Thursday, January 12, 2012

"The Mud Puddle of Darkness"

"It was a dark, cool afternoon.  Elder Bell and Elder Hansen and I set out for opening night of Albany's institute class.  Headgear fastened on and we set out into the darkness on out bikes.  Not far into the trip, Elder Bell states " I think I know a shortcut !"  Elder Hansen &  I being only 2 days fresh in the area; trusted his judgement.    As we turned down the street; the street lighting abruptly stops; we have our bike headlights to rely on.  I squint trying to adjust to the darkness; trying to make out the distortions in the road.  The asphalt had know turned into dirt.  Tires slipping as the road gets wetter; potholes are  deep ruts in the road created by a truck.  Elder Bell, only a few feet in front of me suddenly disappears into a rut with a large splash and exclamation of surprise I only had seconds to realize I was joining him in an adjacent puddle."  Morale of the story,  do not follow Elder Bells shortcuts; especially in the dark.

Justin is enjoying Albany.  He has sent requests to his siblings for this & that, etc.  He has promised to send more pictures.  We will be awaiting them.

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