Diane...

I'm staying in The Great Northern Room at Hicksville Pines in the town of Idyllwild, California. They have great rates, comfortable beds and damn fine coffee. Been busy woking on the case during the days but on the occasion I'm able to knock off early, they have an unbelievable Rec Room to unwind with a beverage. Last night, I saw some guests in the Tipi by the fire with what I made out to be some sort of peace pipe. I didn't check if they were native or just cold with all the snow that currently occupies the ground. This place is unlike any motel I've ever stayed in the best way possible.

-Dale

Oh Diane, I almost forgot. Got to find out what kind of trees these are. They're really something.