Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Moore The Merrier!

We are in Boise, Idaho, and have been the guests of Larry & Darlene Moore since late this afternoon. They have shown us a wonderful time with great food, conversation and a tour of the town. I have heard many good things about the city of Boise in recent years and from what I saw this evening they are all well deserved. It is a happenin' town! Downtown is modern and clean, and the streets were alive with lots of people, mainly young people, enjoying the end of a hot summer day. It was 96 degrees as we rolled into town earlier today, but it cooled of nicely through the evening. Boise State University is situated adjacent to the downtown area and helps to add energy to the nightlife. The success of their football program is evident in the stadium complex, complete with huge new luxury boxes in and athletic center building that was built over on side of the field. It is obvious that this success has also helped to expand the entire university campus.

Tomorrow we head for home. You may be wondering about how it feels to have left our baby behind in St. Paul, Minnesota? The answer to that question is still pending, as we have been traveling by car the past 3 days, and the reality of Beth not being there won't really sink in until we get home. I called her this evening and she couldn't take time to talk with me because her dorm floor (all girls) was having an event with their "brother dorm floor" (all guys). She seems to be adapting quite well to college life...hopefully not TOO well. She has her first official day of classes tomorrow.

As I mentioned, it was hot in Boise today, and will be hotter tomorrow, near 100 degrees. That heat will be spreading to Spokane on Thursday as the high clouds move to the north and the sun pushes temperatures into the 90s in the afternoon. St. Paul is looking more comfy with sunny skies and a high in the low 80s.

Thanks again to Larry and Darlene Moore of Boise, parents of my neighbor Jason Moore, for their hospitality!

1 comment:

  1. AWWW...that brings back memories you are in my old stomping grounds. went to HS in Mtn. Home which is just south of Boise you probably drove right by it. Not much there so you didn't miss anything but I do love Boise. glad to hear you found it enjoyable too. Kari

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