I just got back in Idaho. The weekend before the 4th I went up to help TJ build some steps for his new red wood deck. Pop and I built one set and TJ rebuild the other set of steps. The first day Pop and TJ went into town with Trouble and I to get a steak and a couple of beers. Before we had finished, two local girls pulled their chairs up to our table and chatted with us. Dee Dee was born is 1965: OUCH. TJ, that rascal, is always getting us in some kind of trouble. I think both of these girls wanted to have his baby, although I was a little beer foggy on the details. TJ puts on a fine table at his cabin and treats everyone as special guests. Thanks again, TJ. Trouble and I went with the Lau's to Las Vegas for the 4th. We ate well and took in a show. Later, everyone was playing electronic poker and doing fine. I couldn't get an interest in it, so I went to a roulette wheel to watch. The more I watched, the more I was convinced that red was my lucky number. I asked a fine looking Chinese woman where to buy chips. She sold me one for $25.00 I played red and lost. She then sold me $100 worth and I put it all on red again. I won and she was getting excited. I let it ride and lost it all. She said, "Come on. I have some chips and I know where we could play them." Well, I helped her lose them all. She was a good sport and just laughed. Those Las Vegas players are about as friendly as I've ever seen. I had a ball. Life is good.

Thanks Moose and Pam for the wonderful memorial stone for Ma Tish. It was great having you two here and as members of the family. We love ya

TJ & Sue