Perhaps you are wondering about the welfare of our son Rick and his family out at South Lake Tahoe pertaining to the wildfire. If you have been watching the news his home is in the "Paradise" subdivision that was one of the first evacuated last Sunday. You also probably heard about "Upper Truckee" road. He is about 300 yards from that! We are pleased to report that the last we heard, Tuesday evening, that his house is not damaged and that his family, while dispersed, is all okay. Rick and his wife, Michelle, and large dog are staying with friends until the all clear is sounded. Haley and her son, Vinnie along with her brother Will, are also out of harm's way in their apartment. Jeremy is down in Reno at school and Ben is in Sacramento. Rick told us that the fire was within 1/4 mile of his house - that's only about 1,300 feet or so - about 4 city lots! That's too close! Please keep them in your prayers until this thing burns out as the winds can change and drive it back to his area.

In my last post you saw my pretty model of the Decathlon. Unfortunately, it crashed and did a lot of damage. But, coincidentally, the manufacturer of this kit is named "Phoenix". Like the Phoenix it will rise again. I was able to order a new wing and cowl. I am presently in the process of putting the many small pieces back together and reinforcing them. It will be stronger, if not heavier, than before and hopefully will take to the air again very soon.