Memorial Day 2008

Jack and I tried our hand at snowshoeing. The object of the hike was to travel on snowshoes up the winter route to Mills Lake. We were told that if you could hike it would be easy to snowshoe. Well, we learned that everyone does not tell the truth. :-) Actually, the snow was beginning to melt and it was either mushy or iced over where it had melted and re-froze. I guess we were successful in that we made it down without anything broken. But we were not successful in that we did not make it all the way to Mills Lake. BUT, we can say that we tried it once and that will probably be enough for a life time. We were so busy trying to stay up that we didn't get any pictures of us with the sn owshoes on. But here a couple of pictures taken while we were resting on the trail.

Neighbor

Yesterday there were several male elk feeding across the street from the Sweet Memorial building. Their racks are bgetting pretty big. They are velvety and look rather funny because they seem to be too large and out of proportion for the rest of their bodies.

May 12th thru 19 th

Today we went to Sprague Lake and Bear Lake. Lots of snow still on the trails. and bear Lake was mostly covered with ice and snow.

Week two of our vacation days at the YMCA

I am including pictures of the outdoor sculptures at the Leaning Tree. Also pictures the snow that we had here last week. You will see a picture of Daddy with our make-shift table for Settlers. Last evening we were playing Settlers with the Hales in the lobby. Looking out the window, no more than ten feet from us we a half dozen mule deer. Of course we didn't have a camera. Later a lone elk came wandering up to graze near us. That is the one that got a photo.

May 1st, 2008

We are working hard to get this place our home for the next four months. Actually, it is going to be a lot better than last years' arrangement. We have bought a bedspread at the resale shop. I bought a shower curtain to make a closet for the clothes. Daddy brought home a big cardboard box to use as a table for our Settlers playing. And we had hot water for a couple of hours this morning. This sounds like we are ruffing it. But it is kinda fun.

Daddy started to work this morning, and they were glad to see him. I went by to tell him where I was leaving the car, and Margaret, one of the fulltime temps laughed and told me to stop harrassing the help. I won't start working until Saturday. Then my regular days off are Sunday and Monday. So I guess I will start my full week next Tuesday.

We woke up this morning to a light dusting of snow. And as the day progressed, it snowed about 3-4 inches. Beautiful!!! It is 3:00 and most of the snow has gone. We are supposed to get more this afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon Daddy wanted to drive out to Lily Lake. We walked aabout half of the short trail and then lost the trail. So we wandered for a while, but was able to see the lake the whole time. Then we saw a woman walking up above us and got back to the trail. Decided to turn back and go down the way we came up. Pictures are from the trail.

It is kinda of exciting to see different ones coming from last year. And to hear the stories of those not coming for various reasons. One single lady is coming from Tenn. by way of Canada. She got stranded in Montana in the snow, but should arrive today.

Enough rambling for now.

We have arrived!!

Our traveling days were beautiful after we finally got away. We made it to Clayton New Mexico before stopping for the night. Did not try to find the Eklund Hotel because we were pretty tired and we took the first place we found. Early the next morning, we traveled on to the YMCA and arrived about 2:30.

We are staying in the hostess room in the Mt. Ypisilon. It is about the same size as we had last year. However, there are some differences. )1 We have a bathtub! Yea! )2 It is on the top floor and we haven't found the elevator yet. )3 There are no bats. )4 There is not closet. )It is much cleaner. )6 Has a beautiful view. )7 Seems that the cell phone will work from our room.

Daddy starts to work tomorrow. I think they would have liked to have him today, but he didn't offer. I don't start to work until Saturday. I work Saturday and then I am off Sunday and Monday. How do you like that schedule.

I mailed your keys today. So let me know when you get them.

The picture is from our bedroom window. More to follow.

Mom

Fun Days in Austin March 2008

We got to spend a few days with the Hames boys in Austin while the parents were out of town. What a blessing for us!! Hope we made some good memories for them too.