The Dynamic Duo

As you have probably guessed, the dream was only semi-prophetic. I got up in plenty of time to drive the 45 or so mintues from Emmett to Boise, and was ready to hit the door, when I asked UltraDad, who had been ready for about an hour if he had eaten any breakfast. He looked a bit startled and allowed as to how he guessed he should have. I packed some cereal and nuts into cups to be eaten on the way. Then he decided that he probably take his “pills”. So we left about 15 min later than I intended. We were to meet Roz and Sara in front of the pavillion at 9:00, but I was able to call and let them know we would be 15-20 min late. We were still in plenty of time even though we had to park a fair piece away, and Sara led us to some good seating, and we saved three spots for bro Jim, and friends Cody and Lisa.
The ceremony started promptly at 10:00 A.M. and lasted almost exactly the two hours promised by the program. It was very well organized. Cody and Lisa arrived late, about 10:30 and Jim came breezing in at 10:45. By then, the parking was even more of a problem. Honestly! Then Jim had the nerve to complain that he really hadn’t needed to arrive even as early as THAT as Johnny didn’t receive his diploma for another 40 minutes or so! I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to spot my son, as Boise State University was graduating their largest class ever, but he was seated in the 5th or 6th row from the back about 4th from the end, and we had a great view of him, though he never spotted us. I remember when UltraB graduated we had the same thing; we were sitting in the perfect place to see him. It was great.
I was so proud of Johnny; he had a golden honors cord draped around his neck and he looked so handsome and distinguished! After the graduation, we were to proceed to the commons area where we could find our graduate near the tent designated for his college. But we never actually made it that far as Johnny found us quickly and was ready to get out of there. Roz and Sara had to leave, but UDad and I treated the others to a celebratory lunch at The Ram, the restaurant of Johnny’s choice. We walked, as it was only about a mile away, and the traffic was a little hectic with so many trying to leave all at the same time. We had arrived and ordered when UM discovered that she was missing her prized pedometer! It was very upsetting, and UDad offered to walk back and look for it in the Pavillion while we were waiting for our food. Well, Udad has had some major foot pain lately, so Um declared she would do it herself.
After many wondrous adventures, including walking the wrong way for a bit, finding the doors of the pavillion locked, and standing at the admin offices looking pitiful until someone let her in, UltraMom actually FOUND her beloved pedometer. What a happy reunion, as they vowed never to be parted again. The pedometer was set to -0- so Um could see just how far she had walked, (just a bit over a mile) and they arrived back at the restaurant just in time to watch everyone finish up their meals. I expected great exclamations and rejoicings, which I got to some extent from Udad, but I dont’ really think the others much realized I was gone. Well, come to think of it they DID save me an onion ring from the towering onion appetizer….......I felt a little invisible that whole meal. First the waitress took everyone’s drink order except for mine; then they took about 15 minutes to bring me extra tortilla shells for my fajitas. Poor me!

Johnny told us an absolutely WONDERFUL story about an experince he had at Heulett Packard where he was serving an Internship. Hopefully we can get him to relate it.
Join me in urging him: PLEASE JOHNNY. TELL IT JUST ONE MORE TIME.