It is 2011!

It was recently pointed out to me it is 2011; I'll admit I hadn't looked at my watch since 2005. This year so far has been ok. Paige tried to go to Egypt but ended up in Amsterdam. Our kids were able to join her there for a week of winter sightseeing. We have happy hour most afternoons with friends and the occasional neighborhood potluck dinner. For me I don't hike very often but do ride the motorcycle on Tuesdays with friends and ride my bicycle every few days for 10 to 20 miles. I have rebuilt a pantry that was too tight to fit in it's space. I know it doesn't sound like much but for the most part is more than enough.

To the Top and Beyond and Beyond and Beyond

Sunrise sunset or 12 miles the hard way. We (Gary and I) stepped onto the trail at 7:00 AM and were done at 5:30 PM.

Sunrise: heading back to the Carney Springs trail.

Superstition Mountain: High ground, 5000ft.

Would have been done sooner if I wasn't so old. This hike was supposed to be tough and having know just how tough I would not have gone.

The track climbs from 2200 ft to 5000 ft and back to 2300 ft, with as many as 18 summits along the way.

Clicking on this post's title will open a link with more details about the route.

Sunset: nearing the ride back to our winter home.

Carney Springs Hike (climb)

Wednesday Dec 1 2010
The destination was the saddle to the right of the rocks in the center.

The view southeast on the way up.

The route is only a couple of miles as the crow flies.

The elevation change was 1320 ft.

Just doesn't get much better.

It was in the low 40s when started and in the mid 70s by the time we returned.

Thanks Giving Alfresco

Dinning out literally.

On your marks

GO!

There were 21 of us.

And food for 50+

And then there is Gary with two kinds of pie and ice cream too. Kathy can't believe it either.

Good Guys Fall National Car Show 2010

West World, Scottsdale AZ: A pleasant day with partly sunny skies and temps in the 70s and thousands of cars. The public parking lots were packed by 10AM. At $5 a pop to park and $18 to get into the event there was a lot of money changing hands.

The COPPERSTATE Fly-In

Rode to Casa Grande AZ to see the Copper State Fly-In. There were many old, not so old and new planes on display. Many were taxing through the flight line giving attendees a close and personal experience.

Trudie's Farewell

Our friend Trudie is leaving Superstition Lookout RV Resort Tuesday for MN and then FL.

She has wintered here for many years and will be missed.

We gathered for a farewell pot-luck. John tested his Margarita machine, which is constructed of a couple of buckets, some PVP piping and valve, with a kitchen garbage disposal (assumed to be new).