One thing I missed about the blogosphere was Jennifer Fulwiler's Seven Quick Takes Friday.
1. I finally got my car, Brett*, back from the doctors. His health had been steadily declining for months ever since the ill-fated road trip. Apparently, it's not a good thing when smoke starts coming out of your vents.
2. This is a picture of River

3. My father came up to help me with the car, and while here we took an afternoon trip to Decorah. We stopped by the Ice Cave. Parts of the cave stay icy year-round. Apparently you can just go right on in. I'd love to go back with some hiking boots and explore with a group of people*.