Gma and Gpa reporting from Boise

Greetings,

Have been watching to see whether anyone would jump in after Domino gave us the report on the West Point visit and fencing meet. Guess everyone was too busy with weather--know we were in Big Bend!

Matt has been reporting to us today of the current expectation in Big Bend. Glad we have made arrangements to have the drive cleared and the blower is ready to go with extra gas in a can for the younger parish member who helps when we are away

Having an enjoyable time here at the Middle Fork address. Freya has been very cordial with us from the first minutes we arrived. We're anticipating a great party tomorrow and she is frequently mentioning the ice cream cake which has been promised!

Our flights on Sunday were on time, both departing and arriving. Had a total of 4 hours in the air with cloud cover over 90% of the route. Did have a break as we crossed the Missouri and a few quick ones over western WY mountains probably around Tetons and Yellowstone and then across ID--might have seen Mt. Borah.

I accompanied Matt on Monday morning when he drove east on I-84 to pick up the carcass of very big bull elk which had been hit, probably by a truck, and was on the west bound left shoulder in the media.
It was a tough location and his onboard winch blew fuse before it was completely up his 4-wheel on/off portable ramp and into the pick-up deck. Luckily,
a couple of good samariatans stopped and helped us with the final hefty lift and push. All this with traffic whizzing by at high way speeds despite his flashing amber and blue lights! An adventure!

Finding time for some reading and following the primary results.

About 3/4 inches of snow here overnight with heavy fog this AM. ABout 35 with sunshine now and some melting. Mountains are beautiful and C & M say this amonnt of snow remaining on the ground for more than a few days is quite unusual for this time of year.
No complaints because the moisture is needed.

Stephen needs to know that we have been invited to
enjoy the Christmas gift puzzle he sent. She carries the box around and is proud to show us how quickly she can put the pieces together!!

More later on the good times we are having. Matt is at the gym for a workout and provided the directions on how to find our way to the blog.

Grandma was asked if she wished to review this before it was posted. She demurred and said she was taking nap!

Love and prayers from snowy/sunny IDAHO!!

Grandma and Grandpa