Hello Every One,
Hope you all had a warm wonderful holiday with family and friends. We are waiting on a big snow storm to come through then we are heading home with just 4 stops along the way. We are tired but with great family member's in the wilds of Maine. Boy is it ever cold! -75 degrees on top of Mt. Washington last night, now that is cold.
Roscoe loves his new quilt he got for Christmas, keeps him "warm and cozy."
Happy Healthy New Year To every one. We miss you and we are looking forward to finding a home, settling in and seeing our friends. May the Powers That Be Keep you all safe and happy. To our very special friends Norm and Diane, so glad you are getting better Norm take it slow. Much love Peace and Hugs, The Gypsies
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Good Morning, Another cold morning 8.8 degrees don't think there is much wind. Hard to believe it is almost Christmas.Where does the time go? Sometimes I feel like we just let our daily lives past us by without ever thinking about what we are doing? We have had a great week so far, Sunday we went visiting to Lance's Aunt and Uncle Kip and Gene. Gene being Lance's Mom Sister. We had the most wonderful time, lunch was wonderful, Salmon. Dessert Strawberry Shortcake. Snow falling and blowing strong but when we got away from the coast a bit, no snow just icy here and there. We wanted to stop and see my Sister and husband,but it was a blizzard and they have been having furnace problems, so we tossed kisses and waved as we went by. Everyone was in bed when we got home and we were not to far behind them. Monday Lance didn't feel well so we kept things low key gave him some of our homemade ginger ale and he felt better soon after. Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment that I couldn't get out of fast enough,another one on New Year's Eve day, just before we start heading home. Christmas Eve Lance and I are spending alone WAHOO! Have a special dinner planned, while the rest of the family goes out for dinner and midnight Mass. Christmas Dinner is here with all the families. Should be a fun interesting day.
The van is getting closer to being done for our journey home,anxious to settle down and in a bit.Things are expensive especially gas and food. Roscoe is doing much better, his Lyme Disease was a big scare for us, but after a month of broad spectrum antibiotics he seems back to himself. His hind quarters are getting weaker but does not seem to be in pain, which we are grateful for. Think that is it. Bye for now. Peace On Earth, Lance Carlene and Roscoe
The van is getting closer to being done for our journey home,anxious to settle down and in a bit.Things are expensive especially gas and food. Roscoe is doing much better, his Lyme Disease was a big scare for us, but after a month of broad spectrum antibiotics he seems back to himself. His hind quarters are getting weaker but does not seem to be in pain, which we are grateful for. Think that is it. Bye for now. Peace On Earth, Lance Carlene and Roscoe
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Another cool 20 degrees and windy this Sunday morning before Christmas. I am sure the stores will be just full of folks looking for that last minute sale. The shops certainly won't make a living from us, we have found that we need very little to be happy and comfortable. Children of course are a whole different story, the excitement they have over Santa and toys and elves is amazing,where do they get there energy? Wish I had half of their energy not the kid though LOL!
As my sister Jenn pointed out to me "when you live or visit Maine in the winter your life exists around the weather," and she is so right. Even though you can travel 3 or more New England States in a day, folks here treat it as a major ride. As in the West, everything is much farther apart and folks think nothing of picking up and driving several hundred miles to go somewhere. We are suppose to go to Camden today to visit family, but not sure if that like several things this week will be put on hold due to the pending storm. Everything takes longer to do in this bone chilling cold, which I had forgotten. So we go with the flow, we certainly have plenty of things to keep us busy right here. I love our cozy bedroom here at Ronn's and today we will put up our Readers Digest Christmas tree all painted green and then painted with silver sparkles, we have mini lights to put on it, can't wait. I think the one thing I miss that we did not have room for is our Peace sign that Lance and I painted and put lights in last year, but when we get home it will hang year round and lite.
The main reason I was writing this am as I got up at 5 bundled up, Roscoe and I headed up the road as even in this very cloudy sky, we could see The International Space Station flashing away in the Northern Sky. Wow! How incredible and peaceful! The wind sneaking in around my hood on my wool jacket brushing my face with a new day and the awesomeness of just how small I am standing there in the dark looking at something so many many miles away. Great way of starting a day. Roscoe was happy to get out and play so early and do his thing, the driveway is ice and he has such a hard time because of his hind leg not being strong, but a trooper he is.
Even I in the want and need to be back home realized (once again) that nothing really matters except for the present, being in the moment and mindful of what really makes me feel at peace and happy. Flashing light in the morning sky that holds people who live floating around in their home doing their job and living day to day,being very mindful of their tasks chores and hopefully laughter and fun. Well think I rambled on long enough, enjoy your friends and families this holiday , laugh eat and be grateful as I know Lance and I are.
Much Love Many Hugs and Peace Within to all, Lance Carlene and Roscoe (TWD)
As my sister Jenn pointed out to me "when you live or visit Maine in the winter your life exists around the weather," and she is so right. Even though you can travel 3 or more New England States in a day, folks here treat it as a major ride. As in the West, everything is much farther apart and folks think nothing of picking up and driving several hundred miles to go somewhere. We are suppose to go to Camden today to visit family, but not sure if that like several things this week will be put on hold due to the pending storm. Everything takes longer to do in this bone chilling cold, which I had forgotten. So we go with the flow, we certainly have plenty of things to keep us busy right here. I love our cozy bedroom here at Ronn's and today we will put up our Readers Digest Christmas tree all painted green and then painted with silver sparkles, we have mini lights to put on it, can't wait. I think the one thing I miss that we did not have room for is our Peace sign that Lance and I painted and put lights in last year, but when we get home it will hang year round and lite.
The main reason I was writing this am as I got up at 5 bundled up, Roscoe and I headed up the road as even in this very cloudy sky, we could see The International Space Station flashing away in the Northern Sky. Wow! How incredible and peaceful! The wind sneaking in around my hood on my wool jacket brushing my face with a new day and the awesomeness of just how small I am standing there in the dark looking at something so many many miles away. Great way of starting a day. Roscoe was happy to get out and play so early and do his thing, the driveway is ice and he has such a hard time because of his hind leg not being strong, but a trooper he is.
Even I in the want and need to be back home realized (once again) that nothing really matters except for the present, being in the moment and mindful of what really makes me feel at peace and happy. Flashing light in the morning sky that holds people who live floating around in their home doing their job and living day to day,being very mindful of their tasks chores and hopefully laughter and fun. Well think I rambled on long enough, enjoy your friends and families this holiday , laugh eat and be grateful as I know Lance and I are.
Much Love Many Hugs and Peace Within to all, Lance Carlene and Roscoe (TWD)
Friday, December 18, 2009
Good Morning Everyone,
It has been a while since I wrote. It is very cold this am -3.7 degrees, the stars are like diamonds in the sky. Breath taking! We have been busy staying warm, and out of the wind. Lance has been working hard on getting the solar panels all set for the van, actually bought the rack for the top of the van for the panels to attach to. Pretty cool. Hopefully in the next week we can get that up and secured and then put up new wood curtain rod holders (Roy my Brother-in-law) made and then we use wood dowels, move a couple of things around make up the bed and we are set. Again one realizes that we really don't need much to live a happy quality life.
I think the cold has slowed Lance and I down, trust me there is nothing (at least anything I have experienced) that is more bone chilling than New England winter wind rain and snow.
For those of you getting ready for Christmas not much more time to get those bargains.
Jenny my sister gave me a couple of old readers digest to make a Christmas tree for our room, we use to make them as kids and I had forgotten about it,Lance found a wooden block to use as the base, spray the tree with green paint and then sliver glitter paint over that and light yes mini lights. Will take pic and post. Have been traveling back and forth from Jenn and Roy's - Ronn and Jacquie's.I gotta tell you Jenn makes "The Best" Mac and cheese on this planet. Yes indeed it is comfort food. Had Lobster's a couple of times once a lobster roll OMG it was heaven on earth :). Been waiting for there pond to freeze to try some skating but not quite safe yet. As a teenager we would all get together and build a fire and skate on the quarry's around here that was always fun.
I have at times not been feeling well but that is to be expected, I guess. I have got all my chickens in a row as far as my health and prescription plans go, of course someone somewhere always hits a wrong button somewhere and screw's it up. Hope the transition will go smoothly. "ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT", if if a policy state's "pre-existing conditions not a problem",there may be a holding period where nothing is covered. These folks who run the insurance companies pharmaceutical companies are only out for themselves, they are getting as bad as attorney's. :)
We are hoping to head out right after Christmas, want to be home warmer temp's and we miss our friends. Roscoe our buddy is slowing down, turned 12 in September has been sick a couple of times (Lyme disease), nasty shit that is. Even though we used a commerical tick repellent I also made and herbal repellent which all worked till we arrived here in Maine, I have never seen anything like it and these creepy things can live all winter. He was on antibiotic's for a month and is back to his bouncy self, in his head he thinks like a puppy. Ronn has Wild Turkey's here well everyone does and they are huge and fast and gobble like crazy, hard to get a picture of them as they are so fast, pretty cool though. Well think that is it, will be posting more regular as we get ready to move on. We will only be making a few family stops (overnights) on the return trip. Will be taking a Southern Route running from the snow. Take care, Peace On Earth. Lance Carlene and Roscoe (TWD).
It has been a while since I wrote. It is very cold this am -3.7 degrees, the stars are like diamonds in the sky. Breath taking! We have been busy staying warm, and out of the wind. Lance has been working hard on getting the solar panels all set for the van, actually bought the rack for the top of the van for the panels to attach to. Pretty cool. Hopefully in the next week we can get that up and secured and then put up new wood curtain rod holders (Roy my Brother-in-law) made and then we use wood dowels, move a couple of things around make up the bed and we are set. Again one realizes that we really don't need much to live a happy quality life.
I think the cold has slowed Lance and I down, trust me there is nothing (at least anything I have experienced) that is more bone chilling than New England winter wind rain and snow.
For those of you getting ready for Christmas not much more time to get those bargains.
Jenny my sister gave me a couple of old readers digest to make a Christmas tree for our room, we use to make them as kids and I had forgotten about it,Lance found a wooden block to use as the base, spray the tree with green paint and then sliver glitter paint over that and light yes mini lights. Will take pic and post. Have been traveling back and forth from Jenn and Roy's - Ronn and Jacquie's.I gotta tell you Jenn makes "The Best" Mac and cheese on this planet. Yes indeed it is comfort food. Had Lobster's a couple of times once a lobster roll OMG it was heaven on earth :). Been waiting for there pond to freeze to try some skating but not quite safe yet. As a teenager we would all get together and build a fire and skate on the quarry's around here that was always fun.
I have at times not been feeling well but that is to be expected, I guess. I have got all my chickens in a row as far as my health and prescription plans go, of course someone somewhere always hits a wrong button somewhere and screw's it up. Hope the transition will go smoothly. "ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT", if if a policy state's "pre-existing conditions not a problem",there may be a holding period where nothing is covered. These folks who run the insurance companies pharmaceutical companies are only out for themselves, they are getting as bad as attorney's. :)
We are hoping to head out right after Christmas, want to be home warmer temp's and we miss our friends. Roscoe our buddy is slowing down, turned 12 in September has been sick a couple of times (Lyme disease), nasty shit that is. Even though we used a commerical tick repellent I also made and herbal repellent which all worked till we arrived here in Maine, I have never seen anything like it and these creepy things can live all winter. He was on antibiotic's for a month and is back to his bouncy self, in his head he thinks like a puppy. Ronn has Wild Turkey's here well everyone does and they are huge and fast and gobble like crazy, hard to get a picture of them as they are so fast, pretty cool though. Well think that is it, will be posting more regular as we get ready to move on. We will only be making a few family stops (overnights) on the return trip. Will be taking a Southern Route running from the snow. Take care, Peace On Earth. Lance Carlene and Roscoe (TWD).
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Good Morning,
A chilly 27 degree's another pink sky. Took Rosie out for his early am bathroom break. Almost full moon and the stars like diamonds dancing in the moon light,just awesome sight and feel to the quiet and beauty that wraps itself around me.
I know we have not been posting and several of you have been requesting more more pic's.... Coming soon. Lance has been very busy helping Ronn his Dad with some projects. I have not been feeling the best but still spinning in the rain and moon light LOL.I remember when I could spin and dance and shake my head.... now age and time has caught up with me and when I dance I have to make sure I have a soft place to fall. LOL. I miss my dancing days, had fun made a heap of money when I see pic's of me from that time in my life, I get that need to dance naked,! :) Any way got off my train of thought. I have been sewing which was a lap quilt which I think is turning into a full size quilt? No clue. I have my very first brand new sewing machine that Lance gave me for Solstice gift early but so cool.I love it! It is small compact travel with just the right amount of stitches and gadgets. Let's see knitting, biodegradable plant hanging inserts, keeps the plants moist and the soil does not go everywhere, pretty cool actually. Coloring with my sister Jenn.Also been doing Mandalas,walking and naps love my naps.
Rosie is feeling much better, he only has a few more days on his medicine,I am just praying he will continue to do well after he is done the antibiotic's for Lyme Disease, yeah I know go figure, we thought we were doing everything possible to keep the ticks off him and us but they were brutal this year on the East Coast.He is old 12, but Lance and I want him healthy. Do any of you (our friends and family) wonder why communication is such a difficult thing for us humans to achieve? Just curious.
Lets see, Lance and I went to a Buddhist Prayer sitting last Sunday. I meditated for 2 hours, Lance also, and he tells me later that he "was watching the dust dance in the sunlight coming in the window," cracked me up I said "was your mind more free of stress and worry while doing it?" At least I think I did lol. We both had a wonderful day.
Well time for a shower, everyone is getting up so better get a move on. We will be here till right after Christmas then heading home.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES" TO Dedra, Jenny K.,Carol and Normand hope I did not forget anyone.
Gramps we miss you, keep hanging in there.
Much love Hugs and "Peace Within" The Gypsies
A chilly 27 degree's another pink sky. Took Rosie out for his early am bathroom break. Almost full moon and the stars like diamonds dancing in the moon light,just awesome sight and feel to the quiet and beauty that wraps itself around me.
I know we have not been posting and several of you have been requesting more more pic's.... Coming soon. Lance has been very busy helping Ronn his Dad with some projects. I have not been feeling the best but still spinning in the rain and moon light LOL.I remember when I could spin and dance and shake my head.... now age and time has caught up with me and when I dance I have to make sure I have a soft place to fall. LOL. I miss my dancing days, had fun made a heap of money when I see pic's of me from that time in my life, I get that need to dance naked,! :) Any way got off my train of thought. I have been sewing which was a lap quilt which I think is turning into a full size quilt? No clue. I have my very first brand new sewing machine that Lance gave me for Solstice gift early but so cool.I love it! It is small compact travel with just the right amount of stitches and gadgets. Let's see knitting, biodegradable plant hanging inserts, keeps the plants moist and the soil does not go everywhere, pretty cool actually. Coloring with my sister Jenn.Also been doing Mandalas,walking and naps love my naps.
Rosie is feeling much better, he only has a few more days on his medicine,I am just praying he will continue to do well after he is done the antibiotic's for Lyme Disease, yeah I know go figure, we thought we were doing everything possible to keep the ticks off him and us but they were brutal this year on the East Coast.He is old 12, but Lance and I want him healthy. Do any of you (our friends and family) wonder why communication is such a difficult thing for us humans to achieve? Just curious.
Lets see, Lance and I went to a Buddhist Prayer sitting last Sunday. I meditated for 2 hours, Lance also, and he tells me later that he "was watching the dust dance in the sunlight coming in the window," cracked me up I said "was your mind more free of stress and worry while doing it?" At least I think I did lol. We both had a wonderful day.
Well time for a shower, everyone is getting up so better get a move on. We will be here till right after Christmas then heading home.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES" TO Dedra, Jenny K.,Carol and Normand hope I did not forget anyone.
Gramps we miss you, keep hanging in there.
Much love Hugs and "Peace Within" The Gypsies
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Good Morning To All Our Friends and Families.
Raining today and about 50 degrees. The two cats Missy B and Casper and good ole Roscoe are taking there am naps. Lance and Ronn repairing a window in the bathroom. Fun listening to them chat back in forth,and watching them loose there tools! Jacquie is on call for 24 hours at Portland , Maine Medical. Me well I am going to make a apple pie from scratch. Already have my homemade ginger ale brewing. I will spend a bit of time sewing my quilt that Jacquie is teaching me how to do. Laundry is drying and will rearrange our room so we can find things. I have so many cool crafts going. Of course my herbal home remedies and cleaning concoctions. My sister Jenn is teaching me how to draw and color pictures which is so much fun and never would have thought I could do it. Jenn has painted me one wooded scene to add to our art wall when we have a home. I am also knitting flower plant inserts which are biodegradable,they hold the soil and plants is much neater and cleaner, will have Lance take a picture of one in a hanging basket. I am enjoying myself and taking care of health issues that are never ending. There are meditation classes in Portland and Brunswick Maine that I am hoping to attend a few. There is a very large group of Buddhist followers here in the East.
Also working on open enrollment time for Medicare and supplements with drug coverage, very confusing but think I am getting it sorted out,Lance is such a tremendous help with all this health stuff for me. Well guess I had better get a move on, before I have nap time :). Take care and thanks for following us and our life. Will be home soon, have been homesick for The Cascades. Love hugs and "Peace Within", The Gypsies
Raining today and about 50 degrees. The two cats Missy B and Casper and good ole Roscoe are taking there am naps. Lance and Ronn repairing a window in the bathroom. Fun listening to them chat back in forth,and watching them loose there tools! Jacquie is on call for 24 hours at Portland , Maine Medical. Me well I am going to make a apple pie from scratch. Already have my homemade ginger ale brewing. I will spend a bit of time sewing my quilt that Jacquie is teaching me how to do. Laundry is drying and will rearrange our room so we can find things. I have so many cool crafts going. Of course my herbal home remedies and cleaning concoctions. My sister Jenn is teaching me how to draw and color pictures which is so much fun and never would have thought I could do it. Jenn has painted me one wooded scene to add to our art wall when we have a home. I am also knitting flower plant inserts which are biodegradable,they hold the soil and plants is much neater and cleaner, will have Lance take a picture of one in a hanging basket. I am enjoying myself and taking care of health issues that are never ending. There are meditation classes in Portland and Brunswick Maine that I am hoping to attend a few. There is a very large group of Buddhist followers here in the East.
Also working on open enrollment time for Medicare and supplements with drug coverage, very confusing but think I am getting it sorted out,Lance is such a tremendous help with all this health stuff for me. Well guess I had better get a move on, before I have nap time :). Take care and thanks for following us and our life. Will be home soon, have been homesick for The Cascades. Love hugs and "Peace Within", The Gypsies
Monday, November 9, 2009
Joy in Troy!
Carlene, Jenn, Roy and I visited Robert and Suzanne Joy in Troy Maine Sunday . We had a GREAT time!
One of the greatest benefits of traveling is meeting extraordinary people. Bob and Suzanne are two of the most interesting. They built this house:
from scratch, by hand. Huge post and beam construction elements leave a spacious, beautiful wood interior, although Suzanne did say if she had to do it over, it would be bigger.
Bob's resume is a real conversation starter. He's been a carpenter, principle, college professor, funeral director and more.
Suzanne still teaches German and language at a community college. She and Bob also raise "Brie," "Jake," and "Bodie," full blooded Bullmastiffs.
Here is a picture of Brie:
We spent the afternoon, following a fantastic lunch, hearing wonderful stories about jobs, genealogies, and Suzanne's adventures in Euroland when she picked up Brie. Here is a picture of Bob, Jenn and Carlene:
We made plans to visit again while we're here and have more genealogy stuff.
The long drive through the country on the way home was beautiful and very peaceful.
Hello, Carlene here. Yes it was a wonderful day, with a fantastic lunch and dessert. Robert and Suzanne's homestead is so peaceful and remote. Love the BullMastiffs, beautiful creatures! Loved being there with Jenny and Roy and of course Roscoe (TWD). Conversation was lively and I learned things about my family --I had no idea. Looking forward to returning a couple of times before we leave the East Coast. Thank you for a wonderful Day!
One of the greatest benefits of traveling is meeting extraordinary people. Bob and Suzanne are two of the most interesting. They built this house:
from scratch, by hand. Huge post and beam construction elements leave a spacious, beautiful wood interior, although Suzanne did say if she had to do it over, it would be bigger.Bob's resume is a real conversation starter. He's been a carpenter, principle, college professor, funeral director and more.
Suzanne still teaches German and language at a community college. She and Bob also raise "Brie," "Jake," and "Bodie," full blooded Bullmastiffs.
Here is a picture of Brie:
We spent the afternoon, following a fantastic lunch, hearing wonderful stories about jobs, genealogies, and Suzanne's adventures in Euroland when she picked up Brie. Here is a picture of Bob, Jenn and Carlene:
We made plans to visit again while we're here and have more genealogy stuff.
The long drive through the country on the way home was beautiful and very peaceful.
Hello, Carlene here. Yes it was a wonderful day, with a fantastic lunch and dessert. Robert and Suzanne's homestead is so peaceful and remote. Love the BullMastiffs, beautiful creatures! Loved being there with Jenny and Roy and of course Roscoe (TWD). Conversation was lively and I learned things about my family --I had no idea. Looking forward to returning a couple of times before we leave the East Coast. Thank you for a wonderful Day!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bubinga!
Dad and I have been putting in an attic stair module. What a mess.
We took a break yesterday and visited the Rockler Store in South Portland. Now, there is a place you could spend your last dime and wish you had more money.
Anyway, they have every type of exotic wood and every tool imaginable.
Including Bubinga!
That piece behind us is about ten feet tall and rings up at more than $5,000.
Speaking of exotic stuff... Sammie Robinson made an insense burner the other day...
How's that for cool?
We took a break yesterday and visited the Rockler Store in South Portland. Now, there is a place you could spend your last dime and wish you had more money.
Anyway, they have every type of exotic wood and every tool imaginable.
Including Bubinga!
That piece behind us is about ten feet tall and rings up at more than $5,000.Speaking of exotic stuff... Sammie Robinson made an insense burner the other day...
How's that for cool?
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Pictures from Mt. Battie Hike
Carlene and I went for a hike up the Megunticook St. Trail to the tower on Mt. Battie. It was very cold early, so we layered up:
Why is this Pretty lady smiling?
Because she just climbed up this slope! Despite having a worse than normal bout of vertigo...Will.Power
We stopped on top of the slope and took a couple of pictures, here is a shot of Fred and Edith Bickford's home --can you spot it?
The trail is only 1/2 mile long, but very steep. We used to run all over this mountain as kids and never gave it a second thought... Years of too much pizza and beer have caught up with me.Here are a couple of shots of us at the tower:
Once again, we see just how small this place is compared to other places we've both lived over the years...
We walked down the hill on the road to the state park to make the distance more of a challenge, and then up Route 1 to Megunticook St. and up the last hill to the van. In total, it's about 3 miles, give or take. Definitely worth the effort!
We walked down the hill on the road to the state park to make the distance more of a challenge, and then up Route 1 to Megunticook St. and up the last hill to the van. In total, it's about 3 miles, give or take. Definitely worth the effort!Saturday, October 24, 2009
Hey!
Updated with pics!
Hello, Hope all is great with everyone!
Rain and wind today a perfect Maine Day. We are a little tired from our hike yesterday, so just hanging out.
Lobster tonight for supper! YEAH!
Roscoe just had to check them out!
Not much to say, I have to focus on comparing Medicare and Drug plans for the New Year. I keep telling myself "NOT" to put it off to the last second.
There are Many Tourists in Camden for this time of year, we can remember after Labor Day the side walks would get rolled up and closed for the season signs in most shops. Not now, it appears there is still money in this town, it was just never in our families.
Beautiful old homes with widows walks. We still wonder what it is like in some of these mansions?
We had a wonderful visit yesterday with Lance's Mom's sister Gene and Kip in Lincolnville. Their daughter Janice was a close friend of mine in school --never putting it together they were all related!
Lance made pizza last night, yum and we stuffed ourselves.
Early bed time from all the rock climbing. Well think that is it for now. We are very happy relaxed and always working on good health. Take care all. See you soon. Love hugs and Peace ,The Gypsies
Hello, Hope all is great with everyone!
Rain and wind today a perfect Maine Day. We are a little tired from our hike yesterday, so just hanging out.
Lobster tonight for supper! YEAH!
Not much to say, I have to focus on comparing Medicare and Drug plans for the New Year. I keep telling myself "NOT" to put it off to the last second.
There are Many Tourists in Camden for this time of year, we can remember after Labor Day the side walks would get rolled up and closed for the season signs in most shops. Not now, it appears there is still money in this town, it was just never in our families.
Beautiful old homes with widows walks. We still wonder what it is like in some of these mansions?
We had a wonderful visit yesterday with Lance's Mom's sister Gene and Kip in Lincolnville. Their daughter Janice was a close friend of mine in school --never putting it together they were all related!
Lance made pizza last night, yum and we stuffed ourselves.
Early bed time from all the rock climbing. Well think that is it for now. We are very happy relaxed and always working on good health. Take care all. See you soon. Love hugs and Peace ,The Gypsies
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Catching up!
Carlene & I have been busy being busy... So, we have some catching up to do!
We took a walk with Roscoe the other day. Very pretty in Standish this time of year...
We took a walk with Roscoe the other day. Very pretty in Standish this time of year...
Here is a picture up the river on the left:
Roscoe is no fool, he didn't even try to get near the water. Why? Because he said... "It's FREAKIN COLD!"
LOL
He does however take every opportunity to rest...
We've been reading and watching the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy by Peter Jackson. It's a great story but a lot of the detail, necessarily, gets left out. So, I have to read the whole story to Carlene. Not that I mind, I've read it to my boys several times. Of course, it'll have to wait until I've finished reading her the "Foundation" trilogy by Isaac Asimov.
Carlene and Jacquie spend an entire evening in the sewing room. Carlene is going to learn how to make a quilt. You could hear them laughing and giggling all over the house.
We're back in Camden visiting Roy and Jen this week. We spent the day wandering around Camden and visiting old haunts, or haunting old places, depending on your point of view...
We stopped on the way to let Roscoe out... And found a nice little spot:
We're both struck by how small things seem. We walked all over town and stopped in several shops in the space of a couple of hours.
The harbour from the deck on the back of "The Smiling Cow:"
Mount Battie from the harbour, "The Smiling Cow" on the left, the Library in the center:
Here is a close up of the back of the Library from the Ampitheater... It's probably better to let the meaning and significance of the ampitheater remain a mystery...
The boat houses are all closed now and for sale. Sad. But, as a consolation prize, there are some very pretty lines to been seen:
We even took a ride out to Megunticook Lake to let Roscoe go for a swim at Barret's Beach:
Of course, Maiden's Cliff is just over there:
We finished up the tour with a visit to Children's Chapel in Rockport, a very pretty place indeed:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Hello All,
Returned to Standish this afternoon after seeing my Sister Jenn, husband Roy, Niece Sarah and her soon to be 14 year old boy Quinn.
Jenn made the most wonderful cheese burgers and homemade mac and cheese for supper. The mac and cheese knocked our socks off!
We haven't seen each other for many years and it was even better than "old times". Sarah has grown into a pretty young woman and is doing a terrific job with her son. We're very proud of her. Roy, you're a gem! Thank you for taking such great care of Jenn!
Jenn has taken up drawing and painting and we love the things she has done. Roy does a lot with wood creating many different things. Lance and I need a bus to raid their home.
Roscoe tormented their cat Candy, she ended up on a shelf high above the living room, with a look of "whose is that big goof?" She tryed knocking Rosie out with kicking one of Jenn's new creations off the shelf on his head, LOL.
Wonderful nights sleep under the stars and planets all night long, was neat to wake and turn over and look up and see the stars. Hated leaving this morning, pouring rain and we are both anxious and excited to go back next week to roam old haunts, eat some more of Jenn's great cooking and Lance is going to make his pizza.
The weather has changed drastically for us in a short period of time, now beautiful fall in New England. Some spots had a bit of snow we got rain, but is very chilly at night into the mid 20's. We have a very cozy room at both homes. At Lance's Dad's we will be changing the bed we sleep because it's a twin, yes we love being close however I don't like being tossed out of bed at 4:30 in the morning and landing on the floor, it tends to be painful! I laughed after the shock wore off and poor Lance was freaking out because he had rolled over and when he did I became airborne and when I landed, it shook the entire house. Yes indeed it was very funny. Getting tired but want you all to know that we are safe happy and glad to be in Maine again (for awhile).
Good Night Peace Love and Hugs, The Gypsies
Returned to Standish this afternoon after seeing my Sister Jenn, husband Roy, Niece Sarah and her soon to be 14 year old boy Quinn.
Jenn made the most wonderful cheese burgers and homemade mac and cheese for supper. The mac and cheese knocked our socks off!
We haven't seen each other for many years and it was even better than "old times". Sarah has grown into a pretty young woman and is doing a terrific job with her son. We're very proud of her. Roy, you're a gem! Thank you for taking such great care of Jenn!
Jenn has taken up drawing and painting and we love the things she has done. Roy does a lot with wood creating many different things. Lance and I need a bus to raid their home.
Roscoe tormented their cat Candy, she ended up on a shelf high above the living room, with a look of "whose is that big goof?" She tryed knocking Rosie out with kicking one of Jenn's new creations off the shelf on his head, LOL.
Wonderful nights sleep under the stars and planets all night long, was neat to wake and turn over and look up and see the stars. Hated leaving this morning, pouring rain and we are both anxious and excited to go back next week to roam old haunts, eat some more of Jenn's great cooking and Lance is going to make his pizza.
The weather has changed drastically for us in a short period of time, now beautiful fall in New England. Some spots had a bit of snow we got rain, but is very chilly at night into the mid 20's. We have a very cozy room at both homes. At Lance's Dad's we will be changing the bed we sleep because it's a twin, yes we love being close however I don't like being tossed out of bed at 4:30 in the morning and landing on the floor, it tends to be painful! I laughed after the shock wore off and poor Lance was freaking out because he had rolled over and when he did I became airborne and when I landed, it shook the entire house. Yes indeed it was very funny. Getting tired but want you all to know that we are safe happy and glad to be in Maine again (for awhile).
Good Night Peace Love and Hugs, The Gypsies
Monday, October 12, 2009
Roy & Jen's Place
Stopped in to see Roy & Jen today. Its a spectacular place and Roy has done a lot of work around the place improving it... As seen in this picture:
Here is the view from the back porch...
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Our Morning Walk
Carlene and I, and Roscoe the Wonder Dog of course, went for a walk this morning to shake out the cobwebs and take some pictures.
We walked down to the Saco River:
Looking across the river:
Leaves:
A stray leaf in the river:
Sand in the sun...
We walked down to the Saco River:
Looking across the river:
Looking up the river from the bridge on Route 25:
There are other things to take nice pictures of:
Leaves:
A stray leaf in the river:
Sand in the sun...
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Mission Complete
Arrived safe and sound at Dad's place in Standish, ME. We're going to rest tomorrow, visit Jenny in Camden on Monday.
WooHoo!
Stopped in Putnam, CT to see Janice. See looks great! And so does Steph!
Caught Arline in Somerville (Boston) for a couple of hours and enjoyed some of David's most excellent Chili. Roscoe got to go for a walk and see a couple of other dogs up close.
More later!
WooHoo!Stopped in Putnam, CT to see Janice. See looks great! And so does Steph!
Caught Arline in Somerville (Boston) for a couple of hours and enjoyed some of David's most excellent Chili. Roscoe got to go for a walk and see a couple of other dogs up close.More later!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Hi Everyone!
Feels like Fall this morning, a beautiful day. We are heading out of Chesapeake, Va.
Big "thank you" to Thairyan Alicia and the girls. Quite the family, Bella and Alexis keep Mom and Dad on there toes. Amazing to watch. Will see you after Christmas on our way home.
Just a couple more stops before we arrive in Maine to be with Lance's Dad and my Sister. Getting excited. Lobster clams and pie please,Jenn. :) Looking forward to hearing more stories from Ronn Lance's Dad about when he flew planes. Hoping to camp on there property as long as weather will allow.
Take care and will write more at another time and Lance will post more Picture's when we get settled.
BFN The Gypsies
Feels like Fall this morning, a beautiful day. We are heading out of Chesapeake, Va.
Big "thank you" to Thairyan Alicia and the girls. Quite the family, Bella and Alexis keep Mom and Dad on there toes. Amazing to watch. Will see you after Christmas on our way home.
Just a couple more stops before we arrive in Maine to be with Lance's Dad and my Sister. Getting excited. Lobster clams and pie please,Jenn. :) Looking forward to hearing more stories from Ronn Lance's Dad about when he flew planes. Hoping to camp on there property as long as weather will allow.
Take care and will write more at another time and Lance will post more Picture's when we get settled.
BFN The Gypsies
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Chesapeake
Arrived safe and sound at Thairyan and Alicia's house in Chesapeake. Nice place, big yard. The girls are still a little shy... but they are beautiful!
They're healthy and happy, sleepy and they scream incessantly and laugh hysterically at the slightest provacation --yep, little girls.
The traffic here is completely.friggin.nuts.
We've been on the road for a while, and we've seen all kinds of drivers and driving at various skill levels --or lack thereof. North Dakota is probably the worst for rudeness (sorry Rose, they're not all military imports...). But in terms of sheer speed, violent carelessness and non-stop, recklessness abandon in risk-taking, nothing matches (at least not yet) Hampton Roads.
More pictures later!
They're healthy and happy, sleepy and they scream incessantly and laugh hysterically at the slightest provacation --yep, little girls.The traffic here is completely.friggin.nuts.
We've been on the road for a while, and we've seen all kinds of drivers and driving at various skill levels --or lack thereof. North Dakota is probably the worst for rudeness (sorry Rose, they're not all military imports...). But in terms of sheer speed, violent carelessness and non-stop, recklessness abandon in risk-taking, nothing matches (at least not yet) Hampton Roads.
More pictures later!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Hello Everyone, left Alabama early this morning and arrived in South Carolina for the night. Warm and breezy, pretty palm trees. Reminds me of Southern California. Tomorrow we are on our way to Chesapeake, Virginia.
A very BIG thank you to Sammie, JoAnn , Kyle and Rachel for letting us take over her very cozy room and bed. We had such a great time! Love the crystal hunting :). Time for some sleep. Take care and Peace Within. Lance Carlene and Roscoe The wonder Dog
A very BIG thank you to Sammie, JoAnn , Kyle and Rachel for letting us take over her very cozy room and bed. We had such a great time! Love the crystal hunting :). Time for some sleep. Take care and Peace Within. Lance Carlene and Roscoe The wonder Dog
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Gearing Up
We're gearing up for the run North. It'll be nice to cool off some.
Sammie and I had to make a repair to the rear door.
Roscoe the Wonder Dog is getting restless too. While Sammie and I were fixing the latch he was on the porch yelling "Wait for me!" His new buddy Alby is going to miss having Roscoe around...
Checked the oil, added washer fluid, brake and radiator levels are good, tires too. BTW, just for the record, on the trip down from SD we averaged 18MPG. Carbon credits? We don't need no stinking carbon credits!
We made a draw knife for Sammie today, probably the last project we'll get to do.
Sammie and I had to make a repair to the rear door.
Roscoe the Wonder Dog is getting restless too. While Sammie and I were fixing the latch he was on the porch yelling "Wait for me!" His new buddy Alby is going to miss having Roscoe around...
Checked the oil, added washer fluid, brake and radiator levels are good, tires too. BTW, just for the record, on the trip down from SD we averaged 18MPG. Carbon credits? We don't need no stinking carbon credits!We made a draw knife for Sammie today, probably the last project we'll get to do.
All packed and ready to go at first light... Sammie and JoAnn have been great! JoAnn is a GREAT cook and Rachel lent us her room so we didn't have to deal with the alligators and the ticks. We had a great time and we're going to miss the Southern Hospitality we've enjoyed here.
First light that passes my eyelids I mean...
Friday, September 25, 2009
Traveling On
Hello Everyone, Muggy this morning in Opelika. Lance and Sammie have been working on projects all week. JoAnn and I have been having fun roaming around the Historic Part of Opelika. Beautiful Large Old Homes. Very well Kept and the landscaping and flowers are so pretty.
Thank you to JoAnn for finishing up my navy blue wool wrap with a pretty edge of small golden yellow vines. I love it ! My turn to make her one. It is a pretty simple edge to sew that requires patience, LOL. We were going to take a drive to the Gulf of Mexico but I was not feeling well so we will plan it for next time.
Looks like we are heading out to our next stop at Lance's son Thairyan in Chesapeake, Virginia, for a few days . Hope to do a trip to Washington D.C. as I have never actually been in D.C. so we will camp at a Military Campground since Lance is retired Military it is very inexpensive. We need to start heading towards Maine as the weather will be changing. I had completely forgotten that we will be in New England in the Fall my most favorite time of the year there. The trees beauty usually peaks about the second week of October. Lobster please... give me some Lobster. We are excited about seeing our families and getting ready for the winter there. Planning for our return trip after the holidays. We both miss Washington and the Cascades and being remote.
We have been observing as we travel from friends to friends that in most places there are abandon homes, foreclosure signs companies closed up. Yes, folks living in their vehicles, tents and it is for most not by choice. It makes the both of us sad that some of the most productive cities in the United States, are now closed up. People worried about winter coming. Lance and I are so very grateful for our families, friends and our home.
More to come later today. Have a great day. Much Love, The Gypsies
Thank you to JoAnn for finishing up my navy blue wool wrap with a pretty edge of small golden yellow vines. I love it ! My turn to make her one. It is a pretty simple edge to sew that requires patience, LOL. We were going to take a drive to the Gulf of Mexico but I was not feeling well so we will plan it for next time.
Looks like we are heading out to our next stop at Lance's son Thairyan in Chesapeake, Virginia, for a few days . Hope to do a trip to Washington D.C. as I have never actually been in D.C. so we will camp at a Military Campground since Lance is retired Military it is very inexpensive. We need to start heading towards Maine as the weather will be changing. I had completely forgotten that we will be in New England in the Fall my most favorite time of the year there. The trees beauty usually peaks about the second week of October. Lobster please... give me some Lobster. We are excited about seeing our families and getting ready for the winter there. Planning for our return trip after the holidays. We both miss Washington and the Cascades and being remote.
We have been observing as we travel from friends to friends that in most places there are abandon homes, foreclosure signs companies closed up. Yes, folks living in their vehicles, tents and it is for most not by choice. It makes the both of us sad that some of the most productive cities in the United States, are now closed up. People worried about winter coming. Lance and I are so very grateful for our families, friends and our home.
More to come later today. Have a great day. Much Love, The Gypsies
Sunday, September 20, 2009
A Special Treat
Yesterday, Carlene and I went over to Ralph's house --Sammie's little brother, for lunch and some fun. The lunch was mostly Korean food prepared by Ralph's wife Ella and it was Fantastic!
The fun was provided by a very nervous Sammie and watching him create this painting from a blank canvas:
And of course, the look on Carlene's face when Sam presented the painting to her as a gift. Ralph, not to be outdone... gave Carlene her very own tamborine for shaking when she dances naked in the rain.
Carlene and I are also in the process of composing a ballad for Sammie --a comic rendition of his life and trials... It's called "Twisted, Flipped and Crashed."
Carlene has been showing JoAnn what she's discovered about herbs and potions for better health. It's amazing the simple things you might find under your sink that might make you feel better.
The fun was provided by a very nervous Sammie and watching him create this painting from a blank canvas:
And of course, the look on Carlene's face when Sam presented the painting to her as a gift. Ralph, not to be outdone... gave Carlene her very own tamborine for shaking when she dances naked in the rain.Carlene and I are also in the process of composing a ballad for Sammie --a comic rendition of his life and trials... It's called "Twisted, Flipped and Crashed."
Carlene has been showing JoAnn what she's discovered about herbs and potions for better health. It's amazing the simple things you might find under your sink that might make you feel better.
Science Update
Did you ever have one of those days... You know the one --the only good option is to just lie back in a nice soft spot and pick the lint out of your navel.The HHO project failed, not for a lack of trying, but for a lack of production. The best we could do is .7 litres per minute --about one third of the demand. We both learned an awful lot about the process and we had some fun.
Next on the project list is the power strop.
Then I think we'll play some music.
Carlene is working on a couple of projects of her own. She's making a new wrap and making herbs and ointments.
Roscoe is not having as much fun as he did in the mountains --mostly because the air here is so heavy, he (and the rest of us) has trouble breathing... I try to remind myself that we're in the deep, deep south, where it's HOT, Hot Hot.
More later!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Good Saturday Morning To Folks Out There. 98% Humidity out here and hot! We did not get the rain and lightening storm they had been promising. The heat lightening was actually quite beautiful last night when I went out to take Roscoe for his short walk before bed.
We are going over to Sammie's brother Ralph's today for a visit. That is if they do not get tied up in their projects. Joann and I went to this great natural food store yesterday, a small version of our co-ops. Price's pretty much comparable. Fun though and found a couple of things that I have been looking for. Found "Goldenseal" at $150.00 per pound, I know cracked me up as well. I only got $5.00 worth for ant, yes ant control. It supposedly repels ant's from our home, vehicle. We will see. Because of the humidity and dampness ant's have a party down here, catnip is supposed to work also, I may go out some morning and find 100 cats rolling all over the van but it would make a great picture. LOL. Sense of humor is a must.
There is a bird down here that makes the most beautiful sound and I could never see where they were. Finally yesterday they revealed themselves, "Cardinal's." Males are the bright red while the females are dull (go figure) but keeps them safe and blends in. Seeing them made me think of my little friend Allison who loves these bird's, will see if we can get a picture of one of them. Guess they come down here for the fall and winter, not sure where they come down from as I have never seen them in Washington. Well time to get my day going. Take care. "The Gypsies"
We are going over to Sammie's brother Ralph's today for a visit. That is if they do not get tied up in their projects. Joann and I went to this great natural food store yesterday, a small version of our co-ops. Price's pretty much comparable. Fun though and found a couple of things that I have been looking for. Found "Goldenseal" at $150.00 per pound, I know cracked me up as well. I only got $5.00 worth for ant, yes ant control. It supposedly repels ant's from our home, vehicle. We will see. Because of the humidity and dampness ant's have a party down here, catnip is supposed to work also, I may go out some morning and find 100 cats rolling all over the van but it would make a great picture. LOL. Sense of humor is a must.
There is a bird down here that makes the most beautiful sound and I could never see where they were. Finally yesterday they revealed themselves, "Cardinal's." Males are the bright red while the females are dull (go figure) but keeps them safe and blends in. Seeing them made me think of my little friend Allison who loves these bird's, will see if we can get a picture of one of them. Guess they come down here for the fall and winter, not sure where they come down from as I have never seen them in Washington. Well time to get my day going. Take care. "The Gypsies"
Friday, September 18, 2009
Hello To All, Another week just flying by. Lance and Sammie "The Mad Scientist's", have been working on project's. Lance and I went into town to get a couple of part's for their project and checked out the town of Opelika. The city is working to revamp and improve the store front's. Some are being completely gutted and redone. But a very pretty town. Like anywhere it has it variety of homes (many brick), church's and school's. The Railroad runs right through the town and one neat thing is they have outdoor speaker's that play music which Ad's a nice feel to the town. You antique lover's would be in heaven antique shop's are plentiful and with some beautiful item's. Like at home there are consignment shop's for Craft's and gift item's. The mall's here are gigantic! Every store you can imagine and some I never heard of all in one yes one location, including every type of food you could ever want! Well that is it for the moment. Hope all is well back on the "cool" West Coast. I do try and read The Bellingham Herald online. Things will be gearing up for The Winter Olympics across the border! Bye for Now.The Gypsies
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Hydrogen Generator
Sam and I are building a Hydrogen generator for the Van. We've successfully created the core and here is a video to show you how it works. I can't thank Sam enough for helping me build this in his shed/workshop.
We're using 12V DC at 12 Amps and baking soda for electrolyte (1.5 tsp per gallon).
Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble...
Here is a picture of the Generator (on the Right) and the Bubbler:
They may seem huge, but we've got to generate 2.16 litres per minute to keep up with the 5.4 litre V8 in the van. We'll put in an extra battery and the associated charging hardware.
I have no idea where I'm going to hide that monster...
Here is another picture of the Mad Scientist and his invention:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Hello Everyone,
Been adjusting to the very hot and humid weather here in Alabama. Not going outside much the air is very heavy. Plus when it rains here it "rains"! Lance and Sammie are enjoying their time together doing projects.Joann and I have been having fun sewing and cooking. Tomorrow we are going out to do some site-seeing. A lot of history down here and I am anxious to learn more. Gas is much cheaper here it is averaging $2.23 per gallon. Food, well depends on where you shop or what you are shopping for, thank goodness for WalMart. They are all "Superstores" down here.
If you have tried to call us and can not reach us, we do not always have phone service. So just e-mail us as we check it often. Lance will be taking some picture's of the area and of Sam and the family. Guess that is it for tonight. Everyone take good care. Hugs and Peace Within. Miss you! Carlene Lance and Roscoe The Wonder Dog.
Been adjusting to the very hot and humid weather here in Alabama. Not going outside much the air is very heavy. Plus when it rains here it "rains"! Lance and Sammie are enjoying their time together doing projects.Joann and I have been having fun sewing and cooking. Tomorrow we are going out to do some site-seeing. A lot of history down here and I am anxious to learn more. Gas is much cheaper here it is averaging $2.23 per gallon. Food, well depends on where you shop or what you are shopping for, thank goodness for WalMart. They are all "Superstores" down here.
If you have tried to call us and can not reach us, we do not always have phone service. So just e-mail us as we check it often. Lance will be taking some picture's of the area and of Sam and the family. Guess that is it for tonight. Everyone take good care. Hugs and Peace Within. Miss you! Carlene Lance and Roscoe The Wonder Dog.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Deep, Deep in the Heart of Dixie
Safely arrived in Opelika for some R&R, music projects, HHO projects, computer projects and such.
We've been hauling ass for several days and we're both basically toast.
Pictures and other fun stuff to follow...
We hope everyone following us on this trip is well and happy!
We've been hauling ass for several days and we're both basically toast.
Pictures and other fun stuff to follow...
We hope everyone following us on this trip is well and happy!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Funny Bone
This post is for a very close friend of ours, Don Winch. Don is one of the original Tin Can Sailors --having served aboard the USS Gwin (DD-433) during WWII.
Now, Don has one of the biggest funny bones we've ever seen, and when he heard Carlene and I were headed for Sioux Falls, SD... Don said "...You have to go see the naked man in the middle of Sioux Falls..." Carlene and I both scoffed, knowing how conservative the natives are in SD, but sure enough, We found him in a small park in the middle of town:
Michelangelo's statue of "David" is a classic work of art. I, however, am not!
Don isn't feeling so swell these days and Carlene and I would do anything imaginable to make even a small smile appear on his face. We both have an enormous respect for men like Don, men who put their lives on the line for the rest of us, and never gave it a second thought.
We had the condoms, Don, we just couldn't reach the damn thing...
Get well soon and smile when you think of us.
Now, Don has one of the biggest funny bones we've ever seen, and when he heard Carlene and I were headed for Sioux Falls, SD... Don said "...You have to go see the naked man in the middle of Sioux Falls..." Carlene and I both scoffed, knowing how conservative the natives are in SD, but sure enough, We found him in a small park in the middle of town:
Michelangelo's statue of "David" is a classic work of art. I, however, am not!
Carlene, of course, comes much closer to being a work of art, Pop Tart art, but art none-the-less:
Don isn't feeling so swell these days and Carlene and I would do anything imaginable to make even a small smile appear on his face. We both have an enormous respect for men like Don, men who put their lives on the line for the rest of us, and never gave it a second thought.We had the condoms, Don, we just couldn't reach the damn thing...
Get well soon and smile when you think of us.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Good Morning,
Labor Day 2009. We are out of the wilds for now, heading for adventures unknown!
Had a great day yesterday, Lance flying his kite so pretty up in the clouds.
We packed up and looked at each other and agreed we don't want to leave today so we pulled out the chairs and we played Black Jack and I am learning to play Texas Hold'em there is a monster in the making. LOL. Here we are sitting in our chairs in the clouds playing card games, Roscoe was tied up didn't listen when called so he had his own battle going on with the flies.
Early to bed and up early, was hoping for Elk visits last night but Nada. Every one have a nice day. Pictures to be posted soon. Love and Peace, "The Gypsies"
Labor Day 2009. We are out of the wilds for now, heading for adventures unknown!
Had a great day yesterday, Lance flying his kite so pretty up in the clouds.
We packed up and looked at each other and agreed we don't want to leave today so we pulled out the chairs and we played Black Jack and I am learning to play Texas Hold'em there is a monster in the making. LOL. Here we are sitting in our chairs in the clouds playing card games, Roscoe was tied up didn't listen when called so he had his own battle going on with the flies.
Early to bed and up early, was hoping for Elk visits last night but Nada. Every one have a nice day. Pictures to be posted soon. Love and Peace, "The Gypsies"
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Lazy Saturday Afternoon
The weather forecast for today was for Sunshine, Blue Skies, and mild temperatures.
Nope, that looks like a thunderstorm to me... idiots.
The view to the Northwest looks a little better, but only marginally:
But, that's O.K. we're enjoying the time anyway. Roscoe went for a swim and then enjoyed some Sun and a scratch:
He does, however, remain alert for noises and such...
Carlene even had time to swipe my camera and take a picture of me!
Last night we had a very nice surprise waiting for us when we got home, an Elk Herd dropped by to enjoy some of the local plant life. There were three large males and six or seven females:
It was very near dark, and that's why the image has motion. They split along the road (some went North and Some South) Still, after several days of not seeing a damn thing, it was nice.
Nope, that looks like a thunderstorm to me... idiots.The view to the Northwest looks a little better, but only marginally:
But, that's O.K. we're enjoying the time anyway. Roscoe went for a swim and then enjoyed some Sun and a scratch:
He does, however, remain alert for noises and such...
Carlene even had time to swipe my camera and take a picture of me!
Last night we had a very nice surprise waiting for us when we got home, an Elk Herd dropped by to enjoy some of the local plant life. There were three large males and six or seven females:
It was very near dark, and that's why the image has motion. They split along the road (some went North and Some South) Still, after several days of not seeing a damn thing, it was nice.
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