The flat lands of Montana
Passed several historical markers and places,
such as Sleeping Buffalo rock, Nelson lake and
Malta local historical museum
Had an interesting chat in a local museum,
with an older guy, who was once a sheep herder.
Regular stuff. To much regulations, drill more.
His point, there is unlimited oil here.
He still forgot that it took millions of years
for nature to 'make' the oil, and we just burns
it up in a few decades. Unlimited, was at least
250 years according to his info. He only forgot
that is was a number of more than a year ago at
the current production rates of then. They plan
to double the production each year for the next
5 years. After 1 year, this is a reserve of 125
years, next year 62, 3th year 31, 4th 15, and
within 5 years all will be gone in 7 years.
And seen the 'scenic drive' yesterday, doubling
is an underestimate.
Charles M Russell National wildlife refuge
Nice nature displays, but contrary to the promise,
no wildlife at all to see, even not in the
"slippery Ann" Elk viewing area.
Guess the origin of that name !!!
Another sudden storm, that I skipped by driving
in the good direction.
PS: "slippery Ann" explained:
Cyprian Matt was some sort of notorious outlaw
who operated a trading post in the 1880's.
Over the years, Cyprian became Siparyann and
finally Slippery Ann.
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