Dave's conception of Basque and American life as parallel universes continued throughout his school years, as the little boy who loved amuma's house so much he ran away from school daily earned a PhD and joined the administration of his old school district.  He shares several poignant anecdotes regarding his father's dedication to education.  After a few years in California, Dave returned to Idaho to wed Patricia Smedley and to raise 2 daughters, Diana and Alicia.

Today, Dave continues to play the accordion, and has joined the Biotzetik choir with his wife.  Even though Patricia is not Basque, she enjoys attending the various cultural events that Boise hosts.  The family has visited Euskadi a few times, and Diana and Alicia have taken great interest in their heritage by studying the language.  One day, Dave himself hopes to spend a year in the Basque country in order to master the language of his parents.