What's so great about 8?

Why, let me tell you:

1. E8. An essential facet to string theory. Model of which is seen here: (google it, it's fascinating);

2. One out of eight humans is a Chinese farmer;

3. Eight is the atomic number of oxygen;

4. Eight planets in the solar system, duh!

5. There are eight furlongs in a mile;

6. The silver piece of eight was coined in the Spanish Empire and moved trade around the world;

7. Eight symbolizes eternity or infinity, as it has no beginning or end;

and last, but certainly not least...

8. The number of years Kelly has patiently endured my presence. And what a ride! Who wouldn't want to spend 8 years with their best friend?

Love ya toots! Happy Anniversary.

Hie-ing to Kolob

Did a little 5 mile hike to the arch alcove at Kolob on the way home. Gorgeous day. Amazing scenery. Slightly less crowded than Zion.

Teed off

Also went golfing at Coral Canyon. Lost about 10 balls between us in the lovely desert vegetation.

Is it summer or what?

Kelly and I went down to St. George over the Memorial Day weekend. It was wooonderful to be out and about in the sunshine while it was raining buckets here. Did a few hikes in Zion, including my favorite, Angel's Landing. A must if you're in Zions...a must-not if it happens to be Memorial Day weekend. Nothing like being crammed elbow to corn hole with people on a trail 2 feet wide with sheer cliffs on either side.

The Results

Over the past couple weeks, our radon levels have averaged about 2.8 + Abatement is recommended at 4.0. On rainy days, which have been just about every day, we were averaging 3.8. A map of Layton and our subdivision in particular, shows the area to be on the unusually high side. Sweeeet. Next step: Slather the concrete with a radon mitigation sealer before we get carpet.