Ridiculous to wait two and a half months to get your first gold coin. But such were the days of the snail mail. It's become so unpopular now that no one uses it other than the government. One of those remnants from the constitution that maybe should be considered for repeal, the postal service really is becoming a dinosaur...

Good old Dire Straits, what a great song. Glad the weather has been so nice and you have gotten in some great hikes. Nice shot of Mt Baker there as well, I hope it stays nice as quiet as long as you live nearby!