UPDATE ON NEW BLOG

I have removed some of the pictures on this site because I've morphed into a new page. I found my other site a decided not to keep duplicating on this one. I like the options way better on the new site, but didn't want to start over. SO, I'll only be adding on the other. If you found anything here that you liked, just click on the link, 'MY OTHER WEB PAGE' at the top left.

See you there!

Fresh Paint

Finally got the tractor painted, didn't turn out too bad for a desert paint job. I am just glad we got around to getting it done. I think we'll put a new grill on next. I have to keep telling myself 'Rome wasn't built in one day'.......

North To Washington

Bridge of the Gods

The Cascades

Jim Pounder Miniatures

We just made it back to Arizona last weekend. Neither of us had been to Oregon or Washington and since Wade's oldest daughter lives near The Dalles, OR we thought it was time to go exploring. Our trip was too early to enjoy all that Spring allows but not too late for some late winter thunder snow squalls. It has been almost hot down here for a couple of weeks, so our thin bloodiness made even the days without rain seem cold.

We did enjoy seeing Jeanine and Skylor (Wade's grandson). Skylor is kind of a throwback, he is only sixteen and emulates his grandfather in several ways. He is helping to remodel his mother's house doing a perfect job on the redo of the bathroom, he has done the wiring and plumbing and even moved a bearing wall. Very impressed! He also can diagnose and work on his car (which he and grandpa enjoyed together). Wade really enjoyed buying him his first real tool set. Wade said "a guy like that needs some good tools". We hope he looks us up someday after he's done with school.

We picked the first leg of the trip through western Nevada so we could go through Goldfield. We love old mining towns. Our trip home was east to Clarkston and south through Idaho where we encountered the bad snow squalls all the way on and off to Jackpot, NV.

We got in touch with Wade's old Army buddy, Jim Pounder who lives in Clarkston, WA. They served together in Asmara, Ethiopia in the ASA (Army Security Agency). They hadn't seen each other since they left Africa, over thirty years ago. They recognized each other despite the gray in their hair and beards. Jim is a very talented artist creating the most intricate miniatures from metal. I have been into mini's for a long time and I have never seen anything as exquisite.

We also got the take a trip along side the Columbia River and found out why the mountains are called 'The Cascades'. We were there at the perfect time to see the very large waterfalls 'cascading' off the mountains. The moss and ferns along the roadsides were awesome as well. We spent some time at the Maryhill Museum that gave us a history lesson about Sam Hill's life ('where the Sam Hill are we') and collections that were very interesting. The chess sets on display were gorgeous. (Jim's work was even better)

All in all, we had a great time, stopping off to visit some of our dearest friends and cousins along the way.

BLAST FROM THE PAST!

My oldest best friend (the bride) sent this old pic to me. I'm the far left, no wonder my dad didn't let me out much. Jeez, that dress was short! So much for the 70's. I still think the bride is a beauty, you should see how blue her eyes are even today!

Trip to Brianhead and Cedar Breaks, UT

My oldest friend Fleda and her husband Cal have a cabin at Brianhead, UT and we got some great photos on the trip. IT is without a doubt some of the best country for photo's. Wade is not willing to endure the snow so they are only summer pics, too bad, the snow is so beautiful up there!!!

Picacho Peak

Just been playing with the camera again. This mountain is in our back yard and I got up early one morning to shoot it. It's been raining again, I thought this was the desert!!!

My favorite purdy flower