The truck has had its oil changed and tires rotated. It is ready for me to put another five thousand miles on it, which is just about what I put on a vehicle when I work at Yellowstone. Having done this work trip for seven years, I have learned what items I need to pack. Being a tech nerd, I have created a checklist on my phone that I go through as I pack. I don't use luggage, but I use two large bins, as these are better for hauling pillows, blankets, and sheets. After the first year I worked in Yellowstone, I learned that the most important item to bring is a small fan. The dorms are only heated and not air-conditioned. The windows in the dorm room can be opened, but I never do, as the dust is terrible there, and it just coats the room. I have also learned to bring my own power bank and extension cords. I also bring several bottles of water, as bottled water costs an arm and a leg if you purchase it at the store I work in.
I plan on making the trip in three days, as I don't like traveling at night. That also gives me plenty of time to see some sights on the way and to stop by Wall Drug to visit my friends that I worked with in 2020. So my first stop will be the end of Iowa, then Rapid City, and finally Bozeman, Montana. From Bozeman, it is only a two-hour drive to human resources at West Yellowstone. Also, Bozeman has a lot more places to stay that have reasonable rates as compared to West Yellowstone. Once my HR check-in is completed, I get released to head into the park and report to Chanda, the grocery store manager.
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