We spent a leisurely afternoon in downtown Coeur d'Alene Wednesday, eating at Toro Viejo for lunch and then spending a coupla hours visiting the extended family at Java on Fourth. Some members of the group wanted to see the waterfront but were quickly driven to cover by the wind blowing off the lake. The femmes in the large group visited a shop or two on Sherman. And then we retreated to my house for supper and another prolonged visit. All in all, I'm in full vacation mode and enjoying it thoroughly. I hope you're enjoying the holidays, too. It won't be long before we're lighting things up again here. Meanwhile, you can express your thoughts or start a thread with this Wild Card ...

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