December 13, 2017

My apologies to any who read this who were looking for last weeks entry.  I did make one, honest I did---but I, not paying attention, posted it on my other blog and didn't realize that until today.  Here is this week's version.  Rest assured that you likely didn't miss much.  I could transfer that one if anyone is interested---just comment to that affect and I will oblige.

         A new bridge across Mink Creek has been installed on the old Ervin/MelRoy Larsen place. The current owners are Johnny and Jeannine Iverson, but they lease the farm to Dennis Clark.The bridge has been a need for quite awhile, particularly for any heavy vehicles. A group of workers and kibitzers gathered with tractors, backhoes and such other necessary equipment to lay the heavy I beams across the gap. A good job to have done and passage to the far side will be much safer.

           Kent and ReNae Egley have been vacationing in Mexico during November. Oh, the fun they had: ocean fishing, checking out the sharks, a camel safari. It was great weather, shared with great people and felt like a life of luxury.

           Richard and Vickie Free enjoyed the warmer weather for a few days in Florida when they went down with their son, Brandon and Heather Hodge and their family from Bountiful, UT. In Orlando the grandchildren and the Animal Kingdom and Epcot center were a great combination. The Free's have been having quite a bit of family time lately. Their son Jacob and Ranette Free of Pindale, WY, brought their children over for a weekend stay.

          Loren and Ken Nash and family were up for the holiday at the Haws family retreat. It was a nice break from their home in Solvang, CA. Theh cold hadn't settled in at that time.

Brooke Corbett, recently returned from an LDS Mission to the Argentina, Resistencia, Mission spoke in the Mink Creek Ward. Family from both the Corbett side and the Golightly side, along with friends gathered to listen as she shared her experiences.

           Glen and Betty Jo Jepsen spent the latter part of November in Canada with the family of their daughter Jill. It was fun for them to be able to be part of the grandchildren's activities. It was worth enduring the bitter cold that engulfed the area while they were there.

           Another couple soaking up Florida sunshine was Patti and Forest Christensen. They traveled there to spend time with Patti's son and his family. She claims there is nothing quite like warm water and a beach with a beautiful ocean stretching to the horizon, particularly during Idaho's cold season.

           Austin and Kathy Jones have been over for visits several times. They now reside on the border area between Thatcher and Treasureton, making for easier walking than the hills of Mink Creek.

           It is 'foggy days in Preston town', but we have not been so afflicted thus far. We have a little lying low in the dawn moments, but it recedes. We can see, down in the valley, a long layer of white that often is there most of the days. Our days have been sunny and bright, cold and crisp. We know from experience that the mists will make their way to us for longer periods of time. Unless, that is the word, unless, we get a good storm to blow things out. It is our hope this second week of December.