Well, I guess as I see your mother run off away from me when I start talking about buying land, that I should take the hint that it isn't what she had in mind. I have always looked at homes and land just about wherever I've visited, vacationed or just driven by and have this urge to purchase land for some future use. This Eden valley is beautiful. Dick and Martha were corrrect when they first announced what a beautiful place it was...way back when they first looked at lots around here.

I couldn't even begin to believe that I'd be able to own a home here and one in Washington at the same time. However, I can own land and use it as an investment for the future.

Now, not to panic my youngin's and their families who are planning a move to Washington, I need to let you know that my first goal is land. I'm certain there are areas like this close to Vancouver that would excite me as much as this. I like the country and I like nice mountain views. What I need to do is just drive around my own home land more and see what there is to offer.

I don't want to move away from my "incoming family". We are thrilled that you would consider even moving our way. Keep in mind, however, that this land here could turn in to winter season housing by way of a lodge type of home. Then too, we could check out the possibilities in our own community.

Mike has already stated that I should keep to my own back yard and not get into things out this Utah way. Well, I can take that as valid advice.

Anyway, you will only have to suffer through the last ofoto of pictures I took of a $115,000 dollar lot above Dick and Martha's. I like the view and the location. Not a place to settle, but investment and/or skiing housing.

That's about it. Your input is welcomed. L/ Dad