This is a place called Biltmore. It is the estate of the Vanderbilts.

Great trip

Fall Time

It is a bit foggy in Sacramento this morning. It began with a bit of beautiful sun, but the fog came in on creeping feet.

Took Spook to the shop this morning. The engine is not running smoothly, there is too much exhaust noise and I somehow picked up a broken glass in my left front headlight.

You can bet that my wallet will be a bit lighter after this experience.

Nobel Peace Prize

Hmm! For what? Do you suppose that Rangel will win it next ypear?

Beautiful Day in Sacramento

Yup! It is another one of those. The sun is shining and there isn't a cloud in the sky. Not too hot and not too cold. (As Goldilocks one said)

I have a SIR meeting tomorrow and after, getting the minutes written and emailed, we shall return home to Reno.

It is getting to that time of year, so we shall probably not stay in Reno much for the rest of 09, but it would be kinda nice to have the family up there for a Xmas in the snow. (Not much chance of that. We competer with in-laws over the grand children these days.)

No real snow on the ground in Reno yet, but we have shut off the water system to the yard. Don't want frozen pipes and equipment.

Other than shoveling and driving in the stuff, snow is actually quite pretty most of the time. My electric snow blower makes it much easier these days and now that I almost have the knack of it, snow removal goes rather smoothly.

Well, we have theater tonight, so must start preparing for that eventuality.

Y'all take care hear?

The Biltmore Estate

Largest family home in the US.

Where to next?

Yellowst0ne and environs is next. Had such a great experience traveling across country that we want to go again, but probably not in the book until next spring.