Day 1082: Wings in the afternoon

We made a quick trip to Jamestown for an appointment in early afternoon and hunted all over for a restaurant.  No luck, so we headed back to Cassadaga.  On the way, we encountered an accident on route 60 at the top of three legged hill.  Roads were slick and icy.  A woman spun out and slid into the ditch. Fortunately, she wasn't hurt.  Steve put on his red lights when we pulled to the side of the road and stayed with her till the police came.  None of the traffic slowed down as they passed even though the law says they must.  It was scary.

Our reward, however, was wings in the afternoon.  Whiskey Hill wings, garbage charred, crispy, hot, tangy.  YUM!  Plus, a crispy salad.  At 3:00 in the afternoon.  If we'd had a beer, it would have been even crazier and more retired.

Steve hosted an EMT review class at our house tonight for ten students.   His last review for his last exam for his last course.  I feel incredible relief and he's getting there.  All that's left is the exam tomorrow night, doing the payroll and then moving all the equipment to the EOC in Mayville.  Forty years of being away from home every Monday and Thursday night, every other Tuesday and a few Saturdays from August to December.  Forty years of dedication!  He'll have so much free time!  Whatever will we do?

Travel!  We are clarifying our plans for a big trip west next fall.  When he would have been in the firehall teaching, instead we will be exploring Arches NP,  Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, Yellowstone, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Devil's Tower, and so much more!