Monday, October 06, 2008
Modern Display
Modern Display has been a favorite spot of my wife, since our days at University of Utah in the 1960s. They begin Christmas displays the day after Labor Day. They have a series of pre-decorated designer trees that are available for a modest $2K-$6K. Our favorite one is below. It is the perfect tree for Tim and Rindy's home in Minnesota
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Off to Utah and General Conference
In October, it was off to see our two children who live in Utah. Both are in school, one at BYU and one at Utah State University. Sally had left about 10 days before me to help Jen with the new baby. She had a great time visiting with friends and relatives and also helping with Alex and being with Morgan and Tara.
We had a wonderful weekend listening to General Conference and being with the grandchildren. It is a good thing that they print the transcript, and you can download the audio from conference to your iPhone and iPod. We so enjoyed being with our children, their wives, and their children. Oliver hosted a between session luncheon for the relatives in the area. Many cousins and their families came. It was a great get together.
The highlight of General Conference for me was to go to General Priesthood Meeting with Oliver, Eric, and their cousin Brigham. A friend gave me the tickets and we had a wonderful time. Afterwards, we meet Sally for dinner at Noodles and Company.
We had a wonderful weekend listening to General Conference and being with the grandchildren. It is a good thing that they print the transcript, and you can download the audio from conference to your iPhone and iPod. We so enjoyed being with our children, their wives, and their children. Oliver hosted a between session luncheon for the relatives in the area. Many cousins and their families came. It was a great get together.
The highlight of General Conference for me was to go to General Priesthood Meeting with Oliver, Eric, and their cousin Brigham. A friend gave me the tickets and we had a wonderful time. Afterwards, we meet Sally for dinner at Noodles and Company.
Friday, October 03, 2008
Amazing
I have often wondered how gas prices are determined. With reports from across the country that people are paying $4-$7/gallon, I was sure that gas prices would continue to rise.
Our area of the country traditionally has gas prices that are lower than the national average. While I was across the state this week, gas prices were 3.79, 3.69, 3.59, and then 3.53 today. As I drove home tonight, I called a neighbor to get the latest gas prices so that I could fill up at the lowest price. The pictures below tell the tale.
The Gas Prices
The fill up cost was under $40, and I cannot remember the last time that I paid so little to fill my car when it was below an 1/8th of a tank.
Our area of the country traditionally has gas prices that are lower than the national average. While I was across the state this week, gas prices were 3.79, 3.69, 3.59, and then 3.53 today. As I drove home tonight, I called a neighbor to get the latest gas prices so that I could fill up at the lowest price. The pictures below tell the tale.
The Gas Prices
The fill up cost was under $40, and I cannot remember the last time that I paid so little to fill my car when it was below an 1/8th of a tank.
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