boots that encased their feet and ankles firmly and prevented them from walking any faster then a measured hobble- another way of showing respect I assume.
Then taking thin poles that would click into the specially made boots into the attachments on the ‘skis’ and slide across the snow.
Then with much excitement and jubilation they slid across the snow (using the poles to help push themselves) the then would then embark on automated transportation devices to carry themselves up the hill. The transportation devices at this particular offering site moved very slowly- allowing the cold to seep fully through their ceremonial robes- to offer much time for contemplation and respect.
Once reaching the top then would then throw themselves down the mountain at high speeds exalting in the rush and feeling of freedom.
They did this many times throughout the day stopping only once to eat a ceremonial meal. It appears that most all ‘Ski Resorts’ are known for serving only the best tasting and finest food served in the entire state- so as to not offend the gods.
The group spent the entire day, and left in very happy and high spirits. It seems these offering sites renew and refresh the person making the offering.We enjoyed ourselves very much as well and I regret the day being over.
28.0 this morning reaching a high of 37.0 at 5 PM and as of this writing the temperature is 21.9.
I will post my next report tomorrow.
The Weather Rock
