Quick Trip

I finally made it! My trip that was cancelled last month due to snow took off on time, Yippee!!  I kept my fingers crossed for old man weather was predicting snow again for the day of take off. Luckily the snow stayed just north of the airport.

It was a wonderful visit with my cousin who I haven't seen for about 25 years.  Have you ever had this gnawing feeling that you just need to make the time! I am soooooooo happy I did. Yes, we picked up like there has been no time passed. Did I tell you I went to Colorado?

We made a trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre. I can now cross this off my bucket list.

It's a long ways down there!

And a long ways back up. To think people were running it for exercise, Oh My!

The rocks were beautiful! I'm sorry my camera and my photo ability don't do it justice!  I guess you will just have to go take a look for yourself.  Now to attend a concert there.  No it won't be running the steps.

My cousin and I decided we have a few of the same things on our bucket list so this fall we are taking a trip together to mark off Savannah, GA and SC on our list, another Yippee!!

Life is short, make the effort!!! I'm so glad I did!

June

SNOW IS GONE!

Our snow is all gone and you would think we are starting into Spring. Our temps have been in the fifties these past few days. I know our winter isn't over but it is sure nice to have a break. The one problem with snow melt is mud!  My poor chicken yard is pretty muddy since they like to peck anything that comes up green.  I had to fence off my garden area and even that didn't work well last year.  I will finish the permanent fence this year which is higher and hopefully chicken proof.

I decided to let the girls (chickens) in the backyard for a treat.  They are pretty destructive so this is a big treat for them. They did peck around the yard but they wanted to hang out on the back patio!  Crazy girls, I guess they wanted to see what I was up to in the house.

I opened the slider and they wanted to come in.  I do draw the line, no chickens in the house!  I will have to get the power washer out and wash the entire patio down come Spring because of Chickens poop! And they don't care where they poop! I'll admit they do provide entertainment and fresh eggs.

It's off to take advantage of the weather and work in the yard a bit.  You would think I'm getting a jump on Spring - Nope!  I'm doing my Fall work that I was too lazy to get done then.

I'm off before it starts raining, our usual!
June

CABIN WEEKEND

We have had crazy snow here in the state.  It shut Portland Metro down.  I know you that live in snow country are laughing. I think driver common sense leaves their brain!  One thing is we don't have the snow removal equipment, or should I say ice removal here. But then there is me! I love it and have a vehicle that does well in snow. So why cancel a girls weekend to the mountain, right?? Yes, a mountain pass, 4,800 elevation with about 4 to 6 feet of new snow. Our State Hwy Dept. keeps the pass roads maintain, but chains or snow tires were required.  So off I go!!

I'm sharing a few pics from the weekend!

Our cabin we stayed in.  It had everything we needed. It was a weekend of no TV, Internet or cell service - wonderful!!

I thought the icicles on the lodge was beautiful!

It was beautiful there!

We went for several walks. The snow was pure powder so we stay to the groomed trails! Since I'm short I think I would disappear.

Did I tell you the temperature stayed mainly in the teens. . It was 6 degrees when we departed Monday morning, but the sun was shinning and beautiful blue sky! Simply put, gorgeous!

June

OFF WE GO, NOPE!

Well, I thought I was flying off to the wild blue yonder! My hopes diminished with watching our airport arrivals & departures website!  Yes, Southwest cancelled all their flights!

I was headed to Denver this evening.  My son had a business trip planned so I was tagging along.  Yep, taking advantage of free lodging.  I had plans to visit my cousin that I haven't seen for over 20 years.  We've talked, texted, emailed and old fashion written letters over the years.  But somehow our paths have never crossed.  We have a family reunion every 2 years in Iowa but the years I make it she hasn't, you get the picture.  I have an airline credit now, so I will try this again when my son has his next trip to Denver.  I have almost a year to use my airline credit.

We've started off 2017 with good old fashion winter weather! The cause of these delays is a little snow but freezing rain on top of it causing a skating rink.  I didn't get a lot of snow and the rain has already starting to melt, that is my house!

My son's house in Bend is another story.  They have about 4 feet of snow and it is snowing again.  One of my friend that lives in Central Oregon say she has no where to shovel anymore snow.  She can't throw it high enough. 

As for me, nope, I'm not complaining! Just a cancelled flight, but I warm and snuggle in my house! Everyone stay safe out there whatever part of our country you live in.

June

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

Have you made your New Years Resolution, yet?

I've tried in years past but now I just wish happiness in the New Year!

June

MERRY CHRISTMAS

                                 Wishing all my family and friends a very Merry Christmas!!

June

TRAVELING FOR HOLIDAYS

Do you travel for the holidays? I have always been one that like to stay home for Christmas. Oh, I can remember when first married and when the kids were very young we would travel to various relatives homes. They would open gifts from Santa and then shortly we would pack up and head out.  It was always good to be with family but it got really difficult for the kids wanted to stay home and play.  Finally one year I announced we were staying home for Christmas! I also said everyone was invited for dinner but we were done with traveling.   Wow did I learn very fast to prepare dinner for a couple of dozen relatives.  But, I was home!

Fast forward many, many and many years the kids now have children of their own and they want to stay home. I guess I provided many memories that they want to pass on to their children of staying home for Christmas.

So guess who is traveling again for Christmas.  Last weekend it was a Jungle Bell weekend. Dashing through the snow in a one studded tire Tahoe. O'er the mountains we go. Laughing all the way or white knuckle all the way!

My daughter, son in law and two granddaughters loaded up my Tahoe and off we went to Bend, which is central Oregon.  We had snow here in the valley and then freezing rain so our roads were not in the greatest shape either.  I'm happy to report we made it, had a fabulous time with family and now my kids can stay home on Christmas day with their children and make wonderful memories. 

6 days till Christmas!
June