OK, back home again, Derb and the Derbs all sunk in post-vacational tristesse. Many thanks to everyone in Montana who helped us enjoy one of our best vacations ever.

Airport security tales:

(1) The lady who scrutinized my driver’s license at Missoula airport told me it was out of date. It reads “EXPIRES 06-03-11.” After some argument, I showed her my pistol permit, which says: “EXPIRES 07/01/2010.” She let me through on the strength of that, still insisting my driver’s license was invalid.

(2) Bought cup of coffee in the departure lounge. Asked for lid. She: “I can’t give you a lid. New regulations. If I gave you a lid, you might take the coffee on board.”

Don’t you feel safer now?