Well we are finally here in Arizona! Had a good trip but as usual, it takes time to get unpacked and settled. We still have our friends from Mount Forest here until tomorrow, when they leave for home bright and early.
The weather today was absolutely beautiful - mid 80s. Bob and Harvey went golfing and Cynthia and I relaxed and settled the world's problems this morning. This afternoon we went to the pool - the men played water volleyball and we did water aerobics and enjoyed the sunshine. The first time we have ever sat by the pool in all the years we've come to Mountainbrook Village. It was heaven!!
Our stop in Albuquerque was very interesting. We purchased a new light fixture from a store called Simply Southwestern and stopped to visit the Indian Cultural Center which was very interesting. We were able to watch Native Indians drum and dance - the youngest member was almost 4 years old - he was just adorable. He wore the full Indian costume and participated doing all the same dance moves as the adults. He was definitely the hit of the show!
We are looking forward to spending the next month golfing and relaxing and enjoying our house.
Till the next blog....................
Monday, April 4, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
We had a nice day again - stopped for a late lunch in Amarillo, Texas at our favourite steak house. Awesome as usual.
We are settled in at a Best Western in Moriarty, New Mexico after another 9 hour day on the road. Looking forward to shopping for a light fixture in Albuquerque tomorrow, then getting to the house tomorrow night. Apparently it was 99 degrees there today - yikes! We are still wearing our winter clothes.
Take care everyone.
We are settled in at a Best Western in Moriarty, New Mexico after another 9 hour day on the road. Looking forward to shopping for a light fixture in Albuquerque tomorrow, then getting to the house tomorrow night. Apparently it was 99 degrees there today - yikes! We are still wearing our winter clothes.
Take care everyone.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
We arrived in Tulsa Oklahoma tonight, staying at a Super 8 motel - after driving 1,000 kms and 9 hours. What a treat to be able to walk to the restaurant (Ruby Tuesdays) in 60 degree weather wearing just a light jacket and the sun shining at 8 pm!! We had such a great pasta meal with a very interesting and fresh salad bar.
The countryside and scenery was beautiful. We didn't stop at any of our regular spots because we thought we would wait to see what the house looked like in Arizona and besides, we are going to travel to such awesome spots like Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana on our way home. I'm sure there are lots of shops along the way.
Anyway, 'till tomorrow....................
The countryside and scenery was beautiful. We didn't stop at any of our regular spots because we thought we would wait to see what the house looked like in Arizona and besides, we are going to travel to such awesome spots like Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana on our way home. I'm sure there are lots of shops along the way.
Anyway, 'till tomorrow....................
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Well, we are on our way - left KW today by noon. We are staying at a Day's Inn in Indianapolis. We've had a long day so far.
Bob has surgery scheduled for June 28th to replace his left knee. He's pretty happy about the time - thought it would be later in the summer. Dr. Chris thinks he's been 'very tough' to put it off for this length of time.
We've been using a converter in the car so I can use my laptop to play Spider Solitaire - very addictive but it makes the time go quickly. I've also started reading an autobiography by Wynonna Judd - very interesting!!
It's almost 11 pm but think we have time for at least ONE game of Skip-BO before turning in.
Good night.
Bob has surgery scheduled for June 28th to replace his left knee. He's pretty happy about the time - thought it would be later in the summer. Dr. Chris thinks he's been 'very tough' to put it off for this length of time.
We've been using a converter in the car so I can use my laptop to play Spider Solitaire - very addictive but it makes the time go quickly. I've also started reading an autobiography by Wynonna Judd - very interesting!!
It's almost 11 pm but think we have time for at least ONE game of Skip-BO before turning in.
Good night.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 5, 2011
We are in Rollo Missouri, on our way home. We were watching the Weather Channel and decided to head for Canada. San Antonio's roads were all closed down and an ice storm was heading for Mississippi and Alabama, so decided to head north.
The weather channel also let us know that Tulsa had terrible weather but we decided to try it anyway. When we got there, it was just fine - they were just trying to recover from yesterday's storm.
I published a post yesterday February 4th but for some reason it didn't show up.
We are staying in a nice motel called the Hampton Inn - very nice.
The weather channel also let us know that Tulsa had terrible weather but we decided to try it anyway. When we got there, it was just fine - they were just trying to recover from yesterday's storm.
I published a post yesterday February 4th but for some reason it didn't show up.
We are staying in a nice motel called the Hampton Inn - very nice.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
It's so hard to believe it's almost the end of January - where has the time gone? We were shopping today for used bicycles. Bob was able to find one for himself but nothing for me yet. We went to a few yard sales and a used bicycle shop - I'm sure we will come across something soon.
We were golfing yesterday - we were paired up with a 85 year old man who admitted to us that he only started golfing when he was 75! What a sweetheart he was. We had such a good time with him. Originally he only signed up for 9 holes but decided to play another 9 to join us for the entire 18. He sure has a lot of stamina!
The weather has been absolutely beautiful. We are hearing about the problems in Texas and the cool temperatures in Florida, but we have been blessed - high 70s all week and the outlook for the following week is the low 70s, which is just fine with us.
We are expecting friends to arrive tomorrow to stay with us until we head for home on the 3rd of February. They are a lot of fun so we are guaranteed to have a good time. The early part of the week will be taken up with us moving into our house but they are hoping to visit the Grand Canyon and Sedona/Jerome area so we will just give them our truck and we can stay here and get organized while they tour.
We heard yesterday that 5 homes have sold in Mountainbrook during the month of January and they were all Canadians! Must be the dollar being at par with the US dollar- perhaps has something to do with it.
We also attended the Gold Canyon Arts Show this afternoon - beautiful work with a lot of turquoise stones and many gems from the area as well as carvings made from cactus and trees in the area and the desert. Bob reminded me what we would get at a yard sale when we sold it sometime in the future so we came away empty handed. There sure are a lot of talented people in the world.
So long for now.
We were golfing yesterday - we were paired up with a 85 year old man who admitted to us that he only started golfing when he was 75! What a sweetheart he was. We had such a good time with him. Originally he only signed up for 9 holes but decided to play another 9 to join us for the entire 18. He sure has a lot of stamina!
The weather has been absolutely beautiful. We are hearing about the problems in Texas and the cool temperatures in Florida, but we have been blessed - high 70s all week and the outlook for the following week is the low 70s, which is just fine with us.
We are expecting friends to arrive tomorrow to stay with us until we head for home on the 3rd of February. They are a lot of fun so we are guaranteed to have a good time. The early part of the week will be taken up with us moving into our house but they are hoping to visit the Grand Canyon and Sedona/Jerome area so we will just give them our truck and we can stay here and get organized while they tour.
We heard yesterday that 5 homes have sold in Mountainbrook during the month of January and they were all Canadians! Must be the dollar being at par with the US dollar- perhaps has something to do with it.
We also attended the Gold Canyon Arts Show this afternoon - beautiful work with a lot of turquoise stones and many gems from the area as well as carvings made from cactus and trees in the area and the desert. Bob reminded me what we would get at a yard sale when we sold it sometime in the future so we came away empty handed. There sure are a lot of talented people in the world.
So long for now.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
January 13th,2011
We've been a little busy - made a whirlwind trip to Canada to get some banking straightened out. We flew into Buffalo and back again. Stayed on my nephew and wife's home and got a few special hugs from grandchildren (which made the trip worthwhile).
We had a final walk-through at the new house this morning and everything looks good. It is pretty exciting for us and we hate to have to leave the end of the month.
The temperatures have been perfect for golfing - 65 to 70 degrees this past week and it looks as if the forecast is good for the next week or so.
Bob is going with nephew Bob to the Barrett-Jackson Auction on Monday - most people (especially men) know about this Auction. Just hope they don't raise their arms and put in a bid! Cars are pretty expensive.
My sister Dorothy and son Bob are visiting until the 18th then we have a few days by ourselves and friends (neighbours from the farm) are arriving on the 23rd and staying until February 3rd.
We went to a Biker Bar on Sunday (Greasewood Flats) and the Pinacle Peak Steak House. Monday, we went to a quaint little place called Tortilla Flats and last night attended the Arizona Opry for dinner and a show. It was awesome!
Today is a day of rest and catch-up for Dorothy and me while the men are playing a beautiful gold course called Gold Canyon Golf Couse and playing Rattlesnake Mountain course. It is so picturesque......so beautiful. I'm sure they will be enjoying it.
Till we 'talk' again........................
We had a final walk-through at the new house this morning and everything looks good. It is pretty exciting for us and we hate to have to leave the end of the month.
The temperatures have been perfect for golfing - 65 to 70 degrees this past week and it looks as if the forecast is good for the next week or so.
Bob is going with nephew Bob to the Barrett-Jackson Auction on Monday - most people (especially men) know about this Auction. Just hope they don't raise their arms and put in a bid! Cars are pretty expensive.
My sister Dorothy and son Bob are visiting until the 18th then we have a few days by ourselves and friends (neighbours from the farm) are arriving on the 23rd and staying until February 3rd.
We went to a Biker Bar on Sunday (Greasewood Flats) and the Pinacle Peak Steak House. Monday, we went to a quaint little place called Tortilla Flats and last night attended the Arizona Opry for dinner and a show. It was awesome!
Today is a day of rest and catch-up for Dorothy and me while the men are playing a beautiful gold course called Gold Canyon Golf Couse and playing Rattlesnake Mountain course. It is so picturesque......so beautiful. I'm sure they will be enjoying it.
Till we 'talk' again........................
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