Sounds interesting. Even more so when I try to imagine the surroundings. I imagine you have beautiful mountains in the background. At least a "quickie" at Google presents most pics around SLC showing snowy mountain tops.
I do miss the snow even though I almost never drove out of town while in Pittsburgh at the time. Snow creates a very special kind of environment. The streets become strangely silent, the snow acts as a sound absorber. Getting into the warmth of a store becomes sweeter, particularly if there is hot coffee available
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I like contrasts. Just like with food, contrasts enhance our perception of the different flavours. If I lived in LA, I'd have to drive up to the mountains every once in a while, just for the change. Besides, I love the wilderness, and enjoy being able to commute between the wild and the urban. Had my life been the way I had wished, I'd live somewhere on the North American west coast and drive a four-wheeler.
The Summer feeling is finaly gone. Weather here has been in the 60's now, with some passing clouds, and some rainy days. Seldom anything special happens weather wise around here. I guess that is one of the reasons Brits come here for their summer holidays, and retirement. It's not The Bahamas, but it's close to their homeland.
Yes Steve, your post made me travel in my mind.