Happy 2018, day 2

          More snow, just perfect for these holidays. Guests often come hoping for snow as they have journeyed from California or Arizona, even southern Utah, hoping for some snow activity while they are in Mink Creek. Our white slopes await for now.

           Sherry and Ernie York were happy to have a holiday visit from Ernie's son, Don York and their grandson, Brayden, better known as BJ. This limb on the York tree lives in Clearfield, UT, but it has been nearly five years since he has come for a stay.

            Some Birch Creek residents have been grateful for those in the medical profession recently. Ron Norris has had surgery with a shoulder replacement and has had extra challenges with his chores. Craig Larsen suffered from a mini stroke that has affected his left side a bit. Both men are slated for physical therapy appointments in the near future.

             Black Angus cattle are easy to spot against the backdrop of bright,white snow in our daylight hours. However if they are meandering near the highway or other roads in our community during the night they become invisible and may become the cause of considerable damage to man and vehicle. There were two of these critters parading around in our neighborhood last week.

           Jacob and RaNette Free and their children came over from Pinedale, WY for some holiday fun at the grandparents place, Richard and Vickie Free.

            Justin Longhurst is hanging out off and on at his parent's place these days. He is assisting in the coaching with the Preston High School wrestling program.

             The snowmobiles have been active in our canyons. From all reports there is enough snow depth to make the trip up worthwhile.

           Drew and Hilary Erickson and their children spent some holiday time at the home of his parents, Bob and Claudia Erickson. Living in Tempe, AZ, the Idaho snow was a big attraction. They managed to fit in some sleigh riding and a winter walk around the neighborhood.

            Mink Creek college kids have been home for the break and have either left to return to their various educational institutions, are packing and planning to go this week, or, third choice, are on an alternate schedule and will be home for a semester before getting back to their classrooms.

           We have had some January Thaw type weather this last week of the old year. It was a bit earlier than usual, but perhaps it isn't the last. With all the dripping the snow patches are shrinking rapidly, but there is still enough to make these moonlight nights of the beginning of 2018 sparkling and beautiful.

          The outdoor holiday lights throughout the community have been retreating to storage for another year up and down the village. However with this beautiful moon the night scene in Mink Creek is still picture postcard perfect.