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Was walking across the

Was walking across the street to the hangar (on my 1 minute commute) and passed by an old Fort Pinto. Didn't have all it's windows (wonder what he does when it rains?) and looked very shabby. But it get's the guy around and I'm sure he's proud of it. If you tried to drive that car in California you'd get yelled at to "Get that piece of junk off the road!" by the first snobby driver you offended by driving too slowly. I like the laid back attitudes here in Shell. They also show some respect for bike riders, and I really like that.

Today is Halloween. My boys haven't said one word about it. I don't even think they've remembered what today is. I'm so glad. And besides, Taylor gets enough candy all year round that he really doesn't need an excuse to eat more. I think he thinks the five food groups are lollipops, gum, soda, chocolate bars, and candy. The church in town is putting on a concert for the young people. The idea is to give them a place to go and something to do on Halloween. There are satanic groups around Shell and Puyo and tonight is a night when they will be more active.

I heard something about some political unrest in Quito today along with some paros, or strikes. Something about a free trade agreement. University students are protesting and there are no classes until Monday.