Sowder Visit

Jane and Larry camped out here on Sunday night. Larry had a follow up visit to the doctor.

I did not get a chance to Blog this but we had a overnight visit with Jerry Behymer who came up for a seminar.

Late Late Snow!!

Hard to believe. I have never seen any snow on the ground here this late in the year. In fact I think  this the only snow I have seen here on the ground this year. For the last couple of days I have seen snow on the hills around the lake, But not here. I got up to go to bed last night and as usal looked out the windows on my way to bed and noticed the dock was white and the grass was covered. So I grabbed my camera and took a shot or two.

Spokane for Easter 2008

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We are now off to Spokane for Easter with Bob, Mary, Steve and Liz. At the moment we zooming down I90. Got out of the hous around 10:15 and drove to Ellensberg for a couple tacos and a fill up on gas. $3.35/gal across from Taco Del Mar/Starbucks. Encountered a small bit of snow thru the pass but the roads were bare and wet. Anita just took over driving in Sprig and I took over the puter and thought I would get a little blogging started. It's now 2:20 and we are just starting to get into the trees on the outskirts of Spokane infact just past the Spokane County sign and according to the GPS we have 32 mi before Chez Frey. All in all its been a good ride. Made it Bob and Mary's at 2:30. All is well.

Palm Springs Day 3 & 4

Day 3. After some morning munchies we headed out to Indian Canyons. The Canyons are located about a 10min drive from Virginia's. Driving into the park it was evident that this was a good idea and place to visit. A short walk from the parking lot was one totally cool waterfall and because of the time of the year it was a waterfall. After the waterfall we headed out on a hike thru one of the canyons along a small creek. Again totally picturesque and a very easy hike. Then it was off to yet another canyon. The San Andreas canyon was equally beautiful. After this hike we were ready to head back to Virginias and take in the pool and great Jacuzzi. This worked wonders on some tired limbs after climbing over rocks and little off the trail jaunts.   We headed back out to downtown Palm Springs for dinner and the Palm Springs Follies. The Follies are a stage show presented by an older and amazing cast. It really sounded like a total bust to me. But to my surprise it was fantastic! The cast's age ran from a young 55 to a young 85. Yes 85 and a show girl. Infarct the oldest showgirl in the world! These people could sing and dance with the energy of 20 year olds. It was really something you have to see to believe. We were thoroughly  entertained for a full 3 hours. The headliner of the show was Melba Moore.

This morning the 4th day I woke up early as normal and went for a walkabout as not to disturb the sleeping beauties. Now Anita and I are sitting at the airport in hopes of getting on the  Alaska 10:30 flt home to Seattle. Things are sort of iffy due to a change of equipment and a reduction of 14 chairs.  OOPs could not get on so we are now hanging til 6:16p.

Joshua Tree State park Day 2

 

Big Rocks	She Rocks!!

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Day two Virginia, Lyn Hackelman, Anita and I drove up and thru Joshua Tree Park. Wow! those were some major rocks. We say lot's of rock climbers. It got pretty darn cold mainly due to altitude and wind. But it was definitely something to see

Palm Springs 2008

Departure Screen	SeaTac Main Trminal

 

Finally got off on our Palm Springs trip. We went out for a 3:30 Departure on Saturday,But there were no seats. So it was back home and we would try again Sunday morning on the 07:15 flight. Wala! not only made it on but scored on a window and isle exit row seat with no one in the center seat. That alone made it worth missing the flight the night before.
  There seems to be some major battery issues with my laptop. Unless just because I have so much running. Music, Windows Live Writer, and some photo stuff.

Got here and went out for some munchies. Now we are heading to the Salton Sea for a look see

	Had Dinner with the Guy's. Picture on left Brandon,Jackie,Chris,& Sydney. Wonderfull dinner and visit. Thanks Jacks & Chris

Dinner and Dominos

	Dinner and Dominos with Bill,Robin,John,Everett and Barbara. Had a great steak feed and lots of laughs. John was home on Easter break from WSU. Click For Pics

Storm Front

Nothing much happening this morning. I did take this photo that caught my eye. It gives a good view of a change in the weather

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Birthday Air Chair Ride

I promised myself this since I was a young boy. To be playing on the watter when I was 65. Yes I did it!! Luckily the weather cooperated on March 4th my Birthday. Anita Dave Oliver and I hit the lake for the first AirChair ride of the season. Damn I think the water gets colder as you get older. Or at least it felt that way.
Had a Great ride. Thanks Anita and Dave
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Let The Party Start

Let the Party Begin! It's almost my birthday. The picture is of me showing off my New hat. Hand knitted by knitter boy Adam DeLeo. We had a family gathering last night with Bill, Robin & Adam. They came up for yet another dinner featuring Steak Tommy. I think everyone had a good time. I know I did and am looking forward to the rest of the week in my new hat. To see more pictures from the events click HERE
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