For the fireworks tonight, I decided to climb Canfield Mountain (on the DRZ -- my motorcycle) and I'm glad I did. While the picts weren't the best from up there (too far away) I did find that I like trail riding at night. Will have to continue that practice as the days come forward.

On top, there were a half-dozen police officers maintaining peace among all the 4-wheeler and motorcycle enthusiasts. Upon leaving, one asked if I got some good pictures (to which I replied it was too far away) then he asked if I saw the plane go down. Someone landed a single-engine on the Interstate just then. You could see the police cars moving on the Interstate getting to the location. Upon looking at my pictures later, I did see what appears to be that plane, and that's the last picture of the bunch. It's actually 2 images stitched together, and I left the difference in exposure to help see. But circled in red is what I believe to be that plane. Interesting that I was able to capture that with a 14mm lens from the top of the mountain at night.

Watching the news later, they mentioned that no one was injured, which was good. However, there are lots of people trying to get back to Spokane from CDA -- so I'm sure it slowed down the already mass exit from the fireworks.

More info: http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=12755251

Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve updated the site. For June I’ve been in Olds, Ablerta, Canada, working on our GoodSeed Canada office. This is the same project I was at back last October / November. Things are going well—many things are done, just a few odd things yet to do (including bathroom and kitchen countertops / sinks).

Things I worked on this trip: baseboard, window / door trim, hanging doors, painting, drywall taping / mudding, electrical, fire doors (hanging, hardware), plumbing, concrete work, among other things to boot. It was a good trip.

“No job is worth doing if you can’t buy new tools!”

After work yesterday, I headed to Airdre to hang out with Rob, as Janette was away for the weekend. Went to church this morning w/ Rob and Justice, and on the way home (out of the way…) I stopped to visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. Only $10 to get in, I spent a couple hours looking and admiring the fossils they had there. Must have been something to live in the days these beasts were roaming the earth!

Drove up to Canada once again. This time for about a month if all goes well. I guess if things go real well, it’ll be less time, but I know how things go…

Took a trip to south of Sandpoint, ID to see the Bird Museum. Very worth the trip!

On the way home, stopped at Moab, UT. Today we visited Dead Horse State Park, and Canyonlands National Park, ending up in Pocatello Idaho.

Anna—you made it! Congrats!

For supper, we met at Russ’ new house.

Drove in today, and went to Jean’s for dinner.

Spent most of the day in Yellowstone, and ended up in Rock Springs, WY.

Left this morning at around 7:30 AM, arriving at our hotel at close to 10:00 pm.

Took the mine tour in Wallace, ID. Would recommend it to anyone!

Took the folks up to Bonners Ferry and around - taking a tour of the area.

After work (which included but not limited to a trip to the dump, a run to deliver some shelves to Barney, re-enforcing some shelving, stacking a skid of books on the shelves, IT work and web maintenance) Jim was kind enough to shoot my picture for me. Barney came and we had a good time. After which had some Coldstone...

An over-due update. Joe came out 2 weeks ago to help put my bathroom back together. This was the first thing I ripped out when I bought the place almost 3 years ago, but hadn't gotten to putting it back together. I was sure thankful that Joe came to get the job started! He hoped to get more done, but what we got done was great. All the plumbing moved, electric done, shower in and sheetrock up. I'm currently mudding, hope to have it done by the end of the week.

However, the sink in my other bathroom was a different story. I bought a yard-sale sink, then put on a faucet. Then I found out the sink was too small for the hole left from the other sink! Now, the options mounted. Barney ended up talking me into putting tile down, which is what we did on Saturday. Today we grouted and should seal it up in a couple days. I'm very thankful for Barney's help in putting that together, too!