Wonderful World of Melrose and Bill

Wonderful World of Melrose and Bill

( 9:21 AM ) melrose

Because the Coquihalla still had lots of snow ~ we drove home through the Fraser Canyon which gave us an opportunity to see Kamloops Lake which we had not seen for a very long time.
After getting home ~ it snowed! and... is snowing again to-day ~ so I guess we get winter after all. #

( 9:09 AM ) melrose

We are now home ~ after a good drive through California and straight up Highway 5 to Vancouver. We stayed in Vancouver a couple of days ~ to spend time with Grandchildren and family. #

( 10:19 AM ) melrose

Loading the Burls to take back for "Yard Art". What a fun day! #

( 10:05 AM ) melrose

We collected rocks, Hiked, a bit ~ Had lunch and even cut two Burls from an Ironwood tree ~ with Gloria's saw.

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( 9:52 AM ) melrose

Yesterday, we had a fine time on a "Ladie's Ride" out into the desert. (We don't go as fast or as far). Deanna, our Canadian friend from Beaumont Alberta (South of Edmonton) came along with us in her "Desert Buggy".
We took lots of pictures ~ especially with the good view we had of "Twin Peaks". #

( 9:52 PM ) melrose

One of the pretty fountains at the entrance to the Arena - taken as we came out of the game. #

( 8:46 PM ) melrose

I got a picture of the winning goal! - by Phoenix - all in all- a very good day. #

( 8:19 PM ) melrose

It was a very good game with no fights, no crashing and bashing - only good fast hockey. At the end of Regulation time - the score was 1-1. A five minute over time did not break the tie - it then went to a shoot-out. #

( 8:06 PM ) melrose

Not all was hockey - this boy won the Intermission Tricycle race with "Howler", the Phoenix Mascot, as the overseer. The floating giant Taco - circled over the crowd dropping Taco Bell coupons.
The 50/50 draw was over $31,000.00. Would have been nice to win that.... #

( 8:01 PM ) melrose

We had excellent seats - right above Centre Ice - 3rd level up. Every seat in this arena is a good seat. #

( 7:48 PM ) melrose

The Arena was awash with a sea of Blue - Canuck fans - the most we have ever seen at a game. - There is even an abundance behind the Bench. #

( 7:33 PM ) melrose

We enjoyed a very nice day in Phoenix yesterday - shopping and discovering the city and places to go. We were there to see the Canucks/Coyotes hockey game at 7:00p.m.
The Jobing Arena is a beautiful building with plenty of close parking and excellent Restaurants. The horses are on top of the "Saddle Ranch Chop House" an excellent place to eat... but you have to be there early. #

( 12:03 AM ) melrose

Mary, (Gail's Mother) who is now 94 - especially enjoyed the day. When we were at Gold Rock, she golfed every day and still hits a very straight ball.
She now plays cards every day at Black Rock and can beat many of us at any card game.
Way to be - Mary! #

( 11:49 PM ) melrose

On Tuesday Bill and I travelled down to Gold Rock where we had an "Old Time" Golf Tournament. Gold Rock is the R.V. Park we were at before coming to Black Rock.
We had a great time at the Golf and really enjoyed seeing the people we know that are still there.
Gordon, Gail and Bob where fortunate to each get a "hole in one" which is not easy to do.
It was a great day of remembering, golfing and eating. Carl and Diane are wonderful hosts. #

( 11:37 PM ) melrose

We have been very busy here in the Desert - so many things to do and many places to go. We thoroughly enjoyed a week-end visit by Annette and Keith who are at Gold Canyon Resort (East of Phoenix) for the winter - we went to Mexico and Yuma on Sunday - then on Monday, Tom and Jo-Ann from Penticton stopped in for a visit. It was fun to have all of us together. #

( 5:28 PM ) melrose

Here I am with the cookie tin - ready to go in one of the natural holes in the "bank" behind the rock. It fit perfectly in one of the holes, then I placed a rock in front of it.

The other picture is our Quads parked at the top of "Preacher's Pass". #

( 5:06 PM ) melrose

It was nice to get back out in the Desert on our Quads.
One of my favourite "runs" is to "Preacher's Pass" because it does challenge my riding ability as well as to remember which trail to take - as Bill always insists that I lead. (just to see if I know where to go...). Each time I pass this significant looking rock - I think - "I would like to have a Geocache here" so that is exactly what we did. I placed a Cache that I have called "Money in the Bank" and it has only pennies, a nickel and a dime in it.... The idea is: The note inside says..... If you believe in "find a Lucky Penny" - you take a penny. If you like to "Wish upon a penny" - you leave a penny.
The small cookie tin has 33 pennies (30 American and 3 Canadian).
Now, I will watch the Log Book and see what people prefer ..... If most take a penny - I will restock the pennies - It will be fun to see if it is self supporting....As I say - I like the ride so will go there often. #

( 7:27 AM ) melrose

Lake Mead is a desolate looking Lake - just like Lake Powell. The mountain right after is covered in Power lines.. (click on to enlarge) and the road following the dam was new and smooth with few travellers. #

( 7:10 AM ) melrose

We had an excellent flight back to Vegas - calm and smooth - arriving 15 minutes ahead of schedule. Since we had the day to sight see - we decided to take a different route back to Black Rock. We have never been over the Hoover Dam - we knew we would not see the actual dam as many people have told us ..but - it was well worth the drive as the surrounding country was very interesting.
This is what you could see of the dam as we drove over it..... #

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