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....................
Thursday, March 31, 2011
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........................
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
December 29, 2010
Well, Arizona is finally getting the terrible weather that has hit most of the US. By terrible, I mean it is overcast today and temps are around 60-62! Still not too bad.
We went to the Phornix Coyote hockey game - they played like turkeys and lost 3-1 but we had fun with all the excitement and the fans. The fans howl like a coyote everytime they score a goal or for any other excuse they can find. It was a hoot!
Christmas was so quiet and peaceful. We spent the day bike riding and going on a 2-3 mile hike up Silly Mountain. I thank God every day that my stamina is coming back - we had a blast on that hike. We were surrounded by the huge saguero cacti and lots of other strains of cacti. Thank God we didn't run into any snakes or that would be the LAST time I went on a hike.
We are getting organized for our little 3 day trip back to Canada next week, having company for most of the month of January with a few days break in between. We take possession of our new home on January 26th (we hope) so will be spending a few days cleaning and getting things settled before we leave for home around the end of January. Escrow closing on houses are a lot different than in Canada. It might close on the 25th, 26th or the 27th, depending apparently, on many things. One gal here in Mountainbrook Village has waited over 4 months for her house to close..............I think there is more to the story than she is revealing.
We are off to a Livestock Show in Phoenix (of course not to see the Livestock but to visit all the vendors associated with the show), then head to Tucson on Friday to visit a Tres Amigos Retail location and attend a Pow Wow the Indian Tribes have to celebrate New Years.
Dianne
We went to the Phornix Coyote hockey game - they played like turkeys and lost 3-1 but we had fun with all the excitement and the fans. The fans howl like a coyote everytime they score a goal or for any other excuse they can find. It was a hoot!
Christmas was so quiet and peaceful. We spent the day bike riding and going on a 2-3 mile hike up Silly Mountain. I thank God every day that my stamina is coming back - we had a blast on that hike. We were surrounded by the huge saguero cacti and lots of other strains of cacti. Thank God we didn't run into any snakes or that would be the LAST time I went on a hike.
We are getting organized for our little 3 day trip back to Canada next week, having company for most of the month of January with a few days break in between. We take possession of our new home on January 26th (we hope) so will be spending a few days cleaning and getting things settled before we leave for home around the end of January. Escrow closing on houses are a lot different than in Canada. It might close on the 25th, 26th or the 27th, depending apparently, on many things. One gal here in Mountainbrook Village has waited over 4 months for her house to close..............I think there is more to the story than she is revealing.
We are off to a Livestock Show in Phoenix (of course not to see the Livestock but to visit all the vendors associated with the show), then head to Tucson on Friday to visit a Tres Amigos Retail location and attend a Pow Wow the Indian Tribes have to celebrate New Years.
Dianne
Friday, December 24, 2010
December 24th
What another nice day today - beautiful sunny 72 degree weather. We dropped into the fabulous flea market in Mesa, ran a few errands and ended up at an Olive Garden for dinner. We could NOT BELIEVE the number of cars in the parking lots of shopping centers!! Cars were circulating, trying to get a parking spot AT 5:30 PM!!! Do most people wait until the last minute to shop?
We drove to Phoenix where they had a mile long display of over 7 million Christmas lights, most animated - we stayed in the car and drove through the display. Waterloo Park looks a little 'small' compared to this.
Upon entering this subdivision, the streets are lined with luminaries - little tea lights in paper bags, glimmering in the night. Apparently hundreds of volunteers set them out and light them approximately at the same time. What a sight!
Gret news - we bought a beautiful house with possession date of January 26th. We have it rented out for February and March and hope to get back down here in April. We are pretty excited about it!
Dianne
We drove to Phoenix where they had a mile long display of over 7 million Christmas lights, most animated - we stayed in the car and drove through the display. Waterloo Park looks a little 'small' compared to this.
Upon entering this subdivision, the streets are lined with luminaries - little tea lights in paper bags, glimmering in the night. Apparently hundreds of volunteers set them out and light them approximately at the same time. What a sight!
Gret news - we bought a beautiful house with possession date of January 26th. We have it rented out for February and March and hope to get back down here in April. We are pretty excited about it!
Dianne
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