The passage of time continues. Another summer and more reminders of the aging process. The graying face of my 4 legged companion, the miles on my car rolling near 250,000, the news of peers passing away, the slow depletion of physical energy, the desire to still do more, while, in the words of Joni Mitchell, dragging my feet just to slow the circle down. I am hoping that cramming in desired activities and spending time with loved ones is how to slow the circle down. Two photos of my Idaho winter. One through my window (nice to have an uptrack in one's backyard) and one in the backcountry with aforementioned graying companion. It was one for the record books, making yet another wonderful and frustrating memory. Left Idaho Friday morning, the 19th of May. First stop was in Breckenridge, CO celebrating Shane's (2nd cousin) graduation from medical school. 25 cousins attended. Rori, favorite cousin, rented a house at 10,000 ft. with 14,000 footers surrounding it. Stunning environment, but such an elitist town. A small family of foxes kept us company, surprisingly not the usual shy creatures I am used to. These 3 were so tame as to sit on the hot tub and press noses to windows. Stella nearly peed herself watching their boldness through the windows and from the deck. Great time with the family. Stayed 3 nights, left Monday near 11 am and motored to eastern Nebraska. Tuesday I made it to Ohio, but threw a tensioner pulley and found a guy who let me use his shop to replace it and 2 belts. Had to take off the fenders, grills, bumpers to access it. But success was had as was making a friend. Pulled into the cabin at 12:30 Thurs. the 25th. Took a bit for the aaahhhs to take hold, but I'm getting there.
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