Trip Wrap-Up

Gus called Thursday night very disappointed because he and Gary never found one golf course along the Columbia River Gorge. They had finally stopped about 3 ½ hours south of Spokane for the night. Gus, Gary and Gus’ friend, Dave Browning, did have some quality time at the Sutherlin golf course on Wednesday, though. They played 18 holes on a very beautiful course.

Wednesday evening, Gus went and visited his old boss in Roseburg, OR. Wayne has always been one of Gus’ oldest and dearest friends for the past 37 years. He helped whether Gus needed a job, a place to stay, some help, or just some good advice. Since Gus lost his father when he was only 14 years old, Wayne was the father figure in Gus’ life. This visit, Wayne could not remember who Gus was. It was a very emotional evening for Gus.

They stayed in Spokane last night, and then Gus will start for home early this morning. His arrival to his beloved meadow will be none too soon for me. I have a very hard time not being able to monitor Gus’ well-being. I am like his oncologist. Gus cannot just tell us how he feels, we have to see him and know everything is o.k.

Gus called last night. They played nine holes Friday morning in Umatilla, OR and then drove to Spokane and played another 18 holes. It was a beautiful day and they had plenty of time. Gus made some calculations in his head and he has played 99 holes of golf in his 11 days. By the time he gets home, he will have driven almost 2,650 miles.