On to the Next Adventure

Spring is almost over - before it ever really began. Since my last posting we have been very busy with our travels.

The caravan ended January 31 and we headed back home for a short time. We went down to Monterey with Ken and Vicki for a few days and then spent the rest of our week in Solvang. Both were at World Mark resorts and we had a great time. My birthday this year was in Solvang and we had a great dinner at an Italian restaurant.

After a short time at home, it was time to go to Las Vegas. I had a phone solicitation I couldn't pass up. Maybe I should have, but that's water under the bridge. We spent one night in Bakersfield going down and another coming back home. Las Vegas was warm, anyway. Our lodgings were right on the Strip (Jockey Club) and we went to Hoover Dam and the Red Rocks as well as several wonderful quilt shops. I really do like Las Vegas, although we found that food costs have gone up considerably. One night we split an Italian dinner of lasagna. For $15 all we got was bread and a small piece of lasagna, about 2 1/2 inches square. Yes, it was a VERY good piece of lasagna, but still. Think how much money they made for the entire pan! Ridiculous!

After Las Vegas we got ready for our journey back down to Palm Desert to visit with George and Juliaanne (the Madison, WI, cousins) at their Marriott Resort timeshare. Gorgeous place.

We always have a good time with them and this was no exception. We golfed, took a trip up to Idyllwild, ate, and played Joker.

We just had enough time to get home, do laundry and pack for Maui. Bob and Elaine Vasser met us there and we all had a fabulous time. Sunrise at Haleakala, Luau at the Hyatt, tour of the Sugar Museum, Road to Hana tour, lots of driving, zipline adventure for Larry and Bob, and delicious food. We must return!

May was our Model A Club Roundup down in Jackson. Since it's close to home we were able to trailer the newly restored Sport Coupe down for the competition. It achieved a First Place and Award of Excellence (third in points overall) so we were very happy. Larry judged and I sold some of my era clothing. We also helped out where needed because many of our friends were in charge of the various events.

Now we are getting ready to head for Meridian to see Mom and then go to Gillette, WY, for the Airstream rally. After that, it's the Yellowhead Caravan. More about that to follow.