July 22 was the big day. The annual BBQ means a lot to Arlie, so Barry and I told her we’d help her pull it off this year, BUT it would be simplified. The main change would be that everyone would be asked to bring a dish to share, and their preferred beverage(s) to drink.… Continue reading Arlie’s 2023 Annual BBQ
Category: Travel
The LeMay America’s Car Museum
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
Yard Work Project at Mom’s – Start to Finish!
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!
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
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