Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday
We went to Michaels today and found some really pretty Christmas papers, then this evening the girls made a couple Christmas cards. 
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday
Our first full day with Christy and family, we headed out and these sandhill cranes were in the neighbors yard. Chisty had told me about them and I heard them in the morning but couldn't see them from my vantage point of the bedroom window. They have a quite distinctive call, and they are huge! If they were standing in front of you, their heads would probably come up to your chest.
Then we headed for the Webster Flea market about 50 miles away. They have them every Monday throughout the year and it is by far the largest flea market you've ever seen. This was our one big find. A Quimper/France pitcher in perfect condition. The seller knew that it was an antique but didn't have a clue to it's value. The only reason that I know about it is that Mom used to collect them and had probably the largest selection of anyone on the west coast if not farther. She ended up selling the collection to a dealer at a great loss because she had to buy a new car. The original price for this piece was $65 and that was actually a good price, and she offered it to us for $40. I passed it up because I didn't want to think of packing it to come home and something happening to it. But when we went back on the way out I stopped by and got it for $35.
Then we headed for the Webster Flea market about 50 miles away. They have them every Monday throughout the year and it is by far the largest flea market you've ever seen. This was our one big find. A Quimper/France pitcher in perfect condition. The seller knew that it was an antique but didn't have a clue to it's value. The only reason that I know about it is that Mom used to collect them and had probably the largest selection of anyone on the west coast if not farther. She ended up selling the collection to a dealer at a great loss because she had to buy a new car. The original price for this piece was $65 and that was actually a good price, and she offered it to us for $40. I passed it up because I didn't want to think of packing it to come home and something happening to it. But when we went back on the way out I stopped by and got it for $35.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Clearwater Beach
I'm still just fascinated with how white the sand is on the gulf. Christy and Al are nearly fully aclimated to Florida now, as they were wearing long pants and jackets in 70+ weather. Last year they were talking about the crazy Floridians that wear jackets when it's 75 degrees, now they are one of them!
Of course, Papa and the girls were really getting in to it. The girls were trying out there newly acquired Kung Fu Panda tricks on him.
Who would have ever known he could actually move like that?
Kaitlyn and Keeley chillin on the sundial.
Of course, Papa and the girls were really getting in to it. The girls were trying out there newly acquired Kung Fu Panda tricks on him.
Who would have ever known he could actually move like that?
Kaitlyn and Keeley chillin on the sundial.
To Tampa
Much to Dave's dismay, we switched seats and I got the window seat at Denver.
We had very good pilots and was very smooth take offs and landings.
I am always amazed by the crop circles or whatever you call them. Some of them are just like taking a piece of pie out of a section of it, and the lines are so perfect.
I have to say though that I was a little concerned about the crack and grease on the outer casing for the engine.
This is just the east side of the sunset. We were unfortunately on the wrong side of the plane to get the real effect of a very stunning sunset. The majority of the trip was perfect for taking pictures, no clouds at all and then only whispy ones, but then they gradually moved in and we were not able to see much at all excep the tops of the clouds.
We made it to the hotel and Dave found a remote, every man's dream of the perfect hotel.
We had very good pilots and was very smooth take offs and landings.
I am always amazed by the crop circles or whatever you call them. Some of them are just like taking a piece of pie out of a section of it, and the lines are so perfect.
I have to say though that I was a little concerned about the crack and grease on the outer casing for the engine.
This is just the east side of the sunset. We were unfortunately on the wrong side of the plane to get the real effect of a very stunning sunset. The majority of the trip was perfect for taking pictures, no clouds at all and then only whispy ones, but then they gradually moved in and we were not able to see much at all excep the tops of the clouds. 
We made it to the hotel and Dave found a remote, every man's dream of the perfect hotel.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Good Bye Rainer
It was an uneventful (yet very expensive) trip to the airport. Check in went quite smooth. We had a little wait for our flight, but I'd rather have it that way than to be rushed and worried that you miss your flight.
The Cascades were unbelievably breath taking as usual. I don't think I will ever get used to seeing them.
Dave did all the photography from home to Denver. I will post more of the trip from Denver to Tampa in the morning. There was lots of room on that leg of the trip and it was just Dave and I in the three seats, so we could spread out and relax. I thought it was going to be a non stop flight, but didn't know that they were stopping in Denver. At least we didn't have to change planes anyway.
The Cascades were unbelievably breath taking as usual. I don't think I will ever get used to seeing them.
Dave did all the photography from home to Denver. I will post more of the trip from Denver to Tampa in the morning. There was lots of room on that leg of the trip and it was just Dave and I in the three seats, so we could spread out and relax. I thought it was going to be a non stop flight, but didn't know that they were stopping in Denver. At least we didn't have to change planes anyway.
After some agitation from a nasty flight attendant that said she had been doing this since 1962, we safely landed in Tampa. Had a terrible time getting a shuttle to the hotel and by the time they finally got there Dave made me promise to keep my mouth shut. I was so mad I could have spit nails! The guy at the hotel told us to go to the wrong place and when they didn't show up I tried calling the hotel again and they wouldn't answer the stinkin phone! Well, so much for that, it's history now. Transportation seems to be my undoing today, but at last not the flight part of it.
Tomorrow Christy and Al will pick us up and we will be going to the gulf to play in the white sands. They've had a heat wave here for several days, being in the upper 80's, but we brought the cooler weather with us. But don't worry, it's still 76!
6 hours
Walter is settled at Skip's house. Of course he had to initiate the carpet right off! The bags are packed except the hair brushes and tooth brushes for the morning. The taxi is coming at 7:30... if we're lucky. I got a snotty woman on the other end tonight and almost told her what she could do with her taxi. Got some problems wrapped up today and got a new one as I was working outside and someone tried to run me down. It's so much fun to be a manager! Haha... comes with the territory. This time tomorrow night we will be resting from the 6.5 hour trip in our room at LaQuinta.
Next post will have some pictures. Was going to do one of the packed bags, but the camera is packed and don't want to mess things up.
Next post will have some pictures. Was going to do one of the packed bags, but the camera is packed and don't want to mess things up.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Countdown
The countdown has begun! 6 Days until we leave for Florida. I'm SOOOOO ready for a vacation!
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