We had to hurry off of the peak because of an arriving thunder storm, but we were safely off of the high ground before the hail and rain started, and almost to the car before the lightning and thunder! It was a great hike and even Biscuit the dog survived the drenching. She probably travelled the human equivalent of about 400 miles in that 4 hour period!
Another fun thing we got to do was buy two new mattress sets for the cabin (long overdue, says my aching back!). When you buy mattresses in Evanston, WY, and your house is 30 miles away in the mountains, you don't even ask about delivery....that's a self-help endeavor. So, we strapped all four pieces onto our Big Blue Magic Carpet and headed on down the road!
The problem is, it is WINDY in WY! Every couple of miles I had to stop, get out, shove the whole load back to the other side of the van where it belonged (crosswind) and then amble along at about 4O mph. But we got them there and my back is much more at ease.
Also, thanks to my brother Todd, I have a new hobby, Whittling! My first project was a bit challenging, but I got it done and had a blast doing it. Its called a ball in a cage, and its carved from one solid piece of wood (my grandson, Stephen, was not impressed). Next time I'll try to whittle a nuclear reactor to power the TV and maybe he'll give me a little more respect!
That's what's happening with us. Sue is in Heaven here in the Rockies (as am I) and we don't want to ever leave again. AND WE DON'T HAVE TO!!!!!
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