It's been a fun day so far. Drove up to the big church on Springer Rd at 0730 for their pancake breakfast fund raiser. I support local events like this, and the food is always good. They provide free meals every third Thursday to anyone who is hungry.

A young church lady sat next to me and we shared how we landed here. She and her family are from Michigan and I told her Idaho. When folks dig deeper into my past I have a stock answer: 40 years in California, 20 years in the Seattle area and 12 years in Idaho. Add in the 5 years here, and that makes 77.

Then I cruised the Square where they had a cute little market setting up, before heading up to feed my ducks. As I was backing my truck into a parking spot, they came running to me as usual.

I realized I had a captive audience up on the balcony of the last cabin facing the dock. Looked like a family with kids. I'm sure we made their morning as the ducks noisily ate from my hand. We exchanged hearty waves as I drove off.

It's funny, I always dive into a plate of food before remembering to grab a photo for the blog. That's homemade blueberry syrup btw, and the breakfast cost $10.

When I walked out the door this morning, Albi, my young Albino squirrel, was sitting inside the bird feeder having breakfast. I've watched him try to build up the nerve to walk the wire, and he finally did.

Next up is the Loretto Farmers Market down the highway. Think I'll use my Sony/Zoom setup and create an album.