Saturday Afternoon Flight...

Can't even remember much of the week except work, cycling and church...did look at new Kubota tractors for lunch one day which was kind of fun.  Highlight of the week was a flight on Saturday afternoon.  I swung by the Hunters and talked Michael out of cleaning the rest of the garage and he and Cami came with me...calm, smooth and clear...once we got above the inversion!  Nice to have a great videographer on board!  Here's the video......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5925dACkjk

In search of the New Jerusalem...

A good and productive weekend with work on the bathroom floor at Idahome plus time with Dad and Mom.  Then up at 5 and back to Provo for a church day starting at 10 and ending at 6.  Wonderful Italian dinner at the Hunters and home anticipating a good night's sleep and up at 5 for cycle camp.  BUT...about 4, I awoke with one of those headaches and achy feelings that signaled flu coming on.  I took some Ibuprofen and decided right then that sleep was the best cure and shut off the alarm. At 8, I emailed work I was sick and was taking the day off and went back to bed.  When I woke up (at 12:30!) I felt great--no more flu feeling! So, I took down the Christmas lights (they've been turned off for weeks) and pondered what to do with a sunny afternoon.....then it dawned on me....Go find the new Jerusalem!  

I sent out an email a while back on the fact that the LDS Motion Picture Studio is building a model replica of the ancient city of Jerusalem...somewhere near Goshen.  The air was still and temperature in the 40s.  Perfect flying weather. So I headed to the airport, put in the recharged battery and the engine popped right off after a thorough pre-flight.  Radio worked fine and I was cleared for takeoff to the south.  

Utah lake is frozen over with a spider web of gray ice cracks spreading all over the lake.  I climbed to the south west and skirted around West Mountain.  Ahead of me...the Church dairy; the Church pig farm; Elberta and ...Goshen.  Near Goshen was the reported site of the new Jerusalem so I flew south, then east along the ring of mountains, then back west, then north and back south.  No sign from the air.  Maybe it's hidden by the snow.  Maybe it's tucked in a canyon.  Maybe it's only visible to the spiritually enlightened...or maybe it's not there! 

So...I flew south to the city of Nephi and on the way, caught this shot of Mount Nebo in the afternoon sun.  A smooth landing. Takeoff and flight back north over the west mountains of Goshen...still nothing.  By now, it was getting late so headed back to the airport for a quick "niner echo whisky cleared to land" and touch down in still air on smooth runway....glad because there were two planes behind me watching and one was a jet. 

So...my mystical quest is left for another day.   

Sneak Peak....

Here's a sneak peak at the home of the soon to be next food sensation craze in Rexburg....BroBrats!!!! 

Airplane...

Since it was a holiday I only worked half day and had time to run to the airport after work.  Magical out there tonight with the sunset (finally sun!), clouds with a storm to the north and the quiet except for one plane in the pattern.  The plane popped right off but I shut it down to take off the tie downs as I hadn't planned to fly but then wouldn't start as the battery was too low.  So I buttoned it up and brought the battery home to charge.  But, going out there was a recharge for me...such a beautiful evening! 

Peter's Week

Hi All, 

Quick update.  First week after new year is supposed to be the most depressing of the year.  So to help things out, Dan, Jill and I ran south for a few hours of sun in St. George. Quick trip but here are a few shots. 56 degrees and sunny.  We looked at a few houses and then drove to the new airport and the old one.  The old one has been officially shut down but there are far more planes and hangars there than at the new one. No planes can land at the old one any more.  Once one takes off, it can't return and has to land at the new one which is further from town and much bigger.  But, there is only one hangar and the passenger terminal.

For work, spent most of it preparing for our board meeting this week which was interesting.  The board members came in and we had dinner with them on Wednesday evening.  They are pretty interesting people and for the most part have been very successful in business.  I presented for over an hour and I thought it went well but lots of work to do--"makes me tired" as Frank says!

Full day today at church leaving at 8 and getting home at 6.  We have two new Relief Society presidents that are both very good and looking forward to working with the new format for Ward Council.  Lots to do but good group.  We had Elder and Sister Melvin Hammond who have been working as mission presidents, area authorities and in the Seventy for years speak in sacrament meeting (they are grandparents of 3 in our ward).  Great meeting and great life together. 

Love you all and hope you all have a good week! 

Hide the women and children--clear the sidewalks.....

Boston's got his drivers license!

Happy New Year 2011 from the Hunters!

With an engineering/modification effort that would make Grandpa Clegg proud, the Hunters make family togetherness mobile and exciting! Cami and her friend put this together and it was in popular use at Rock Canyon Park in Provo.

news from the farm

A tisket a tasket, I and my multi-colored basket, grandpa and his bright yellow trike in the deep blue pickup all went down to the river, not to swim but I to watch the majestic trumpeter swans, the Canadian geese and ducks and Grandpa, all decked out in his new mittens and my face shield, to pedal his way from the cheese factory to the old Thatcher church site.  As I pulled off the road and grabbed the binoculars to get a better view of the swans, all sixty or so, flapping their giant wings, rose from the river in unison accompanied by their smaller friends the Canadian geese. I dropped the binoculars and reached for the camera but being the novice that I am, alas, I had forgotten to check the battery!!  It's like the fish that got away.  It would have been a spectacular shot.  Oh well, another day.  The view of snow covered Soda Peak and Sherman was stunning and again maybe another day.

Grandpa was in bed by 8:00pm but will probably be ready to go again tomorrow if the weather permits so I better get to bed so I'll be rested.  You can be assured that the camera battery is charging and will be ready to go.

Thanks to all for a wonderful Christmas.  So many fond memories and kindnesses shown to us.  We love you all so dearly and pray for your joy and happiness.      The triking, biking old people.

 

"Morning Moos"

This is Paula writing.  I'm sitting at the computer overlooking the farm.  The sun just went down in blaze of orange colors with one column shooting up heavenward.  The house is quiet except for the furnace running at near zero temperatures. The boys are taking their Sunday nap after a lumptious dinner of Lima Beans and green salad with several types of cheeses. 

 

So, Christmas came and went at the Webb Household and not one Clegg was in it.  But video chat enabled them to witness for a few brief moments the singing at Who's Ville on Sunday hosted by Ben's family.  Also today being Sunday, a live video chat with Frank and Melissa brought the Cleggs "in house" as Drew rocked his horse while we visited.  

 

Grandma and Grandpa Clegg (aka Dad and Mom) graced our home for a pre-Christmas dinner a week before and we considered it a great privilege to have them visit.   Kendrick and Megan, Jessica and Clayton as well as Stuart and Kim, Hayden and Larsen and Boston spent the holidays visiting, opening presents, eating homemade candie and going to local Christmas parties.  

 

We met in SLC for a brief dinner and pictures before Anna, Steve and Francie flew out to Chicago to spend Christmas with Steve's parents. 

 

Jessica and Clayton returned home via New York and spent New Year's Eve at Time Square. They took a train  back to their car afterwards and drove on home to Virginia. They have their next assignment in Texas starting in July.  From there Clayton will be deployed to Iraq for five months before returning to Texas to spend the next 3 years working. 

 

Gordon and Paula took Kendrick, Megan and little Jennie Lou back up to Moscow where they spent 3 days in the snow covered moutains of their home.  We concluded they are "Living the Dream"  (LTD).  The snow is piled deep and their main responsibility is to keep the fire going at Ron and Francie Dupont's while they spend winter at Tahoe.  Gordon thinks it would be well worth anyone's time to drive up and spend a few days with them. Especially if you have small children. 

 

Larsen had his wisdom teeth out just before New Years Eve. Hayden and Boston took him to the oral surgeon while we were up North with Kendrck.  Dr. Miller called Hayden and Boston, Larsen's body guards.  Boston had a scare when Hayden went into the pharmacist to get a pain prescription.  Larsen passed out in the front seat and started choking on the blood going down his throat eventually causing him to throw up.  Boston ran in to get Hayden and took over answering questions about Larsen, his birthday and address while Hayden hurried out to assist Larsen.  From all the excitement of Larsen passing out Boston started feeling light headed and had to lean up against the counter.  Fortunately we all safely arrived home about 2 hours apart from each other. 

 

And so the chickens are bedded down for the night.  The new babies are now fending for themselves with their 7 golden aunts.  We get 2-5 eggs a day.  I enjoy putting on my boots and trudging out to feed and water them daily. 

 

Tomorrow we have all new blinds installed.  So those  who come to stay can have a some privacy once again.

 

And the newest aquistion is a mobile kitchen purchased just before Christmas.  Larsen and Hayden aim to start a business in Rexburg.  The second coat of paint went on last night and they will reroof it tomorrow.  It needs some work on it but the boys hope to open it this semester and serve hot dogs, soup and fresh bread to students. 

 

OK this has gone on long enough.  We love each of you and wish you a wonderful New Year.  I'm thankful my friendship with you.  Love Paula