utah idaho trip

Dad feeding the sheep

the stroll out to the animals

barn cats

Last week Casey and I were able to spend 4 days in Portland, Oregon, doing a men's weekend. We had dinner with Win and Kyle, and Adam, Ken, and Joe. They drove back and dropped me off for the night with Gary and Tod. Gary dropped me off at the airport to fly to Salt Lake City.

Monday night I had some friends over, then received Dad at 3 p.m. to help me pack my belongings from my place there. We went to Payson Tuesday night, and returned to pack my Uhaul. It was great to spend time with Dad, and to talk with Leslie on the phone. Thank you for calling. We went to the airport and picked up Cristina and family returning from Chile.

Wednesday I drove to Pocatello and stayed with Jimmy and Joany. Gave them a bed and couch, and saw Lobo their malamute dog (fierce-looking as a wolf, absent-minded as goldfish). We saw a rock band in a friend's garage, and cousin Dustin and Carla.

Friday I drove in a smaller SUV to Boise with my belongings. Had dinner with the Merricks and Mark and Justin - thank you Rita for your graciousness! Then went to Sacajawea hot springs and Bonneville hot springs, staying overnight at Sourdough Lodge Saturday in the Boise National Forest. Great times with Mark, Justin, and Curt.

Monday I drove back to Seattle the eight hours over the pass. It was sunny and beautiful late winter all the way home. Glad to be back with Casey. And glad to have interacted with so many people that matter to me.