I sent my vote for Kerry out to Oregon this morning.

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Paid the mortgage on the ranch in big city Portland. Big loot to be throwing out west, form so far away.

Zimmerman is enjoying the quiet household, holding down the fort at 2946 NE 67th. Thanks man, much appreciated. So far, he�s turned out to be a good roommate. Then again, I�ve been gone for almost 40 days too, which has added to this harmony between us. Just wait until I get back!

Spent the day workign on projects, paying bills, hanging with the parents, helping out with a little bit of yard work, rounding out the night watching the ballgame with dad.

Big events back here. It’s just nice to be home with the family.

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SOME IMAGES FROM THE “UPPER MIDWEST LEG” HEADING BACK TOWARDS MICHIGAN.

01. “Family man Dimmel with his little angel.”
02. “That Mackinaw Bridge: Seven miles long.”
03. “Suspension detail.”
04. “My third grade class planted this tree in 1980.”
05. “Pulling into home.”