Take a good hard look at the horizon the dark area (just past the rolling hills we are traveling down)...You will see "THE BUTTES". This mountain range was so extremely important to Al as it meant he was getting close to/or in Colusa which was a place that was magical for him. Rube and Velma Tucker, (Sue and Tom's parents) lived there and invited him to spend time at their lovely home during summer months. This time was the very BEST for him.