Rennovation and Rejuvination

Work is happening at the Capitol.  Are they paining?  The tulips are quite finished, but the azaleas are amazing.  Sat down with Idaho Senator Crapo''s staff member Peter today and talked about wildland fire.  It went well.  Enjoyed a nice lunch at a little Mexican place and just spent a couple of hours listening to a very interesting presentation on cancer in the fire service.  Tak- aways from the presentation: quit smoking.  Eat well.  Exercise.  As you say so well, Mom, "if you live long enough, you are going to die!"

Tonight, the big lavish banquet.  I'll take my camera.  Chief Redwine will be driving up from Emmitsberg to join our table.  Check out the background in this first picture!