Saturday, March 31, 2012
Picacho Peak
Betty and Terry had more visitors namely Paul and Alvera, We've know them a long time too. We continued our good times with them, with dinners and various events including the Organ Stop Pizza. Their first time there and our 5 or so. Just can't get enough of that Organ music.
A couple of days ago Paul, Terry and I hiked the Picacho Peak state Park. Paul, the gazelle that he is made it to the top, I went about half way and Terry a bit behind that. Quite a hot day and a bunch of knees did some complaining. The girls did a Chandler Fashion Mall day that wore them out since it lasted from 9 am to 5 pm. Probably harder that our Picacho climb.
They all took off today for Sedona and today we get our last visitors, Margaret and Errol are dropping in to see our place, before we take off for home tomorrow.
Margot, Remy and Catherine are using the house for a mini holiday and visit. Mom was excited to see them all and they got together with Lyn, Alan, David and Tena as well. We are sorry we missed them but they were able to use the house in our absence and we will see them this summer during our off Island trip to come.
Hard to complain about the heat but temperatures cooler than 90 F / 32 C, would have been nice to pack in. In any event we are on our way tomorrow. Straight home, do not pass go, do not collect $200, which would have been handy for the ferry.
TTFN, Ciao and Peace
A couple of days ago Paul, Terry and I hiked the Picacho Peak state Park. Paul, the gazelle that he is made it to the top, I went about half way and Terry a bit behind that. Quite a hot day and a bunch of knees did some complaining. The girls did a Chandler Fashion Mall day that wore them out since it lasted from 9 am to 5 pm. Probably harder that our Picacho climb.
They all took off today for Sedona and today we get our last visitors, Margaret and Errol are dropping in to see our place, before we take off for home tomorrow.
Margot, Remy and Catherine are using the house for a mini holiday and visit. Mom was excited to see them all and they got together with Lyn, Alan, David and Tena as well. We are sorry we missed them but they were able to use the house in our absence and we will see them this summer during our off Island trip to come.
Hard to complain about the heat but temperatures cooler than 90 F / 32 C, would have been nice to pack in. In any event we are on our way tomorrow. Straight home, do not pass go, do not collect $200, which would have been handy for the ferry.
TTFN, Ciao and Peace
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ballgame and Friends
Went to a ball game yesterday. Terry and Betty wanted to take in a ball game so the four of us headed out to the Phoenix Municipal stadium to watch a "training camp" game between the Diamondbacks and the Athletics. Turned out to be a nice day, after all the wind and rain that we had the last few days, and thus a very enjoyable day. We have spent time with them running around town and Mesa Flea market, Trader Joes, etc. Next week we'll be heading to Picacho Peak to hike some of the trails there.
Before the rains came, Syd and Marilyn stayed with us for two days and we did the touristy things and showed them the town. They were interested in some of the real estate, so after the Casa Grande Ruins we took a look at Palm Creek and some of the homes, park models, RV's in there. Quite impressive. They headed to Mesa after leaving here.
Denny and Kathy arrive today to visit for a couple of days. So we'll be heading out to dinner with them at Terry and Betty's place. They will come here tomorrow for some of the same, after touring around the countryside.
John and Suzanne should be at Margaret & Errols condo any time soon, but haven't heard from them yet. They'll be around till the end of the month, when Margaret and Errol return. So we have some time to see them. We have to do our annual Organ Stop Pizza extravaganza.
We have seen more Victoria / Vancouver Island friends in a month than we do in the same period of time when we are home. But most enjoyable when we are down in the sun.
TTFN, Ciao and Peace.
Before the rains came, Syd and Marilyn stayed with us for two days and we did the touristy things and showed them the town. They were interested in some of the real estate, so after the Casa Grande Ruins we took a look at Palm Creek and some of the homes, park models, RV's in there. Quite impressive. They headed to Mesa after leaving here.
Denny and Kathy arrive today to visit for a couple of days. So we'll be heading out to dinner with them at Terry and Betty's place. They will come here tomorrow for some of the same, after touring around the countryside.
John and Suzanne should be at Margaret & Errols condo any time soon, but haven't heard from them yet. They'll be around till the end of the month, when Margaret and Errol return. So we have some time to see them. We have to do our annual Organ Stop Pizza extravaganza.
We have seen more Victoria / Vancouver Island friends in a month than we do in the same period of time when we are home. But most enjoyable when we are down in the sun.
TTFN, Ciao and Peace.
