Since we weren’t able to get a reservation at Lake Tahoe for the 4th of July, we decided to head to Tacoma, WA earlier than planned. We surprised Barry’s mom when we called on July 3rd and said we were at the Lakewood Elks! Arlie was “tickled pink”. We were going to help Arlie out… Continue reading Yard Work Project at Mom’s – Start to Finish!
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A Short Visit with Lynne and Eric
From the time Lynne Ogren and I met in Oak Harbor many years ago, we have been best of friends. Even though our lives moved us both out of Washington, Barry and I have caught up with Lynne and Eric in Alaska, Montana, and two years ago back in Washington. Coming up to Washington again… Continue reading A Short Visit with Lynne and Eric
Lake Shasta & Mt Shasta- Travel Day Views
It wasn’t long after leaving the Redding Elks in Redding, California that we were enjoying the drive into the picturesque area of Lake Shasta and Mt. Shasta. The water level of the lake was much higher than it has been in years. The lush treed hills were gorgeous. The beauty was interrupted with a stretch… Continue reading Lake Shasta & Mt Shasta- Travel Day Views
Jo & Don Visit Us in Yuma!
Jo and Don are always on the go. They travel frequently to Mexico and Hawaii, with occasional trips back to family in Tennessee. So it’s not easy to find a time for our schedules to mesh for a visit at our home at Carefree Village Resort (CVR). April 9 – 11 worked! Woohoo. After they… Continue reading Jo & Don Visit Us in Yuma!
Spring Break at Nana & Papa’s
We asked to have Isaac and Mona for part of their spring break. As it turned out they had two weeks off PRIOR to Erika having her spring break. Erika’s school district is not a year-round school district as is the one in Chula Vista, so their dates don’t lineup together. They looked at Justin’s… Continue reading Spring Break at Nana & Papa’s
CVR’s CAN-AM Pickleball Games 2023
Today, Sunday March 5, we participated in CVR’s (Carefree Village Resort) CanAm Games for pickleball. To be as fair as possible, Brenda L. and Bob M. grouped everyone into one of three levels for paired playing between USA teams and Canadian teams. Barry and I both played in the advance player group – although neither… Continue reading CVR’s CAN-AM Pickleball Games 2023
Yuma ARTrails 2023- Tour Highlights
This weekend was the 17th annual ARTrails (Art Trails) Studio Tour in the Yuma Foothills. I had no idea that my pickleball friend, Cindy, was a talented painter. After seeing some of her paintings at her home, I asked if she knew about the ARTrails weekend. She did not, so I invited her to ride… Continue reading Yuma ARTrails 2023- Tour Highlights
Yuma Senior Games – ’23 Pickleball
Yuma Parks and Recreation puts on the Yuma Senior Games Tournament for pickleball in February each year. It was again hosted at Fortuna De Oro Resort. It was my first tournament last February. I wasn’t interested in playing this year, but as friends paired up either for mixed doubles, women’s doubles or both, I began… Continue reading Yuma Senior Games – ’23 Pickleball
DISNEY PARKS – Know Before You Go
THINGS TO KNOW AND THINGS TO DO PRIOR to ARRIVING AT DISNEY PARKS! Do you like to wait in 2-3 hour wait lines? NO? Then KEEP READING!Are you staying at Thousand Trail Orlando or a non-Disney Park? Yes? Then Keep Reading! Download the DISNEY PARK APP! This will allow you to keep up on wait… Continue reading DISNEY PARKS – Know Before You Go
THE MAGIC KINGDOM: Abby Visits Us – Part 4
MAGIC KINGDOM (2 days) Cinderella’s Castle EntranceI love the mosaic scenes from Cinderella in the archway of the castle entrance. BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN RAILROAD – Good ride. It’s one of Barry’s favorites. Liberty Square Riverboat and views while onboard. SPLASH MOUNTAIN – MUST do if it is a hot day! This is going to be… Continue reading THE MAGIC KINGDOM: Abby Visits Us – Part 4