Friday, August 19, 2016

Colorado 2016 - Happy Hour with Irv

Sunday, August 7, 2016


Ira had trouble with his truck today. His neighbor Ty drove us to the airport to rent a car until the truck can be serviced. Dale got listed as a driver on the rental so we went to Barnes & Noble for coffee and then to the grocery store to get fixings for dinner tonight. Ira and I are pictured above during happy hour. Ira grilled an amazing piece of pork for dinner. Dale made some awesome sweet potato fries and Brenday made an awesome cucumber mint salad. I just sat back and did a whole bunch of nothing and felt pretty lucky to be with such and awesome crew.  Ericka's new dog Calliope is over my shoulder. Her other dog, Suki, is on Irv's lap.

Colorado 2016 - Sign Place

Monday, August 8, 2016


Irv brought the truck in for service this morning. Dale and I followed behind in the rental car so we could bring him back home. Next to the shop I found a place where old signs go.

Colorado 2016 - Rio Summer Olympics

Monday, August 8, 2016

It's been fun watching the Olympics. This morning Dale, Irv, and I watched a water polo match between the U.s. and Spain.

Colorado 2016 - City Market

Monday, August 8, 2016

Dale, Irv, Brenda, and I headed over to City Market to pick up food for dinner tonight. Ericka and Kelly will be coming over.

Colorado 2016 - Walking the River Path

Monday, August 8, 2016


Nice walk down by the river with Dale this afternoon. We did about 2.5 miles.

Colorado 2016 - Denny's

Tuesday, August 9, 2016



Good to see Ericka and Kelly last night. They were both in good spirits. Great breakfast at Denny's this morning with Brenda and Irv. And yes, I had pancakes. Our server had the bottom image on the back of his t-shirt.

Colorado 2016 - Airport Bar

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Brenda and Irv dropped us off at the airport after our breakfast at Denny's. The gate area has a fancy new bar. No, I did not get a drink.

Colorado 2016 - Boarding

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Dale and I sat over the wing. Sweet guy, he let me have the window seat.

Colorado 2016 - Taking Off

Tuesday, August 9, 2016


Mt. Garfield is in the background.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Colorado 2016 - In the Air

Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Bye Grand Junction

Colorado 2016 - Returning Home

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Photo taken as we approached Salt Lake City. Odd landscape. Kind of an anti-mountain. Brenda later told me she thought it was some kind of abandoned mining site. We were supposed to have a two hour layover in Salt Lake City but our original flight out was cancelled due to Delta's main office power outage glitch. Thankfully they were able to get us on a later flight which doubled our layover time. In the end we were just happy to make it home without any further delays. 

Monday, April 18, 2016

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: At the Airport

Monday, March 28, 2016
Just trying to get through security faster.


Obligatory pre-takeoff temperature shot.

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: On Board

Monday, March 28, 2016

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Waiting

Monday, March 28, 2016

Obligatory pre-takeoff cocktail shot (mimosa).



My friend Cyndi texted me this during the wait.





Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: And We're Off

Monday, March 28, 2016

Obligatory post-takeoff cocktail picture (Jack & Coke).


Saturday, April 16, 2016

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Estrella del Mar

Monday, March 28, 2016

We made it to EDM around 2 p.m.

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: It's the Cows

Monday, March 28, 2016

We left for Mega to get food around 2:30 p.m. We saw this shortly after exiting the EDM gates.


Thursday, April 14, 2016

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Pollo Feliz

Monday, March 28, 2016

Said hi to the Happy Chicken on the way to Mega.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Mega

Monday, March 28, 2016

I love going to Mega.
Funny what you find in the specialty food section of a Mexican grocery store. In the U.S. it would be Mexican and Chinese foods.

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: More Mega

Monday, March 28, 2016

More Mega. Love good mole sauce. Not sure how I feel about the lack of pre-packaging but no doubt this is the REAL deal.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Mexican Baked Goods

Monday, March 28, 2016

All the baked goods we've picked up in Mexico have been fantastic. They and never over-sweet and don't leave a filmy aftertaste in your mouth. I'm guessing they're preservative free as they aren't quite as excellent when they are over a day old. Picked up the pig cookie for a snack. Delicious. Dale and I both got the chocolate cupcake for dessert tonight. Also delicious. 

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Cocktail Time

Monday, March 28, 2016

Martini time with makeshift cocktail shaker.

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Sunset

Monday, March 28, 2016


Beautiful.

Mazatlan 2016 - Day 1: Cigar Time

Monday, March 28, 2016

Dale made an amazing dinner of salmon and asparagus. Finished the day with a cigar in the hot tub. What an awesome first day of vacation.