Every six weeks Valerie and I get Friday, Saturday and Sunday off from the Post Office. We are fortunate that the routes we have are both on the same rotation, so we have the same work schedule. This doesn't always mean that she gets the day off, as she's on the overtime list and this weekend she wound up working both her Friday and Saturday, leaving only Sunday to rest and recover.
But, now that my mother is living in Boise, there is always something to do when a little spare time pops up and Valerie is off slaying postal dragons. And so it was that this weekend we spent a little time seeing the sights.
This past Friday my mom and I piled into the car and made a run to Costco, a place I wind up going for lunch supplies and a few other items that tend to come in large quantities. We took a less than direct line of travel, and went driving through some neighborhoods looking at the various fall colors, including a hilltop view of downtown Boise and the entire Treasure Valley from part of my mail route.
After Valerie got home from work we all got in the car and drove north to McCall for dinner at one of my favorite places, "The Mill". The scenery was incredible as the sun set over the mountains ending what had been a warm fall day.
Saturday dawned and after making mochas for my mom and myself, we set out to return to her apartment. We didn't go the direct, paved way but instead drove through the mountains starting on Alder Creek road and winding our way to Idaho City, and then drove back toward Boise along State Highway 21.
As an added treat we stopped in (unexpectedly) at the Idaho Sewing & Vacuum Center where my cousin Gail works. She hadn't seen her "Aunt Nina" in many years, and was beside herself when she recognised who had just come in the store. Facial expression can say a lot, and when someone lights up with the joy of reunion you've witnessed one of the greatest expressions you'll ever see.
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