We finally got some rain, although it was less than half an inch. Prediction was for 1-2". I have no faith in weathermen. But, I suppose I remember the "misses" better than the "makes".

The Rotary Club's spaghetti (supper) was good, but (again, another "but"), the "service" was pathetic. Waiting in line was agonizing. It was "all you can eat", but just try to get seconds--one had to go back in line! Supper took one and a half hours to complete!

Is it just me (more than likely), or is this Titanic anniversary hoopla over the top? I never even saw the movie. For some reason, I don't care. It's old news (oxymoron). My paper today was filled with "anniversaries"--including Virg. Tech's campus shooting 5 years ago. Just give me the news. No "remember whens", no predictions or hype (like college football previews in April). I swear, when my newspaper subscription is due, I'm not renewing (this Summer) for these and so many other reasons.

I may not be posting again before I leave for California Wed.(18th), so here's the scoop.
I'm visiting my second oldest daughter, Laura, in Berkeley for just a day and a half. Then my son, Darin (age 29) is joining me to go camping at Pinnacles Nat. Mon., just East of where he lives in Santa Cruz. We're doing our first Wilderness Volunteer service (work) trip together. I'm looking forward to not only the trip, but the time spent with my only son (he's single). He says he's "excited" too. Whew!

I'm taking Amtrak's "Zephyr" out of Chicago (first from Lafayette, IN). 54 hours worth if it's delay free. Cost, $150 but with no sleeper. If I can spend two nights on a bus (D.C. trip), then I surely can manage two nights on a train.
I think it will be an experience. Anybody done it?

I'm flying back home (SW Air) on the 28th. No driving this year. As per my personality, I have my worries, concerns, and anxieties. But things usually work out fine. This could well be my final Wilderness adventure. We'll see.