We have been having a rather odd summer. Nearly every day for the last two weeks it has rained and not just sprinkled, but really rained. It has resulted in things staying very green and quite nice. It has also been relatively cool. Gail is happy, because by this time last year, things were beginning to turn brown and did not look so good. It is good to have her spirits up.

The big news this week was the Motorcycle Jamboree this weekend. The jamboree brings out the best in Elko culture, including Sue's Fantasy Club offering free drinks to its "clients" and setting up a vendor booth to sell alcohol laced Otter Pops. I am not making this up. One of the many shocks coming to Nevada was how loose the liquor laws are. Essentially, except for in your car, you can drink whatever you want, wherever you want, whenever you want. Thus, the jamboree results in a lot of local yocals having a good time, insuring Andy will have plenty of work.

Andy was quite excited because this year there were suppose to be two nights of concerts. The first night L.A. Guns, Great White and Molly Hatchet were scheduled to play. Night two were two all-female cover bands Zepperella (Led Zeppellin) and Hells Belles (AC/DC). Andy went both nights. The first night was rained out and the second night the sound system did not work so well. He was greatly disappointed.

Other than the Jamboree it was a fairly quiet week. Our nephew Gareth was with us until Thursday and we enjoyed having him visit. It gave the boys someone else to play with. Gail did a few cleaning jobs, but she has arranged her schedule so she works every other week, thus giving her time with the boys. So far the schedule has worked out.

We are all looking forward to our upcoming trip to New Hampshire. Everyone is excited to be going back.

Not much else to report. Hope all is well with our friends and family.