I've got wheels made of steel; I've got tires that grab the road.

**Originally written in February... you know, just after it happened.**

Contrary to popular belief, the amount of pleasure received in going to Yucca Valley to visit the familia does not match the association of the word "Yucky" with "Yucca". In fact, Grandma and I had such a fun time. We stayed with Marie (her cats, for some odd reason, absolutely love me and were mesmerized by the smell of my arm?? So they both were wrapped around my arm and it was SOAKED in cat drool. SICK NASTY!!). I was able to make my first venture to Palm Springs, and my heavens, it is luxurious. I would hate to be there in the summer, though. Yikes! But we went to lunch and to see a movie. We mostly got to visit with family that I haven't seen in such a long time! I was able to meet Jubul and Bethany's daughter and Julie's husband, Bryan. I missed out on all the good times in Cecil Valley while slaving away at Bob's Muffler! Not really, but I wasn't able to go down with my family all 3 times they've gone down over the past couple of years for weddings. But I had such a lovely time. I am really glad that we could go visit!

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