On the road

We left much later Saturday than expected. The automatic irrigation system for the backyard had stopped working on Friday (due to severed or worn-out wires). As a result, Jerry spent a good deal of time trying to fix the problem. Finally, Saturday morning, with the help of Joe (the landscape designer and gardener who did our desert landscaping) the system was back up and running. Whew!

It was close to 10:30 a.m. before we hit the road. It was a good feeling finally being on our way. We drove until 4:00 o'clock, and then settled in for the evening at a pleasant enough hotel in Mesquite.

This morning we left bright and early and drove from Mesquite all the way to Pocatello, Idaho. The snow-capped mountains and rocky ridge formations are awe inspiring! When we drive back to Rancho Mirage in the fall, we hope (G-d willing) to take a side trip to the Grand Canyon.

We are now happily ensconced in a comfortable room at the Red Lion Hotel after a relaxing and pleasant dinner in their steakhouse. A warm bath, a good book, a wonderful partner - I am blessed.