Earlier this week, the turkeys were back. The door to the mission office is a one way mirror type, and the turkeys were pecking at their image in the door. The male turkeys even fanned their feathers for the occasion.
They are ugly up close.
Then on Friday evening we had a banana split party with our zone. Elder Bunnell and Elder Ward are going home on Tuesday. Elder Bunnell is the elder who lost 100 lbs on his mission. It would be great to see the reaction from his parents when he comes down the escalator at Salt Lake Airport on Tuesday.
Sister Polidario and Elder Dryer
Elders Salvesen and Walkenhorst
Elders Bunnell and Calderon
Sister Barker and Elder Leetham (he is being goofy)
Elder and Sister Finch
Then on Saturday we went to the town of Coloma where gold was discovered in 1847, which started the California Gold Rush. We timed it just right. They have a special celebration on the second week-end of October commemorating the gold rush events. Mom's letter details all the things we saw and did.
Mom panning for gold.
Mom actually found some flecks of gold dust.
One of the displays we saw was on how to make this very intricate ribbon. What looks like pencils are really thread bobbins that are twisted over each other like making hair braids. The Macrame we knew of in the 1970's would not come close to the detail and craftsmanship needed to produce this type of ribbon.
The ribbon is about an inch and a quarter wide, and it takes about an hour to do an inch of ribbon. Very detailed.
Hanging out with "the Guys".
In the gift shop we found this hair pin that Mom liked. It might be something lil' Lily might want to stock in her store. You might look up the "Victoria Trading Co." online to find it.
Guess that is all for now. On Monday we will be processing the guys going home, making sure their bags don't exceed 50 lbs, and getting their bikes shipped out. Then on Tuesday we have the new missionaries coming in, so that will also be a busy time.
We love you.
Mom and Dad.
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