August 14 to September 2 - I spent much of this time in Speculator with friends and family. Hiking with friends, eating with some of my church family, and gathering some much needed rest when I could.

I did see at least one deer - actually it almost hit me while I was riding my bike.

Jump into Lake Pleasant because my 12 year old cousin, Angela wanted me too - and once was enough since the cold temperature of the water was near freezing.

Go black berry picking with friends - realizing suddenly that a large wasp nest was two inches above me only when I hear a buzz sound and a tickle on the top of my head.

Other crazy things happened but most of them are too embarrassing to write about. It was a good trip home.

It seems to me as if when I first arrive I have lots of time to do whatever. But as the time comes to the end, I see how there are still many people I really wished I could have spent time with.