Chuck has almost made it through the Province of Saskatchewan and plans to stay in Edmonton, Alberta tonight. I am feeling especially sweet on him. I guess that old absence is making me fonder already. There is something about a man who takes off across two countries alone...something that I like. I think it is bravery.

Life here has been nice. We took a family bike ride yesterday and today I got to go alone! Well, My Friend came along but he doesn't effect my balance or add 55 lbs. to my bike. My Friend has never been known as an intelligent creature; not even a little bit. But during our biking expedition, I think he was determined to change my view of him and his small brain. When cars passed on our left, I told my friend to "Come on over boy, get in the grass." And you know what he did? He got in the grass! He got in the grass every time too. I am so proud of him.

Now, I am not sure if there are any Alaskans who read my blog, but if so, here's what I want to know. If we bike ride in Alaska and the dog runs along side us, are bears going to see the dog as bait or us?