How can it be a week later, I'll tell you.

I guess the first thing I need to get is the ability to get on the internet without having to find wireless and power to do that. I've moved again, after spending nearly a week near my friends Jaydine and Ed, in their neighbors driveway, I'm downtown Grinnell, tucked up close to GameTime, preparing for a winter storm with inches of snow, and the likelihood that I will be snowed in for some time.

I wasn't intending to stay this long in Iowa, but the bridge has definitely intruded on my life, in many ways.

We had a fundraiser last week and now have money in our coffers to use for further fundraising possibilities. That is good. Rude Dog & Friends put on a great show at State Street Station on Saturday night, we had great chili that Larry made, and cornbread, cinnamon rolls, cakes, crackers and cocktail. The raffle was well received, always important to have prizes on hand (I learned that from the Grateful Dead Kid's Room at shows - BINGO FOR PRIZES).

Thursday we get together to go over the bids and really asses where we are at and where we are going. I'm afraid that the snow has limited our chances of getting the road to the bridge grated before the freeze sets in. This is really too bad because the trees were also not removed. Call Mark and see what the land manager says.

On the other hand I'm told that we should be seeing our agreement with Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation and with the County Attorney soon. All are working together to work out the details. Yeah.