In one week, we begin our journey to the Southern Hemisphere. I can hardly wait! We fly into Christchurch and will go on a 3-day hunt with New Zealand Trophy Hunting.
Then, some crazy fishing/diving adventure.
After that, we get in our Lucky Cruiza (campervan) and the real fun begins ... Driving on the wrong side of the road, camping who knows where, seeing penguins, and lots more adventure!
Stay tuned for updates and photos along the way.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Quote of the day...
"I'm not stubborn ... I just have good ideas. There's a big difference."
Robin's response when I said he was stubborn after his repeated refusals to have me start the truck so it could warm up.
Robin's response when I said he was stubborn after his repeated refusals to have me start the truck so it could warm up.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Keeping busy with the USCG Auxiliary
Last year, we joined the USCG Auxiliary, which has been keeping us busy in the free time we didn't have.
We've been training to be boat crew members, which means we can go out on boat patrols and serve on USCG vessels. We were recruited to be Auxiliary "officers". I am the materials officer and Robin is a liaison officer.
See some photos of us in uniform!
We've been training to be boat crew members, which means we can go out on boat patrols and serve on USCG vessels. We were recruited to be Auxiliary "officers". I am the materials officer and Robin is a liaison officer.
See some photos of us in uniform!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Happy New Year 2013
A belated greeting for a healthy and happy New Year!
We had a great Christmas, having a wonderful meal with friends followed by a hike out Spruce Cape, one of our favorite walks.
Robin entered the family sock contest, retaining rights to keep his flamingo trophy.
See some photos.
We had a great Christmas, having a wonderful meal with friends followed by a hike out Spruce Cape, one of our favorite walks.
Robin entered the family sock contest, retaining rights to keep his flamingo trophy.
See some photos.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Convent Life
During my trip to Iowa in October, I spent time with my sisters at a convent. Yes, a convent.
Get off the floor. Yes, a convent. We visited my aunts, who are Sisters (nuns) and sisters with each other (my dad's sisters).
The visit started with the fire alarm going off and the arrival of the firemen. I think the nuns set off the alarm on purpose to get the firemen there. I think this is a regular occurrence. The firemen were happy to see us.
We did a craft project. Yes, a craft project, so get off the floor again. It involved winding a mess of thread around some ball thing, called a temari ball (Japanese). Anyway, the homemade Baileys helped get me through this. (Yes, the nuns enjoyed the Baileys, too.)
I'm not sure what the highlight of this part of the trip was. Did I mention they served candy corn at breakfast one morning? Did I mention the site overlooked several graveyards and there was a lot of, uh, activity?
See some pictures from this part of the trip.
Get off the floor. Yes, a convent. We visited my aunts, who are Sisters (nuns) and sisters with each other (my dad's sisters).
The visit started with the fire alarm going off and the arrival of the firemen. I think the nuns set off the alarm on purpose to get the firemen there. I think this is a regular occurrence. The firemen were happy to see us.
We did a craft project. Yes, a craft project, so get off the floor again. It involved winding a mess of thread around some ball thing, called a temari ball (Japanese). Anyway, the homemade Baileys helped get me through this. (Yes, the nuns enjoyed the Baileys, too.)
I'm not sure what the highlight of this part of the trip was. Did I mention they served candy corn at breakfast one morning? Did I mention the site overlooked several graveyards and there was a lot of, uh, activity?
See some pictures from this part of the trip.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Quote of the Day
"He died? The guy who does the Ford commercials? When did that happen?"
Robin in response to my comment about the one year anniversary of Steve Jobs' death. He thought I was referring to Mike Rowe, host of "Dirty Jobs."
Friday, November 9, 2012
Iowa's magnum squirrels
Ah, there's nothing like Iowa in the fall. The weather was awesome, and it was great to be able to drive more than a few miles.
One of the highlights of my trip, other than seeing my family of course, was seeing my brother-in-law's magnum squirrels. He feeds these "wild" squirrels, and they now outweigh the neighborhood cats.
See a squirrel in action and some photos of my family.
One of the highlights of my trip, other than seeing my family of course, was seeing my brother-in-law's magnum squirrels. He feeds these "wild" squirrels, and they now outweigh the neighborhood cats.
See a squirrel in action and some photos of my family.
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