going to montana soon.

Our claim, called MAUI, is East of Butte. When the kids were younger, we would go to Maui all the time; but the last few years, it's been hit and miss. So anyway, Todd and I are leaving Saturday morning for a 2-week-get-away-er to the Big-Sky-Country. Besides dredging for gold, our vacation package includes a wonderful night stay, with my nephew Dave and family, at his Helena cabin. I'm sure he'll be happy to see me ;-D ! Then, at some point, we might head over the border to a family reunion (Todd doesn't know that part yet). But I will pack the passports and call my cousin, just in-case. Basically, my go-to-Alberta plan consists of springing the idea on Todd when he's most vulnerable, perhaps after the 3rd or 4th day at the claim. By then he should be exhausted, achey and possibly ready for a nice 5 hour drive and the nirvana of a motel room and steak dinner...Unless, of course, we' strike it rich sooner, in which case, we will collect our lottery-ticket-grand-prize winnings and immediately head across the border to live happily ever after. Today, I wanted to get the trailer beds made; but instead, I was side tracked by Edie Anne, who needed me for 2 hours while her mama and papa went to physical therapy. If we come home early from Montana, it will be because I am homesick and whinnnnne-ey ....and that just might happen sooner than later... because I'm already homesick! And look, her new word is"hi".... cute, cute. cute. Awe gee, I am going to miss her....see I'm already whining.

father's day chinese proverb

"One generation plants the trees and another gets the shade."

Chinese Proverb

I grew up on six acres along the Provo River in beautiful Utah County. In 1957 my father (and his bank) took ownership of Rt#2 box 498- Provo, Utah ... And thus began the hard-work of transforming this new rocky, jack-weed infested plot of land into the lush garden of Eden that exists today. A few years ago, faced with the dreaded old-age decisions and outrageous property taxes, my parents sought out an agreement with Provo City; whereas upon their passing, the 'Stutz Farm' will become a public park.

"One generation plants the trees and another gets the shade." ...and that pretty much sums it up! Happy Father's Day Dad!

Love, The world

Check out his trees listed on the Utah Tree Registry .

various random suckiness

The newspaper was seriously depressing this morning. The economy sucks, Iran sucks, North Korea sucks, H1N1 sucks, Southeastern Utah thieves who are also cowardly-suicide-commit-ors really suck. Sen. Hatch sucks and so does Bennett. Hilary fell and broke her elbow...not only sucks, but most painfully sucks! Okay, so what doesn't suck? Great question! Let's see, in spite of a week-long rainstorm (that sucked) we still managed to build a raised garden-mud-spot which required 6 cubic yards of dirt; promptly delivered, during a downpour, onto our driveway, by a company called "Dirty Deeds, Dirt Cheap". I would have taken pictures but it was all we could do to keep the pile from mudsliding down the street and annihilating the neighborhood...Anyhow, we now are growing an assortment of peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, pumpkin, squash and tobacco. (tobacco is suppose to eliminate the need for pesticide). Aware that our garden is getting a late start, I have turned the remaining growing season over to "OMG"(operation miracle grow). Tuesday was one of the least suckiest days of the week; BFF Lisa and I went to Orem to see my folks. Later that day, we went to the "Tin Angel Cafe". Its a little establishment directly south of Pioneer Park. Their food is mostly locally grown, and seriously, I could feel the farmer's sand and love still clinging to the spinach greens of my very generous portion of beet salad. The atmosphere was eclectic, unique and charming, with wonderful pest free outside seating and great service. However, I will only award it a 2 stars... the beer was warm.. (and that totally sucks!)

mymargaret

I rely on the game of odds. The odds being that while snapping Mc-millions of pictures, one might turn out somewhat good. In this case, "that one" turned out priceless. Introducing Margaret: (she's gonna kill me) My friend Margaret....And... She's found the most amazing product to keep her shower clean. Check it out. I told her that I would love it if she would come over and do an in-home demonstration.... I would invite all our friends; she could make snacks ...and then we all could watch her clean my shower....we could sell this stuff by the Mc-gallon and get rich beyond our wildest dreams..... To which she replied...."Kiss My AssSusan" !!! I love MyMargaret! I hope her and Al will invite us over this weekend.We could do another photo shoot.