Just spent a few days in Arizona with Shane's family--so unutterably huge and barren (Arizona, that is; not Shane's family)  ;)  I didn't even know yucca could get tree-size. 

Highlights:

1) I can't wakeboard.  Just flopped right in on several tries.  Maybe I'll try agan next year...

2)  While I find innertubing to be lots of fun, it also scares me to death--I screamed at least as much as the six-year-old that was on there with a couple of times.  And...  getting bumped by an innertube and the subsequent flying out was a bit ...  Well, I had a lot of fun despite all the indications otherwise while I was on.  ;)

3)  The Skywalk (a glass bridge protruding out of the top of the Grand Canyon) is ridiculous.  Great view if you are certain you're not gonna go straight through the floor.  Amazing what a difference the little white area makes under the glass.  *sigh*  But, obviously (since I am writing this) I didn't die either from falling or fright.  And hopefully sometime soon I'll have a picture up from the deathwalk.  (you could google it in the meantime)

4)  On the last day at the lake, it was *only* 121 degrees in the shade...  Why would someone stay in the desert for more than a few days at a time???

What is Virginian about Shane?  Why is he part of Virginia?  He's definitely the best reason for being *in* Virginia, but when he leaves, Virginia will still be here.  Once Shane crosses the state line, must my state preferences change?  Huh??