Lake Erie

Shirley/Bob can correct me if I'm wrong. I'm pretty sure this was Lake Erie.

Happy Holidays

Our boat ride

We are ready
A boatload of Smurfs
The flag
The mist
The falls

Thanksgiving Day

I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you have enjoyed your day.

The 5K Run To Feed The Hungry was great and we finished in just over an hour. There were about 30,000 people out on a cold (for California), bright day.

David asked what I am thankful for today. First my family--all of you. My various circles of friends who help me enjoy my life. The comforts of my life, my health. The YMCA for Yoga, tai chi and pilates. The dance studios for dancing.

I could go on with this list and perhaps you are all thankful that I will end here.

Falls

Shirley & Bob on their anniversary. Not sure but think this was bridal veil falls.

Shirley

Happy Birthday, Shirley. Have a great day. :0)

miner's castle

Some interesting rocks and just a portion of the stairway we came down to see another view of the formation known as Miner's Castle.

World Music and Dance festival

Paulette and the Spirit in Motion team danced in Old Sacramento.

?? for Janell

Where would you like to go? We have taken a trip to S Dak with Myrna and a long road trip with Shirley & Bob. Now it is your turn.

wisconsin

The Wisconsin River and our guides checking out the best route.

Hike to Miners Falls

We hiked a one mile round trip trail into the cool autumn world of the northern mixed hardwood forest in the UP of Michigan. At the end of the trail were 77 steps leading down to the viewing platform at the falls where Miners River cascades some 60 feet over a sandstone outcrop. Note the big stick that Jerry carries. And he says he is not afraid to use it on knuckleheads and bears! Jerry hiked halfway to the falls and stood guard for us.

More Lake Superior

Yes, Janell, it does look like the ocean.

Fishing/boating

This is what retirement is supposed to look like.

Unexpected Visitors at Work

The most amazing thing happened today at work.

A few days ago, they came and took our copy machine away because we are getting a new one. (Ok, that’s not the amazing part… duh.) Anyway, if a customer wants just one copy of one page, we can do it on our fax machine. So today, a lady came in wanting to copy the 1902 marriage certificate of her grandparents, Emily Larson and Eric Rhodman. As I was watching it inch its way out of the fax machine, I saw the signatures of the two people who signed as their witnesses: Mr. A.G. Anderson and Mrs. A.G. Anderson. Yes, it was clearly Grandma's and Grandpa’s. I’d recognize those signatures anywhere. What a treat to run into Grandma and Grandpa in the middle of an otherwise uneventful workday!

Hi from Lake Superior

Wisner/Pilger homcoming

Abby didn't get queen. Her bff, Hailey in the white dress, was elected.

Lunchtime with JJ

A New Gatewood

Meet Shannelle Dawn:



Precious daughter of Amber, born August 25. Grandma Shannon says, "She's perfect!"

Sun going down on summer...

Tomorrow is Sept. 1 already! What happened to summer?

Who can name this dog and its owner?

Family

In Lakota with Chuck, Andrea, Julia & Jared.

Public art

The horse is in? Where did I find the buffalo?

Aunt Grace

Mystery photo

Who are these people?

Buffalo

Got close up to these buffalo as they crossed the road in Custer State Park.

So Dakota

1. Pie stop at Al's in Oachoma

2. Across the street from Al's

3. Wall Drug

No pictures of bear country. Gramma had the camera.

4. Mt rushmore

5. Flintstones

6. putt putt golf

Did some swimming in between events and eating

7. One tired traveller

The Walk to Crazy Horse

1. Our destination.

2. We are off.

3. The view from the top

4. Chief Crazy Horse

5. We made it 6.2 miles - up hill both ways (just kidding)

Girls in the Garden