TAX DAY

Wednesday was the day to meet with the tax man.  SCARY   We spent the night at Stansbury Park with the Despains and had decided we would head to Provo  the back way coming out on the east side of Lehi and then onto the freeway to continue south.  This is a road Brad and I have not traveled and since it is our plan to see as much of Utah as possible we  headed out.  Said our good byes and was on the road by 8:15 a.m.  Well, lots of sagebrush and then a bit more sagebrush.  Now we know the exact reason that the hazardous chemical burn plant was located there.  It is the west desert.  But we were not the only travellers  on the road ---- surprised at how many.  We hear on the news about Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and Lehi and now we can say we know where they are.  It was fun to see Utah Lake from the west.  Even though it was overcast it still looked beautiful.  I was a bit surprised and saddened to see the unfinished housing developments.  The economy has taken its toll. 

 I always enjoy a good ride with Brad.  I remember when we were just dating and asked him if he would like to go to the Ice Capades with the children and I.  He said he would.  When we were ready to leave I asked him if he would like to drive to Salt Lake.  Again he said he would.  He later told me that he had never driven to downtown Salt Lake.  Oh! how the changes have come in both our lives.  He has driven many times and to many areas in the Salt Lake Valley.  He is very good at it and I feel very safe.  His sense of direction and his memory are great.  It is a good thing because I am a lousy navigator.  One of our future goals is to travel US89.  Brad has been checking it out on the map and it goes all the way from the Mexico border to the Canadian border.  Only gets lost once in the Salt Lake area.  Back roads are alot more fun than the freeway.

Heading East

Utah Lake ---- calm

Big and beautiful ----- but will others come

I am sure we have all used their great products



Freeway construction ---- can't seem to miss it

 By 1:00 the taxes were complete (with a great report) and we headed for home ---- VIA Sardine Canyon to deliver some paperwork to Glenda.  RAIN ---- it poured RAIN.  All the way through the Canyon the wipers were going full speed and it was still hard to see.  One thing for sure the car got cleaned.  We had such a nice visit with Glenda and the pups.  They are very active, strong and curious.  I think JoJo was a bit sad that the new pup has come.  A quick run to Sam's Club (HA HA) and headed across the mountain for home.  Tired ---- but we needed to stop and see Shaylee's new car and give her our congratulations. (Missed her but saw the car).  Arrived home at 7:00 p.m.  Long Long Day and many miles.  Good thing that Cadillac gets good mileage (30).