Adam DeLeo's Virtual Birthday Party 2008

We went to Bill and Robin's to celebrate a Birthday Party for Adam (Virtual) Adam was in Alaska fishing. We held the celebration at Adams Pound. Followed by a BBQ. Adam would be happy to know that his fish are thriving . It is hard to imagine but Bill got in from Sydney the day before and Everett arrived from Sydney that day. How they did is totally unknown to me. The party did not breakup until after 11pm (very late for old people) We had another great BBQ by Bill (chicken wings and Korean ribs. The deserts were provided by Vicki Hall and Barbara. As usual they proved just too good to pass up!  I don't want Adam to worry. Due to it was Adam's Party I practiced catch and release.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Adam

One week early and 1000 miles away

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Recap (Homeward Bound)

Everything went without a hitch. Hard to relive but true. At the moment Anita and I are winging our way home on Alaska airlines. No problem getting on and again we have seats togeather.
  Last evening we did the obligatory game of pinochle  followed by a great BBQ tir tip. Jeff and Michelle stopped by on their way home to wish Jim a happy father's day. This morning started out with some last min computer assistance. Then Jim drove us to the airport where we said our last goodbyes. Now we are enjoying a smooth flt home without a cloud in the sky. Melissa and Bryan are happily married, Ardie can once again don his shorts and tennis shoes and the rest of the family can go back to their daily routines til the next mass Zimmer migration. Hopefully the PDX Zims are enjoying their vacation in cabo  
To Be Continued on landing back home in SEA We made it! Back home to sunshine.

tommy

Wedding Day

After a good nights sleep we loaded into our cars and the whole Zimmer clan met up at Kevin's some one hour and 3o min away. Had a few laughs and freshened up for the Nuptials. Then it was off to the Church in hopes everything would go off without a hitch. "It DID!!)

One Beautiful Bride and Two happy People

After the ceremony. We all headed off to the reception dinner and celebrated the couple. When the reception ended is was back to Kevin and Di's place for a recap and nightcap. About 10:30 or so Jim, Karen, Jackie, Anita and I squeezed into the Zimmer car and started our trek back to Woodland.

All in all one GREAT day was had by all.

Melissa's Big Day 6am

Good morning. It's Saturday the 14th of June 2008! That means it's Melissa Zimmers big day! At the moment I am the only one up as usual. This is a good thing as it is MY time. I am sitting in a confey recliner with a hot cup of fresh coffee and my buddy (the laptop) enjoying the peace looking out over the pool at CasaZim. Yesterday was filled with the action of getting ready for the ZimBQ. There were Zimmers  coming from all directions. Steve Michael, & Liz from Portland. Steph and Tony from Seattle. Jackie from Phoenix, And Jeff and Michelle from somewhere here in the flat lands. 
  

	Good Morning Cessna and Patty. Followed by a little morning excersize for Cessna and Tommy. Finally Jackie and Karen putting the last loving touch on the salad for the ZimBQ.
Morning light @ the pool

 

Well things are starting to stir. Anita just poured her first cup of coffee and is heading out to the pool area to start her day. I had better join her .

The journey begins

It has gone very smoothly so far. Got to the airport early as so to relax. While checking out the facilities we ran in to two differnt nabighors Carolyn McHue off to Kentuckey and Brian Foot off to San Jose (Small world) Once again we scored on an exit row on Alaska flt 366 bound for SMF. Actually we have an empty seat between us. Life does not get much better than this.Now its 12:14 and I just heard the power cutting back which normally means we have about 20 min until we touch down in SMF. Its about time I put this computer back to sleep for landing.

After a smooth landing in Sacramento (SMF) We stopped by a great little eatery Swabbies) I can only describe it as a On the river biker/river people bar with great munchies. We had some fish tacos that were the best and ate in  picnic area on the Sacramento river.

After a couple of stops. Costco and a grocerie store we headed to Casa Zim in Woodland . The rest of the day was just spent hanging out with Jim,Karen,Patty & Cessna. Did a BBQ a little more visiting and then off to the sack.

Off to California for Melissa's Wedding

Its Thursday  morning and we are getting suited up for our trip to California for Melissa's wedding. The above picture is from John Deleo showing his Summer home. You can check out his Blog on the left column of this blog (Rambling On).

Well our bags are packed and I got to run Back soon with more of the wedding adventure.

Sunday Things are slowing down

Well it's Sunday evening and things are starting to return to normal. After a great brunch at the Davenport hotel generously provided by Steve and Liz who took off from the hotel to the airport. We returned back to Mary's. Ardie and Rosa took off for the lake and Karen went back to her mother's Now  we are hitting the leftovers.