We were not able to make it to the 2017 total solar eclipse, so Barry immediately looked at the path of totality for 2024. Texas made the most sense for us. Being in the Dallas area for the 2024 eclipse became our priority from which the rest of our 2024 travels would be planned. (The… Continue reading WOW! Total Solar Eclipse on Path of Totality
Glacier NP – Easier Exploration
Today was our third and last day to explore Glacier National Park. We were NOT up for any long hike, but we felt we could tackle a couple easy and of course significantly shorter hikes today. I wore my Keen sport sandals with socks (and bandaids). My hiking shoes were not an option. Nor were… Continue reading Glacier NP – Easier Exploration
Relax & Recover
After our Highline Trail hike yesterday that took us 11 hours and 40 minutes to complete, and seriously tested our limitations. We took everything off our itinerary for today and replaced it with Relax and RECOVER. Serious hikers we are not. (Obviously!) We do enjoy hikes here and there to explore cool areas as we… Continue reading Relax & Recover
Glacier NP – A MAJOR Miscalculation!
Today was our first day exploring Glacier National Park. Since we’re fresh and ready to go we thought we should begin with the hike that interested us the most – the HIGHLINE TRAIL. We thought this hike was a doable, moderate hike – just long. We were so wrong. This was by far the hardest… Continue reading Glacier NP – A MAJOR Miscalculation!
Wine and Pickleball in Yakima
Saturday, August 19 we headed east to the Yakima Elks Golf Course and Lodge with RV parking. It is a gorgeous setting, but unfortunately, Yakima woke up this morning to smoky skies from the raging fires in Canada and a few in WA. Glad we have 50amp service to run the air conditioners and our… Continue reading Wine and Pickleball in Yakima
Valerie and Grant’s Wedding
When Valerie and Grant set their wedding date for Aug 11, Barry and I worked our summer plans to allow us to remain in the area to attend. It was nice to be a part of this family wedding celebration. Arrival Valerie and Grant asked that NO photo or videos be taken during the actual… Continue reading Valerie and Grant’s Wedding
Future Downsizing: Research-In-progress
We knew in 2016 when we bought our Newmar Ventana, that driving a 36.5-foot Class A motorhome was not our forever plan. We do not have a specific time in mind to downsize, but since we purchased a home base sooner than we originally planned, we may choose to downsize our 36.5-ft motorhome sooner than… Continue reading Future Downsizing: Research-In-progress
Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Abby, Barry, and I drove from Abby’s apartment in Shoreline to Northgate to take the Light Rail south to the Stadium station. From there we walked to the Van Gogh Immersive Experience. Have I mentioned how much we love using the Light Rail system!?! It is SO much better than the stress of driving into… Continue reading Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Chihuly + with Abby and Richard
Today Barry, Abby, Richard and I all went to the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit in Seattle. It was a first for all of us. Barry rode the light rail up to Seattle from the Angle Lake Station, Abby and I rode it from Northgate, and Richard walked from his Seattle apartment to meet us… Continue reading Chihuly + with Abby and Richard
Arlie’s 2023 Annual BBQ
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