It looks like we’ll be taking off today despite a bunch of last minute glitches. Of course, we haven’t gone to the airport yet to make sure Tripp’s ready and willing to carry us beneath her sturdy wings.
As we ripped through lists in the last few days an especially heartwarming thing began to happen. Friends and neighbors spontaneously offered to keep and eye on our place. It feels so good to receive their caring in this way! The first time it happened the warmth of this offering swept over us in a wave. As others have come forward, we’re swimming in warm seas of support. It’s not the increased chance our modest home will be intact for our return. Much more, the experience of being cared about and that people “have our backs.” Wonderful!
The other theme of warmth we’re exploring today, is what the weather looks like on the first leg – north to Yellowstone. We’ll be lucky to take off before dusk, so today’s hop may be short. Maybe just to Kernville airport at Lake Isabella, unless we decide to fly by the light of the half moon and land in the dark somewhere in the desert of NV or UT and hope for a hotel. For a glimpse of the warmth, here’s a contour map of Celsius surface temperatures from this afternoon. Hopefully the high desert locations will cool down in the evening!
Afternoon Surface Temps
Could be worse I guess, since those purple areas are about 100-110F. Maybe the white part is on fire?
John & Anne Wiley 
Good Morning, Looking forward to hearing about your trip – love the warm weather map. You’ll be soooo close to Boise and I’ll think of you wishing for a visit. Happy adventures! Love you Julie
Comment by Julie — 2010/07/22 @ 12:06