Did I Mention the Cannibalism?

Oh, right. Yeah, so the path to my new home, the one settled by people who had to walk there from Iowa? That path was cut by some peeps you might have heard of. The Donner Party.

No, I'm not kidding. They cut the trail, then had a little trouble up in the Sierras. Meanwhile, behind them, the Mormons struggled across harsh terrain in search of a haven. Happily, the road proved much easier than they expected, because the Donners cut brush, moved boulders, and otherwise improved the way. All that delayed their progress, of course.

So...thanks Donners. Sorry about the snow. And the other stuff.