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Yakima Trip

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Spokane for Virgina Hess

Three day trip to Spokane 6th thru the 9th

Spokane December

Drove to Spokane 12/10
Foggy from Ellensburg to about 50mi out of Spokane. Just taking it EAZY and Hanging out. We did go over to Burkhards for Coffee Sunday morning. After a day of football I am waiting for a couple of Cornish game hens we brought over for SEA.

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My diggs at Jimmy and Karen's

Game weekend 2011

Off to Truckee via Sacramento

Hanging at Denharts

Been spending our evenings at  Denharts

Spokane For Marys Birthday

Wed: Aug 24th Off to Spokane for a small birthday celebration of Mary’s 7? birthday. Good sunny ride all the way over. Arrived here around 3pm. Put some chicken on the barbi for dinner followed by just catching
Thur Morning did a little walking and coffee drinking Then picked up Steve and Liz at the airport. Now the hens are a clucking in the kitchen and Steve has taken Isabel to soccer practice. Now just waiting for Mary’s extended family to arrive for the Birthday Party.   Had a good BBQ with the whole family from Mary to Violet (pictured above)
Fri Morning: Today the plan is to head up to Diamond lake for a little cabin therapy. Anita, Mary & I made it to the lake where the water was warm and the air was hot 92 or so degrees. Again did chicken on the BBQ.
Sat: After a relaxing morning at the lake we headed into town and gathered our things and headed over for a  short visit with the Burkhard’s. Two hours later we were on our way back home to Seattle. All in all another great trip to GEG!

McAdams return from Scotland / 26th birthday celebration

From AdamPics

July 8th: Headed back down to Bills to see Adam. Who is home from Scotland to obtain  a work visa and head back to his new found life. Also we celebrated a belated birthday. Adam turned 26 on the 28th of June while at Fiendhorn. Now he is recouping from his broken leg and trying to score on a work visa so he can return to his loves. John drove in from Yakima to join us. All in all it was a great evening

4th of July weekend

Thur June 30: Off to Spokane for a visit and a little time at Diamond lake. On the way over Anita and I hiked to the top of the wild horses monument out of Vantage. Upon arrival at Mary’s Isabel and I went for a long walk. Got in 12 miles this day and Isabel was still jumping and running ahead all the way.

Fri Jul 01: Headed to Diamond Lake. Tom and Isabel took off a little earlier than Anita and Mary. Got to the lake and jumped into the kayaks for a quick paddle on the lake. Then it was off for a walk Turned in another 12 mi day. Isabel was showing signs of weakening. and by the end of that day she ran out of gas. FINALLY I out walked an 8 year old. 

Sat Jul 02: Started the day with a long walk alone. Followed up by a long kayak ride. Spent the rest of the day just hanging out and visiting neighbors and a BBQ. Turned in 15 miles that day. A new record for me. 

Sun Jul 03: Woke up went for a walk  and a kayak ride. Then more or less started getting ready for our drive home.

4th of July: Home Now this morning even tommy walkalottie was out of gas but managed to put in my morning walk. Then in the afternoon it was off to brother Bill’s for his annual 4th of July celebration. The usal Key Center crowd was there with one surprise guest. Virginia Lacy from Cordova. Made it home a little after midnight.

Sowder Farm Hikes

June 3rd : Off to Yakima to do a little hiking. Took the canyon road into Selah. Did a little walking around the hood and had a good dinner and catch up with Larry and Jane.
June 4th : John showed around 9:00 ready to go for our hike. Rich and the kids showed up around 9:30 So we were off to do the Cowiche  “canyon that  is” Started on the rim and worked our way down into the canyon. It was well worth the effort of a 5mi hike. The weather was perfect and all in all it was great fun. That after noon we jumped in Jane’s car and headed up to Nachese “Wow what beautiful country” At Whistling Jacks we decided to head up Big bolder caves” This was a short beautiful hike into the cave. Which was formed by a lava tube. Unfortunately we did not have flash lights But were able to go in using John’s flashlight app on his phone and an occasional flash from my camera. We made it in until it was darker than anything I had ever experienced and walked into a wall. That was the time to head back out
June 5th: Headed home to Seattle.
I am ready to go back and do it all again.

John’s WSU Graduation

Thursday May 5th (Cinco da Mayo) I zoomed home from exercise class and Anita had the car loaded and pointed East. Made it to Chez Frey around 3:55pm. Ok drive. We did suffer from a few highway projects. Good Night

Friday Going to Burkards for some breakfast. Then it will be off to WSU to visit the graduate before heading to Lewiston for our nights lodging.

Made it to WSU and had lunch and a nice walk with John. Then off to Lewiston ID. for a good nights rest. First thing in the morning it was back on the road back to Pullman for the big day. The ceremony was great and I think the only one in the place prouder of John were mom and dad. It is hard to believe that he has graduated from collage with honors (as you can see from all the decorations on his robe. Now its off to Yakima for a summer internship at GE Aviation. Then come Sep he will be off to Michigan to work on his masters degree. WOW! Way to go John!!

Better Late than Never Apr. 23rd

The First Baby Ducks showed up 3 days late on April 23rd. Actually it was also the first day in April that topped 60 degrees. WELCOME Spring

Wait Can it be? A Spring Day

Tommy at Twin Falls	Anita at Twin Falls

WOW! We just had our first spring day. It was so nice for a change while Anita was stretching out at yoga I went for a three mile walk. When we got home it was off to Twin Falls just out side of North Bend. We took of for what was a beautiful  4.2mi hike to the falls. Maybe a little more up and down than we bargained for, But it was more than worth the effort.
  I am still glancing out the window frequently waiting for the first baby duck sighting. They normally show on April 20th like clock work. I am thinking this colder than normal weather may have something to do with their late arrival. I am still waiting for them to show and unfortunatly so are the eagles. Anyway it’s been a great day.

Just a little update

Tommy  Weowna Park Hike	Anita

Well its been quite a while since my last post. Since then I had a little bypass procedure and have been on the mend ever since. It’s been six weeks since the procedure and I am feeling great! I have been walking every day since and now do two to five miles per day. Every day get’s easier and I am really looking forward to May 31st. That’s when I can resume doing what I want. Hopefully a little walk on my hands. Or at least an Air Chair ride. Weather permitting. Speaking of which the weather here is the definition of sucky. This has been the coldest April on record . In fact it’s now the 19th and there are reports of snow flurries in the area. “That’s Just WRONG” Although the birght side is it keeps me from wishing I could do this or that while my breast bone is healing.
Anyway All is well.

Tommy’s B-Day

Let the Games begin. Mar 4th 2011 !!

Celebrated one more year at brother Bill’s with some of Billy’s excellent BBQ chicken. A great way to start another year of Tommy’s Excellent Adventures. Thanks Everyone for all the cards and wishes.
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Quick visit to Spokane

Day I: Sunday. Had a good drive over. Sunny and bright all the way. We expected fresh snow in the pass, But the road was bare and wet and the slopes were covered with skiers. Took a 3 mi walk with Isabel. Now its time to sit down in front of the warm fire and fire off this post.

Billy D turns 60!!! Jan 10th 2011

Can you believe it. Billy DeLeo is 60 years OLD. WOW!!

Open your Eyes it’s 1951	Handsom Lil Dude
Rocking Out @ 3920	What Can I Say