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
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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
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
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
ANIMAL KINGDOM: Abby Visits Us – Part 3
Animal Kingdom (2+ days) Our favorite park for multiple days! Kilimanjaro Safaris – Definitely, is the attraction to schedule for an early morning excursion when the animals will be more active. I love seeing animals! So excited! We grabbed the backseat to be able to turn around for more possible picture opportunities. Hippopotamus (From hippo… Continue reading ANIMAL KINGDOM: Abby Visits Us – Part 3
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS: Abby Visits Us – Part 2
Hollywood Studios 2+ days ROCK ‘N’ ROLLER COASTER – awesome rush! One of our favorite rides! Get the limousine ride of your life to get across town to attend Aerosmith’s concert who just gave us all backstage passes! 🙂 HOLLYWOOD TOWER OF TERROR – A classic based on The Twilight Zone. It’s another of our… Continue reading HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS: Abby Visits Us – Part 2
Abby Visits Us in Orlando – EPCOT Days
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2022 We love Thousand Trails Orlando! Our site for our two-week stay was awesome. Within an hour of arriving, we were set up and relaxing as we prepared for 10 days at DisneyWorld, and of course pickleball on our non-Disney time. Monday, Barry and I began 5 straight days at Disney World with our… Continue reading Abby Visits Us in Orlando – EPCOT Days
Mid-Manhattan & Top of the Rock
We finished the walking tour of Central Park, had lunch at Columbus Circle, and are now ready to continue exploring NYC! The Mid-Manhattan walking app conveniently started right here! The pillar has three bronze protrusions that represent the three ships on Columbus’s famous voyage: the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria The glass building… Continue reading Mid-Manhattan & Top of the Rock
Cape Cod: Visit To Plymouth
Getting there: Driving through New Hampshire I experienced something new. Official highway signs alerting you to the location of a liquor store – and lottery tickets! Seriously!?! I had to get a picture. I think the signs began about two miles out from the exit. I was ready with my phone and captured the last… Continue reading Cape Cod: Visit To Plymouth