January 24 1987 Truckee River Nevada
Telesat often sent me to courses in Silicon Valley California as computers progressed.  In early 1987, we were very interested in HP3000 computers and I had a series of courses over two weeks.  As a result, I had a weekend in California.  I had a long term dream to see Donner Pass.  Little did I know that there is some considerable distance between Palo Alto and Donner Pass.  Nor did I know that Donner Pass in January sometimes receives great falls of wet soggy snow.  Anyhow, I proceeded, lying my way past the constables requesting chains on my rent-a-car.  Because of the snowfall, I never did see Donner Pass, but I was able to see a freight in the Truckee River valley near Reno Nevada.