We made it home Saturday evening grateful to have gone and more grateful to be home.
The filight in and out of Denver are hairy, and we more than white knuckled it flying into Denver from Omaha.

The Church History was great and we found references to some relatives that crossed the plains part way and died on the trail. Some in Mount Pisgah and in Winter Quarters.

Some pictures of such places:

Mount Pisgah-

Alvah Hancock is my 4th gggGrandfather who died at Mt. Pisgah

John Lawrence is Mom's gggGrandfather who died at Winter Quarters. His name was on the book on display in the visitors center, across the street from the Pioneer Cemetery.

And on the plaque in the Cemetery with a son and possibly a daughter. Tough times in Winter Quarters in 1846.

Yesterday Mom and I spent the day collecting stuff and getting ready for our big Midwest Workshop. We spent a ton on clothes. I know Mom will look sharp, me on the other hand?...it will be debateable.
We will travel Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and hit the Church History sites. Should be fun. We have a presentation to make at Far West, Missouri. New shirts, pants, you won't be able to recognize us all decked out!
I am getting ready to ride in the ULCER race. It is tough getting in the miles needed for the ride. Cheramie and Angie have registered too, We are riding as a team! I selected the name and Mom thinks it not such a good one. We are called "The Flying Desert Monkeys" Now you know how Mom thought what she thought. But the name is better than ..."Team, Do It The Hard Way" which would be my second choice. "Ride Hard or Don't Ride Hard"

On May 22 Dad was inducted into the Nebo Hall of Fame. It was nice to see some of the kids he has coached and the feelings they had for him. His whole family was there as well as many of the grandkids and great grandkids. I think he appreciated the family around more than the induction. I carved him a little coach for the occasion.

The Coach's family

I think I'll name him..mmm...mini-me!

Another great coach too!

Congratulations Dad and Mom we are very proud of you!