life size sculptures at Galleta Meadows Anza Borrego
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Feb 26 Thursday
computer class again today.Fantasy is showing slides on the Maritimes, we go. This evening we go for dinner at the fishermans Market in La Quinta with Max and Linda from our South Africa tour. I have my mussels and clams. Shannon emails us and says they are going to Island of Juan Fernandez. Here is where the German cruiser SMS Dresden hid.
computer class again today.Fantasy is showing slides on the Maritimes, we go. This evening we go for dinner at the fishermans Market in La Quinta with Max and Linda from our South Africa tour. I have my mussels and clams. Shannon emails us and says they are going to Island of Juan Fernandez. Here is where the German cruiser SMS Dresden hid.
Feb 25 Wednesday
Jack, Renny and us do a 180 mile trip – a circle drive to Anzo Borrogo state park. We follow S22 and discover a magnificent views of the Badlands .Weather still hot thank goodness for air conditioning Bill says. Many flowers are in bloom. The Ocotillo are particular beautiful. We enjoy some of the dozen life size steel sculptures at Galleta Meadows. We stop in Borrigo Springs and visit an art gallery. We do lunch in a small cafe recommended by the gallery attendent. (Calico's). The farmer's market and swap meet is on at the fairground parking lot from 6-9. Both Renny and I go . We share a flat of strawberries for $5.
Jack, Renny and us do a 180 mile trip – a circle drive to Anzo Borrogo state park. We follow S22 and discover a magnificent views of the Badlands .Weather still hot thank goodness for air conditioning Bill says. Many flowers are in bloom. The Ocotillo are particular beautiful. We enjoy some of the dozen life size steel sculptures at Galleta Meadows. We stop in Borrigo Springs and visit an art gallery. We do lunch in a small cafe recommended by the gallery attendent. (Calico's). The farmer's market and swap meet is on at the fairground parking lot from 6-9. Both Renny and I go . We share a flat of strawberries for $5.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Feb 22 Sunday
It is the last day of the date festival so it's now or never. Bill and I walk as it is so close. A typical fair-rides,food, displays, animals,entertainment. Bill goes home early I stay to watch a cooking class . Forgot to tell you Bill made his day when he stopped at Walgreens and found 1.75 liters of scotch for $17. needless to say he bought 2 to take back to Canada.
It is the last day of the date festival so it's now or never. Bill and I walk as it is so close. A typical fair-rides,food, displays, animals,entertainment. Bill goes home early I stay to watch a cooking class . Forgot to tell you Bill made his day when he stopped at Walgreens and found 1.75 liters of scotch for $17. needless to say he bought 2 to take back to Canada.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Feb. 21 Saturday
Today we get our rugs cleaned. ($60) He comes at 8am and we help him move our large chairs then leave for the COD-college of the desert swap meet as I want to check out sailor outfits for the twins for sailpass in May. She doesn't have them but will try again I guess she didn't think I was serious. We go and visit Bill's cousin Ken and Linda in Palm Desert. It gets up to 81 today
Today we get our rugs cleaned. ($60) He comes at 8am and we help him move our large chairs then leave for the COD-college of the desert swap meet as I want to check out sailor outfits for the twins for sailpass in May. She doesn't have them but will try again I guess she didn't think I was serious. We go and visit Bill's cousin Ken and Linda in Palm Desert. It gets up to 81 today
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Feb 19 Thursday
Brian gives a class on e-mailing. Again I learn more. At 12pm the
snowbird association gives their presentation at Fantasy Springs casino. They are an organization that fight for Canadian Snowbirds. They had Bob Anderson a singing-impressionist and Tom Leadbeater (he did a great impression of Elvis ) for entertainment . The show was over at 4 so Jack and Renny and us decided to go to the buffet for dinner. Another great meal. Another beautiful sunny day
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Feb 17 Tuesday
Weather back to sunshine. 9.30am computer class with Brian at the park.(why is my computer running so slow). I always learn something new in this class. Brian also gives everyone a free CD on his class for latter reference. I go to the seniors center to find out about their next hike. ( not until March) Someone has donated bags of oranges and lemons for free so I pick up some. Yum. I am the big winner at pokino tonight.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Feb. 15,16 Sunday, Monday
We get set up at Indio with no problems. Satalite works with no difficulty the first time. WIFI works and the free phone works . What else do we need.
Monday brings a change of weather as it rains lightly all day. It's President day in the US. The Date festival has just started. It is walking distance from the park. We decide to go grocery shopping – a mistake. With everything going on the traffic is a nightmare. A parade will be going on and we get caught up in road blockage. We finally make it to Walmart and we buy more minutes on our net 10 phone. I go and play pokino in the evening.
We get set up at Indio with no problems. Satalite works with no difficulty the first time. WIFI works and the free phone works . What else do we need.
Monday brings a change of weather as it rains lightly all day. It's President day in the US. The Date festival has just started. It is walking distance from the park. We decide to go grocery shopping – a mistake. With everything going on the traffic is a nightmare. A parade will be going on and we get caught up in road blockage. We finally make it to Walmart and we buy more minutes on our net 10 phone. I go and play pokino in the evening.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Feb 14 Saturday
A bike marathon is on and we have difficulty getting out of our park as thousands of bikers are peddling by. We finally find a open spot but have to drive on the wrong side of the road now and then.
Bernice and I hike in Thousand Palms perserve and do the McCallum trail and moon country. We take our time and take lots of pictures as the flowers are just starting to bloom. We get a pleasant surprise and see the resident owl in the pond grove. We get ready to move as we go back to Indio tomorrow.
A bike marathon is on and we have difficulty getting out of our park as thousands of bikers are peddling by. We finally find a open spot but have to drive on the wrong side of the road now and then.
Bernice and I hike in Thousand Palms perserve and do the McCallum trail and moon country. We take our time and take lots of pictures as the flowers are just starting to bloom. We get a pleasant surprise and see the resident owl in the pond grove. We get ready to move as we go back to Indio tomorrow.
Feb 13 Friday
4 of us hike for 3 hours just across the street from our park Desert Pools. It goes to the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park. We return to soak in the hot mineral pools. I make lunch for Linda and Sharon from Edmonton. These sisters have taken me on many hikes in the last 5 years and this was my opportunity to pay back as they never would take money to help with fuel.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Feb 12 Thursday
Today Bernice and I go to the Coachella Preserve to hike with Roy. 3 women and 6 guys hike the pushawalla ridge and canyon. This is my third time and last year I was to frightened to go on the ridge. It was very windy today. I was a bit concerned but we made it. Sherri skypes so I get to talk to the twins. Tonight the park has Fantasy Tours give a slide show on Caravaning the Marietimes so we go as we think we will try and go In June. So I take notes.
Wednesday Feb 11
Today we take a big bus for the taping of the Jay Leno show. We meet at Denny's on Indian Canyon near the freeway by 10.am Bill's cousin Ken and Linda are already on the bus. We arrive in LA Burbank and the NBC studio at 11.30. We go to Alcapolco for a buffet lunch first. $8.45 each. Not a bad buffet for a Mexician one. We start to line up at 1.30. As we are first we get the planter to sit on. Time goes fairly guickly as we can't get in until 3.00. Jay Leno greats us before the show starts. We get a group picture with Jay. Will post it when I get a copy. The taping of the show starts at 4pm . Amy Adama, who play a nun in her latest movie, Paula Abdul from Americian Idle and Dierks Bentley were his quest. We really enjoy Kevin Newman and his band. We are back on the bus by 5.30 and home by 7.30 in time to watch the show on TV on the satalite dish by 8.30.
Today we take a big bus for the taping of the Jay Leno show. We meet at Denny's on Indian Canyon near the freeway by 10.am Bill's cousin Ken and Linda are already on the bus. We arrive in LA Burbank and the NBC studio at 11.30. We go to Alcapolco for a buffet lunch first. $8.45 each. Not a bad buffet for a Mexician one. We start to line up at 1.30. As we are first we get the planter to sit on. Time goes fairly guickly as we can't get in until 3.00. Jay Leno greats us before the show starts. We get a group picture with Jay. Will post it when I get a copy. The taping of the show starts at 4pm . Amy Adama, who play a nun in her latest movie, Paula Abdul from Americian Idle and Dierks Bentley were his quest. We really enjoy Kevin Newman and his band. We are back on the bus by 5.30 and home by 7.30 in time to watch the show on TV on the satalite dish by 8.30.
Feb 9 Monday
Today the park has a tag along to thrift shops in Palm Desert. 30 people go 5 are men. We have a good time and find lots of bargains. We go to Hometown Buffet for lunch $7.45. We go to Eisenhower's Collecters corner,71-280 hwy 111 in Rancho Mirage then to Depart Collectors Corner just down the street and The Discovery Shop-42-446 Bob Hope Drive also in Rancho Mirage. Depart Cellar door next again just around the corner. Hometown Buffet is located in the Desert Crossing shopping center. Then we do 6 in one block starting with Angel view- 73568 hwy 111 Palm Desert. Southwest Community Church thrift shop, Company G, As Good as New. Curious Goods and Revivals are all within one block . If you are ever in this area give them a try. Next week they want to to Thrifting in Palm Springs. We will be over in Indio and it is a little far to go .
Today the park has a tag along to thrift shops in Palm Desert. 30 people go 5 are men. We have a good time and find lots of bargains. We go to Hometown Buffet for lunch $7.45. We go to Eisenhower's Collecters corner,71-280 hwy 111 in Rancho Mirage then to Depart Collectors Corner just down the street and The Discovery Shop-42-446 Bob Hope Drive also in Rancho Mirage. Depart Cellar door next again just around the corner. Hometown Buffet is located in the Desert Crossing shopping center. Then we do 6 in one block starting with Angel view- 73568 hwy 111 Palm Desert. Southwest Community Church thrift shop, Company G, As Good as New. Curious Goods and Revivals are all within one block . If you are ever in this area give them a try. Next week they want to to Thrifting in Palm Springs. We will be over in Indio and it is a little far to go .
Monday, February 09, 2009
Feb 6,7,8,
The weather is taking a turn we wake up to rain drumming on our roof. The desert will be happy. We will see more wild flowers in March. It doesn't rain like in Vancouver ,but rains off and on. It stops long enough to walk the COD (college of the desert) swap meet. I didn't get time to shop while the twins were here, I get my years supply of socks 5 for $5 one can't beat that. I also get some fruit and veg at the market stalls. Bill buys his diabetic socks there too.
Feb 9 Monday
Today the park has a tag along to thrift shops in Palm Desert. 30 people go 5 are men. We have a good time and find lots of bargains. We go to Hometown Buffet for lunch $7.45. We go to Eisenhower's Collecters corner,71-280 hwy 111 in Rancho Mirage then to Depart Collectors Corner just down the street and The Discovery Shop-42-446 Bob Hope Drive also in Rancho Mirage. Depart Cellar door next again just around the corner. Hometown Buffet is located in the Desert Crossing shopping center. Then we do 6 in one block starting with Angel view- 73568 hwy 111 Palm Desert. Southwest Community Church thrift shop, Company G, As Good as New. Curious Goods and Revivals are all within one block . If you are ever in this area give them a try. Next week they want to to Thrifting in Palm Springs. We will be over in Indio and it is a little far to go . We will see.
Friday, February 06, 2009
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