October 2007 – stopped in Seeley Lake on the way to Bigfork.
There was some sort of event happening – can’t recall what it was, but there was a biologist with a rehabbing eagle on display.
Me: “Can I pet the eagle?”
What the biologist said: “No, we don’t recommend it.”
What the biologist thought to himself: “Sure, you idiot – go for it, you don’t need all of your fingers, right?”
IN MY DEFENSE – I had never before been up close to an eagle, and I guess maybe that I assumed since it was “leashed” and under supervision that it might be OK…? Hey, didn’t hurt to ask!
And yes, wife and I enjoyed a meal at Lindey’s – it was amazing!
