OWAV:) 02/14/11, 4am, 40°, Breezy

Windy last night when I went to bed, so bedroom window wouldn't stay open without banging.  We always like fresh air at night, I woke up in the suffocating heat and got up.  It was 4am and very warm, still breezy.  It is supposed to cool off and storm, just in time for our trip south.  Phoenix is 70° today and might be down in the 40's when we get there on Saturday.  GRReat!

Pam and I went to the Big Read, grand finale, last evening.  It was held at the hurricane creek grange hall and played to a full house of 100 people.  A catfish dinner (catfish was surprisingly good) and the potluck dishes were varied and tasty.  I took a dozen deviled eggs and two quarts of dill pickles.  Deviled eggs were gone by the time I went through the line and when I picked up my pickle jars to bring home, there was only three pieces left in one jar.  

After dinner, thank yous were extended to the many financial supporters of the "Big Read" and also local volunteers.  Elizabeth Oliver is stepping down this year after being chairman, since the inception of the "Big Read" six years ago. If Fishtrap is chosen to participate next year we will be reading " The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan.    

With the grange hall bursting at the seams, alive with laughter, singing and the clapping of hands, everyone joined in as Kurt Sutton, entertained us with music and his impersonation of Mark Twain.  He closed his show by stepping into his own persona and gave a tribute to our many service men and women, who have served our country.  With laughter in our hearts and full tummies, we made our way home.

Pam and I did a quick detour, stopping at Becky and Johns for a short visit.  Becky still in Joseph, one day longer than she planned.  She and John went to the Elks crab feed on Saturday night and Becky spent the day in bed with an upset stomach and hives.  No more crab for that girl.  She will head back to Salem and law school today.

Bobi, Cienna and I had our almost daily chat yesterday, while catching up on our many scrabble games, so nice to see there smiles and hear voices at the same time.  Rusty is flying home from China and will land at the Redmond airport sometime today.  He usually emails us soon after disembarking.  Will be good to have him back in the USA.

Awe, Ruby Peak is lit up, my clue to bring this to a close for another day.  OWAV:)