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Posted on: Mar 06, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Al and I go back at least to when we were 11 years old and in Boy Scouts. When we were 14 Al, Doug Austin and I did a 50-mile, 5 day hike from Scottsbluff to Kimball to a lake west of Kimball. Bonds were formed! When we were 15 Al, Doug Austin, Swen Larson and I put a boat in the North Platte river at Fort Laramie and spent 5 days floating 50 miles downstream to Scottsbluff (see picture when we landed). Later Al and I swam for the High School swimming team (see photo) and we were life guards at the YMCA (along with Sue Arterburn). The bond continued through college at the University of Wyoming and then into the future until February 24, 2025 when Doug set up a conference call where I could talk with Al. Al said "so long Jim." I knew he was telling me the final goodbye. March 1, Al left us ending a life time of shared adventures. Now Al has reached the end of the trail and gone off to explore. My best to Al on this last great adventure!! His friend Jim Halfpenny
Vivi shared a life time of adventures with me and Al Amundson her husband. To Vivi I say thank you for all your life you have given to us since the high school days and at the YMCA up to today. My friend, I am with you now and into the future!! Take care, Jim Halfpenny
Vicki was a bright spot in my high school time! I will deeply miss her and my condolences to all who share my sorrow in her passing. Take care my friends, Jim Halfpenny
Posted on: Sep 25, 2024 at 9:40 PM
My thoughts are with you during this difficult portion of your life's journey!!! Diann Thompson Weinmaster) is also sending her best thoughts!!
Posted on: Sep 25, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Still kicking on at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park (YNP) just not as high. Still teaching classes on bears, wolves, tracking and climate change. Had to quit our Arctic programs due to covid.
I am emergency coordinator for radio communications on the north third of YNP to about 70 miles north. Due many other radio service projects including sear h and rescue.
Several pictures for you viewing enjoyment.
