Visiting Family in Boise (Part 2)

Uncle Jim and 2002 Mustang GT

Here is the man that gave Ken his first motorcycle ride on his Triumph in the early 60's and first dirt hill climb on his Greeves 250 (Ken remembers holding on to Uncle Jim for dear life - it was awesome!).  He then spent many Sunday afternoons during Ken's teen years taking Ken riding, beginning with his Taco 22 mini bike, then Yamaha 80 and finally a Yamaha 125 MX. Uncle Jim kept these sometimes dodgy machines going deep in the hills near Lambs Canyon and mountain fire trails of the San Berdo mountains. Ken was never stranded because Uncle Jim was prepared and able.  He is one special man. He has always had one, sometimes two, cool cars.  He is pictured here, at age 95, with his cream puff 2002 Mustang GT.  What a guy!  More photos follow so read on.

Uncle Jim MacDonald

Allison and Jan 

Brother Vern

Lunch Time!

We were able to attend worship service at Uncle Jim's church and Larry Roberts (Uncle Jim's son-in-law), Allison (granddaughter) and Nathan (grand son-in-law) were also there.

Uncle Jim treated us all to lunch. Ken's brother Vern also joined us. We also ran into Jimmy (grandson) and Sandy (granddaughter-in-law) at the restaurant.  It was a very nice time.

The next morning before heading east and north we dropped by Uncle Jim's place.  In the garage were two family artifacts of interest.  The first a bench built by Grandpa Candy and still being used frequently by Uncle Jim and Grandpa Candy's wood ladder.  These items must be at least 90 years old and it was exciting to see them.

Bench Built and Used by Grandpa Candy 

Grandpa Candy's Wooden Ladder - still in regular use