We’ve been to Tacoma before, but have never gone to the LeMay America’s Car Museum right off I-5 by the Tacoma Dome. We decided our visit this time would be the perfect time to fit it in. $20 for seniors (and free parking). This is quite an amazing collection of cars. I’m not really into… Continue reading The LeMay America’s Car Museum
Category: Recreation/Sightseeing
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
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
St Augustine – Hop On,Hop Off Trolley TOUR
10-22-22 St Augustine With only one full day in St. Augustine, we decided to take advantage of the Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. It was important to research the trolley stops to prioritize ones we wanted time to explore. I also recorded estimated times for the trolley to go from one stop to the… Continue reading St Augustine – Hop On,Hop Off Trolley TOUR