Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Mice at 10,000 ft
6-14-08
Low 44 hi 69
Talked to Wilma her roommate has left she now has a room of her own. She was up getting ready to leave on Tuesday. She was feeling good I am always glad to her that.
Well open day is almost over it has been a nice day. I did catch two mice, I wish I new if that was all,they did not look like the one I saw. I worked on making the trailer more mouse proof. I believe I have sign of them up in the top (where you live) of the trailer also not just in the bays. I hope not , my neighbor said they do not like the smell of peppermint , so I will get some. I may have to set traps in the top & I will more than likely catch Tank.
Low 44 hi 69
Talked to Wilma her roommate has left she now has a room of her own. She was up getting ready to leave on Tuesday. She was feeling good I am always glad to her that.
Well open day is almost over it has been a nice day. I did catch two mice, I wish I new if that was all,they did not look like the one I saw. I worked on making the trailer more mouse proof. I believe I have sign of them up in the top (where you live) of the trailer also not just in the bays. I hope not , my neighbor said they do not like the smell of peppermint , so I will get some. I may have to set traps in the top & I will more than likely catch Tank.
6-15-08
low 52 hi 68
Wilma is home in two days.
Laura Lee & I spent Father's Day together here at the CG, she brought lunch & was it GOOD. We then did some work around put site. Talked then worked then talked again she went home around 5:00.
Ted & I moved a fire pit over to our site from one that is going to be turned into parking. The thing had two big pieces of concrete attached to it. We tried to dig a big enough hole for it but hid a tree root, then we tried to busted it with a sledge hammer, & then Matt came along and ask why we did not just cut it off. Wish he had came over earlier.
The program tonight was on Bats it was good.
low 52 hi 68
Wilma is home in two days.
Laura Lee & I spent Father's Day together here at the CG, she brought lunch & was it GOOD. We then did some work around put site. Talked then worked then talked again she went home around 5:00.
Ted & I moved a fire pit over to our site from one that is going to be turned into parking. The thing had two big pieces of concrete attached to it. We tried to dig a big enough hole for it but hid a tree root, then we tried to busted it with a sledge hammer, & then Matt came along and ask why we did not just cut it off. Wish he had came over earlier.
The program tonight was on Bats it was good.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Good News 6-11-08
6-11-08
Good news Wilma can come home as soon as we get the steps ready for her. More good news we have moved back to our regular site, we can start on Wilma's steps. More good news we will open the CG Saturday.
Tank & I are going in to see Wilma Thursday, which is tomorrow, they have to find a way Wilma can get in & out of the pickup.
The grass & wildflowers are growing, like you would not believe, as soon as the snow is gone there they are. The wildflowers are so pretty I will take pictures of some of them & post them, I wish you could be here to see them. I saw five mule deer today, as yet have not seen any elk. This hi country is coming alive.
The people are so nice that we have had a chance to come in contact with. We are already a part of what is going on. They are going to give a party for Wilma when she gets out, and comes home. It is so difference than being on vacation, you become a part of the group. People are difference toward you, they care, you are more than a dollar.
In reading other people blogs one of the things I keep hearing over and over was; it was the people you meet that made what you were doing worth something. Wilma & I got to meet a young lady in the hospital that was just so cheerful, she gave us her phone number & wants us to try her Church it is a TLC. I did not know there was a group of TLC churches, but says there is it sounds somewhat like ours. I bet there pastor is not as good as our MASTER PASTOR.
Good news Wilma can come home as soon as we get the steps ready for her. More good news we have moved back to our regular site, we can start on Wilma's steps. More good news we will open the CG Saturday.
Tank & I are going in to see Wilma Thursday, which is tomorrow, they have to find a way Wilma can get in & out of the pickup.
The grass & wildflowers are growing, like you would not believe, as soon as the snow is gone there they are. The wildflowers are so pretty I will take pictures of some of them & post them, I wish you could be here to see them. I saw five mule deer today, as yet have not seen any elk. This hi country is coming alive.
The people are so nice that we have had a chance to come in contact with. We are already a part of what is going on. They are going to give a party for Wilma when she gets out, and comes home. It is so difference than being on vacation, you become a part of the group. People are difference toward you, they care, you are more than a dollar.
In reading other people blogs one of the things I keep hearing over and over was; it was the people you meet that made what you were doing worth something. Wilma & I got to meet a young lady in the hospital that was just so cheerful, she gave us her phone number & wants us to try her Church it is a TLC. I did not know there was a group of TLC churches, but says there is it sounds somewhat like ours. I bet there pastor is not as good as our MASTER PASTOR.
6-09-08 Water leak found
6-09-08
Good news, Wilma may get to come home soon. Maybe this week. As I am sure you already guess she is much better. A few thing to work out; get the trailer back where it belongs, get support for her going in and out, get a wheel chair & walker & crutches just a few thing to work out, BUT SHE MAY GET TO COME HOME SOON like this week. When I talked to Wilma to night she was fix en to eat a Sunday. She will not get that here, but we (Tank & I ) will give her lots of love.
They have found the water leak, & may have it fixed. The place where it came to the top of the ground was ten feet from the leak plus it was four feet deep. Took a long time & a lot of holes to find it, we even had a locater.
The CG open on Saturday (I am so glad) the other host is due in on the 16. I may be busy. I have all but one fire grate cleaned out, will get it in the AM.
Good news, Wilma may get to come home soon. Maybe this week. As I am sure you already guess she is much better. A few thing to work out; get the trailer back where it belongs, get support for her going in and out, get a wheel chair & walker & crutches just a few thing to work out, BUT SHE MAY GET TO COME HOME SOON like this week. When I talked to Wilma to night she was fix en to eat a Sunday. She will not get that here, but we (Tank & I ) will give her lots of love.
They have found the water leak, & may have it fixed. The place where it came to the top of the ground was ten feet from the leak plus it was four feet deep. Took a long time & a lot of holes to find it, we even had a locater.
The CG open on Saturday (I am so glad) the other host is due in on the 16. I may be busy. I have all but one fire grate cleaned out, will get it in the AM.
Letter from Dad & 6-08-08
Sorry, you have me again. Wilma & I talked about me leaving the comp. & the fact it would be left in the room with no one there & no way to lock it up. Knowing a little about what goes on in some places we though it best for me to keep it, she also though I might use it more than her. I will be down twice a week anyway & can bring it so we can et on line.
Wilma is doing better, when I got there she was down, but I believe she was up when I left (if nor she put on a good show). She had receive a pain pill and was a little sick at her stomach. She is getting around better, we went to lunch (next time we will have it in her room). We talked about me building some stairs for her to used in getting in & out of the trailer. I will start on them as soon as I can get back in our regular site (I had to move because of a water leak). We both enjoyed my visit very much. Next time I am going to carry Tank (they miss each other).
Tank was glad to see me when I got home. There was a motor home in the CG when I got here so Tank & I went & knocked on their door. Robin (one of the Rangers had sent them here as they were sick) I told then OK but no services. I did give then a envelope to donate.
Dear Kids,
Being of the older set, I want to say something. I think I have the right. It seems as we get older some our kids thank we should stop living & set at home and rot. We are not dead, we still have a life to live, we still have dreams. Thing will happen we will get hurt, but that is part of life. Do you not know that when you left home we wanted to fix everything, make everything right for you; we still wanted to be there when you were sick, needed anything. That could not be, you had a life to live, & not to let you live it would be wrong. Wilma & I turn 67 this year, the time will come when we can not do anything,but stay at home, (I hope that time is a long away off). We still have a life to live it is a change, in that it is not what we used to do. We love each other very much, our love is much stronger than it was yesterday, & will be stronger tomorrow. I hope I never have to live without Wilma. I also hope you, our loving kids will not plant us before we die. Thank you for letting me say this as I thank it needed to be said, not only for my kids but for a lot of well meaning, loving, kids of older people, we still have a life to live. We will need your help soon enough, and I know you will be there.
Love Dad
Wilma is doing better, when I got there she was down, but I believe she was up when I left (if nor she put on a good show). She had receive a pain pill and was a little sick at her stomach. She is getting around better, we went to lunch (next time we will have it in her room). We talked about me building some stairs for her to used in getting in & out of the trailer. I will start on them as soon as I can get back in our regular site (I had to move because of a water leak). We both enjoyed my visit very much. Next time I am going to carry Tank (they miss each other).
Tank was glad to see me when I got home. There was a motor home in the CG when I got here so Tank & I went & knocked on their door. Robin (one of the Rangers had sent them here as they were sick) I told then OK but no services. I did give then a envelope to donate.
Dear Kids,
Being of the older set, I want to say something. I think I have the right. It seems as we get older some our kids thank we should stop living & set at home and rot. We are not dead, we still have a life to live, we still have dreams. Thing will happen we will get hurt, but that is part of life. Do you not know that when you left home we wanted to fix everything, make everything right for you; we still wanted to be there when you were sick, needed anything. That could not be, you had a life to live, & not to let you live it would be wrong. Wilma & I turn 67 this year, the time will come when we can not do anything,but stay at home, (I hope that time is a long away off). We still have a life to live it is a change, in that it is not what we used to do. We love each other very much, our love is much stronger than it was yesterday, & will be stronger tomorrow. I hope I never have to live without Wilma. I also hope you, our loving kids will not plant us before we die. Thank you for letting me say this as I thank it needed to be said, not only for my kids but for a lot of well meaning, loving, kids of older people, we still have a life to live. We will need your help soon enough, and I know you will be there.
Love Dad
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Wilma to do the Blog
6-06-08
Talked to Wilma today& she is always doing better. Wilma wants me to leave the comp. With her for a few days, I am going to tell her she has to write in the blog every day.
We may be getting more rain (snow), the hi was 57 & the low 37. The wind has really been blowing three trees where blown down in the CG.
When I checked the wood box it was almost empty. Most of the day I was carrying wood for the visitor center. I did clean out a couple of fire rings.
I took some pictures today of rocks which are formed in layers, when a volcano spits our ash it lands and forms the layers (over the years).
Remember spelling & wording does not count Now when Wilma does the blog it does
Talked to Wilma today& she is always doing better. Wilma wants me to leave the comp. With her for a few days, I am going to tell her she has to write in the blog every day.
We may be getting more rain (snow), the hi was 57 & the low 37. The wind has really been blowing three trees where blown down in the CG.
When I checked the wood box it was almost empty. Most of the day I was carrying wood for the visitor center. I did clean out a couple of fire rings.
I took some pictures today of rocks which are formed in layers, when a volcano spits our ash it lands and forms the layers (over the years).
Remember spelling & wording does not count Now when Wilma does the blog it does
6-05-08
First thing first, Wilma new phone number is 435-865-3406 this number is to her bedside phone. We (Tank & I, Tank waited in the pickup) went to see her today & she was doing better than they though she would be doing at this point. She does have a roommate a nice lady. You will not bother her when you call.
Last night was a low of 24 with hi winds & six inches of snow. Around 4:30 this morning we lost power, did not know it till I woke up to go get something to drink. The temp in the trailer had dropped to around 50. I did the smart thing & went back to bed I got up around 7:00 turned the gen set on to give us power & made sure someone called the power co. We had power back on around 4:30 PM. Tank & I though it was a good day to go see Wilma.
Driving to Cedar City was a winter wonder land, and yes I did not carry my camera. When we got back to the CG we found two large trees down.
First thing first, Wilma new phone number is 435-865-3406 this number is to her bedside phone. We (Tank & I, Tank waited in the pickup) went to see her today & she was doing better than they though she would be doing at this point. She does have a roommate a nice lady. You will not bother her when you call.
Last night was a low of 24 with hi winds & six inches of snow. Around 4:30 this morning we lost power, did not know it till I woke up to go get something to drink. The temp in the trailer had dropped to around 50. I did the smart thing & went back to bed I got up around 7:00 turned the gen set on to give us power & made sure someone called the power co. We had power back on around 4:30 PM. Tank & I though it was a good day to go see Wilma.
Driving to Cedar City was a winter wonder land, and yes I did not carry my camera. When we got back to the CG we found two large trees down.
6-04-08
Wilma is getting better, they are talking about moving her to the Re-hab center on Thursday. Of course she will have a new phone number, (to reach her now call 435-686-5104) she would be glad to her from you. I will post her new number. I will try to post it sooner than later.
Here at the CG, (I did not go down the mountain today) I moved the trailer so we could look for the water leak. I moved to a site close enough to be able to plug into elec. Tank helped me move.
Around 3:00 PM today as I was going to get wood it started to snow, before I could get the wood & get back I could hardly see. I called Wilma for the second time she said it was raining in Cedar City. She wanted some stuff sent down by Matt. She had ask him, (when he called to see how she was doing) to bring them., as I was not going down till Thursday.
I have put two lights under the trailer to keep the porcupine from going under it, the only ones I have now are trouble lights,(I think I need flood) do you think they will work? Any thoughts? Porcupines can do a lot of damage & we cannot kill them. Porcupines do not fear anything.
Remember wording & spelling do not count.
Wilma is getting better, they are talking about moving her to the Re-hab center on Thursday. Of course she will have a new phone number, (to reach her now call 435-686-5104) she would be glad to her from you. I will post her new number. I will try to post it sooner than later.
Here at the CG, (I did not go down the mountain today) I moved the trailer so we could look for the water leak. I moved to a site close enough to be able to plug into elec. Tank helped me move.
Around 3:00 PM today as I was going to get wood it started to snow, before I could get the wood & get back I could hardly see. I called Wilma for the second time she said it was raining in Cedar City. She wanted some stuff sent down by Matt. She had ask him, (when he called to see how she was doing) to bring them., as I was not going down till Thursday.
I have put two lights under the trailer to keep the porcupine from going under it, the only ones I have now are trouble lights,(I think I need flood) do you think they will work? Any thoughts? Porcupines can do a lot of damage & we cannot kill them. Porcupines do not fear anything.
Remember wording & spelling do not count.
The Fall
6-03-08
Yes we have missed 02 well we had a problem. Wilma & I were cleaning out a fire grate when she backed up & trip over a small rock (could happen to anyone). Wilma landed on a large rock & she heard a crack, as most of you know Wilma does not show pain nor does she quite before the job is done.
I knew something was wrong when she said don't move me, go for help, I broke something. I ask her if she wanted to be moved she said NO! GO GET HELP. I knew I had better go (we do not have our radio as yet). I went to the Visitor Center. I told them we needed help, so they called for help. The EMT s were there in short order. We have one here & she called for more help. I believe we ended up with eight here. After making her ready she was loaded in an ambulance we went to the hospital.
They made X-Rays and found she had a broken leg bone (left) close to the hip. Wilma was in surgery by 3:00 it took an hour & a half. Laura Lee came up and set with me as we waited for Wilma, she then stayed for a while after Wilma returned to the room.
Today Wilma walked at 9:00 this AM & again at 2:00 this PM. They said she will walk two times a day and by Thursday or Friday she will go to the Rehab clinic. Wilma will stay in this clinic until she can go up stairs. It could have been a lot worse. I thank God it is not, and Wilma & I are believe she will be home soon.
Tank & I miss her very much. You know you become one, & one half on me is missing right now. I will work in the campground and go see her when I cane. It will be often as the people have been very nice. One said I could come and stay with him & his family, one said they would keep Tank. What I am going to do is stay here with Tank, I have a number where I can call Wilma once or twice a day, & I will go to see her often. Hay she can watch TV.
The spelling & wording is not Wilma fault & you know I do not know any better. I am old.
PS
Hay I got to tell you this while it is new. A few night ago Wilma & I were in bed & it sounded like something was trying to eat the trailer (that is not good). I turned on some lights & it stopped. Tonight I heard it again. Tank barked a little, & I got up & turned on the lights. I got brave & went outside with a flashlight, upon shinning it under the trailer I saw a porcupine a big white one. I found out quick it was not afraid of me, but I do not think it liked the lights. After throwing rocks at it & shinning a light in it eyes it left, I hope. We cannot kill anything in the NM, but we can bug it.
Yes we have missed 02 well we had a problem. Wilma & I were cleaning out a fire grate when she backed up & trip over a small rock (could happen to anyone). Wilma landed on a large rock & she heard a crack, as most of you know Wilma does not show pain nor does she quite before the job is done.
I knew something was wrong when she said don't move me, go for help, I broke something. I ask her if she wanted to be moved she said NO! GO GET HELP. I knew I had better go (we do not have our radio as yet). I went to the Visitor Center. I told them we needed help, so they called for help. The EMT s were there in short order. We have one here & she called for more help. I believe we ended up with eight here. After making her ready she was loaded in an ambulance we went to the hospital.
They made X-Rays and found she had a broken leg bone (left) close to the hip. Wilma was in surgery by 3:00 it took an hour & a half. Laura Lee came up and set with me as we waited for Wilma, she then stayed for a while after Wilma returned to the room.
Today Wilma walked at 9:00 this AM & again at 2:00 this PM. They said she will walk two times a day and by Thursday or Friday she will go to the Rehab clinic. Wilma will stay in this clinic until she can go up stairs. It could have been a lot worse. I thank God it is not, and Wilma & I are believe she will be home soon.
Tank & I miss her very much. You know you become one, & one half on me is missing right now. I will work in the campground and go see her when I cane. It will be often as the people have been very nice. One said I could come and stay with him & his family, one said they would keep Tank. What I am going to do is stay here with Tank, I have a number where I can call Wilma once or twice a day, & I will go to see her often. Hay she can watch TV.
The spelling & wording is not Wilma fault & you know I do not know any better. I am old.
PS
Hay I got to tell you this while it is new. A few night ago Wilma & I were in bed & it sounded like something was trying to eat the trailer (that is not good). I turned on some lights & it stopped. Tonight I heard it again. Tank barked a little, & I got up & turned on the lights. I got brave & went outside with a flashlight, upon shinning it under the trailer I saw a porcupine a big white one. I found out quick it was not afraid of me, but I do not think it liked the lights. After throwing rocks at it & shinning a light in it eyes it left, I hope. We cannot kill anything in the NM, but we can bug it.
A nice Sunday (before the fall)
6-1-08
It is Sunday, we went into Cedar City & went to a small AG church. The name is Westview Christian Center the pastor is Gerald Van Iwaarden. It was a good message about lowering the man through the roof for his healing. He used visuals and made it very interesting. There was around forty people in attendance. They sang using DVDs (they had words & music on the wall) with no one to lead, the pastor did all the preliminaries.
After church we went to Wal-Mart to get on line and also do a small amount of shopping. Wilma called some of her sister & answer her text message. We then ate a McDonald, and was able to find a stool we had been looking for.
Coming back to the CG we did some work on the trailer
Update on Wilma she is doing great, very little pain, NO LIMP.
It is Sunday, we went into Cedar City & went to a small AG church. The name is Westview Christian Center the pastor is Gerald Van Iwaarden. It was a good message about lowering the man through the roof for his healing. He used visuals and made it very interesting. There was around forty people in attendance. They sang using DVDs (they had words & music on the wall) with no one to lead, the pastor did all the preliminaries.
After church we went to Wal-Mart to get on line and also do a small amount of shopping. Wilma called some of her sister & answer her text message. We then ate a McDonald, and was able to find a stool we had been looking for.
Coming back to the CG we did some work on the trailer
Update on Wilma she is doing great, very little pain, NO LIMP.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
5-30-08
5-29-08 & 5-30-08
On the 29th we thought Laura was coming over to see us & our camp. Wilma & I hooked up the sewer line & covered the wheels, washed the windows (they needed it from the trip up & the snow). We still need to wash the trailer & our pickup is a mess, but why clean it till some of the mud has dried up. We also clean up the inside of the trailer.
When Laura had not made it by 3:30 we went into town (remember we have no phone or Internet here). When we were able to call she had had to work, she is coming Friday. We had heard of an Internet cafe & coffee house, so we tried it. From the reading material I believe they are sponsored by a church, tho when I asked the girl working there she did know who sponsored them. They did not have enough business to stay open. We bought a cup of coffee & one of hot tea and they were good. We used our air card & it was slow, so after about three hours we tried their wi-fi & it had a load of ads on it. So we went to Wal-Mart got on with strong signal I worked on the blog while Wilma shopped.
We later bought a McDonald & headed home getting here at 10:30.
5-30-08
Did you know that God is good. Let me tell you something. Wilma lost the stone out of her wedding ring at the ranch around 4-12-08 or 1500 miles ago. This morning she found it in the trailer, it was in part of the screen door frame. She yelled Weldon come here. I thought something was wrong, but every thing was right. Wilma had never given up hope, I had (that diamond was small & had to see). She never lost faith. She found it, she even has the setting with her.
Laura made it up today and we had a nice visit we took her around the monument & she help us being up some wood. We then had lunch & she left around 3:00.
We were about to do some work on the trailer ( put on new pigtails on the butane bottles). Two of the men that work here can to turn our the water on, we have been looking forward to that for some time. I help them some (mostly looked). After they had been gone for some time Wilma saw some water under the trailer & we heard it running in the restroom. After calling for help we were able to get it turned off & the campground lines drained.
On the 29th we thought Laura was coming over to see us & our camp. Wilma & I hooked up the sewer line & covered the wheels, washed the windows (they needed it from the trip up & the snow). We still need to wash the trailer & our pickup is a mess, but why clean it till some of the mud has dried up. We also clean up the inside of the trailer.
When Laura had not made it by 3:30 we went into town (remember we have no phone or Internet here). When we were able to call she had had to work, she is coming Friday. We had heard of an Internet cafe & coffee house, so we tried it. From the reading material I believe they are sponsored by a church, tho when I asked the girl working there she did know who sponsored them. They did not have enough business to stay open. We bought a cup of coffee & one of hot tea and they were good. We used our air card & it was slow, so after about three hours we tried their wi-fi & it had a load of ads on it. So we went to Wal-Mart got on with strong signal I worked on the blog while Wilma shopped.
We later bought a McDonald & headed home getting here at 10:30.
5-30-08
Did you know that God is good. Let me tell you something. Wilma lost the stone out of her wedding ring at the ranch around 4-12-08 or 1500 miles ago. This morning she found it in the trailer, it was in part of the screen door frame. She yelled Weldon come here. I thought something was wrong, but every thing was right. Wilma had never given up hope, I had (that diamond was small & had to see). She never lost faith. She found it, she even has the setting with her.
Laura made it up today and we had a nice visit we took her around the monument & she help us being up some wood. We then had lunch & she left around 3:00.
We were about to do some work on the trailer ( put on new pigtails on the butane bottles). Two of the men that work here can to turn our the water on, we have been looking forward to that for some time. I help them some (mostly looked). After they had been gone for some time Wilma saw some water under the trailer & we heard it running in the restroom. After calling for help we were able to get it turned off & the campground lines drained.
5-31-08
5-31-08
We are going to try to open the campground in a week, that is what the superintendent said. So we worked on getting things ready today. We took three picnic tables & made two good ones. I never new what damage snow could do. They will sometimes get ten feet of snow on some of the tables.
They turned the water on (for which we were glad) and after about two hours we found water under the trailer. Wilma and I then did some investigation and found there was water dripping in the restrooms. We called for help and I learn were the main cutoff was. I feel I need to know this, in case something happens during the nite, after we open.
We again have no water, but we have a full tank so we are OK. Monday the man who put in the system will be here to see what is wrong. I hope we do not have to move the trailer, so they can dig, but if we must we must.
We plan on going to church Sunday, we do not know how many Sundays we will be off.
We are going to try to open the campground in a week, that is what the superintendent said. So we worked on getting things ready today. We took three picnic tables & made two good ones. I never new what damage snow could do. They will sometimes get ten feet of snow on some of the tables.
They turned the water on (for which we were glad) and after about two hours we found water under the trailer. Wilma and I then did some investigation and found there was water dripping in the restrooms. We called for help and I learn were the main cutoff was. I feel I need to know this, in case something happens during the nite, after we open.
We again have no water, but we have a full tank so we are OK. Monday the man who put in the system will be here to see what is wrong. I hope we do not have to move the trailer, so they can dig, but if we must we must.
We plan on going to church Sunday, we do not know how many Sundays we will be off.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
FYI
If you click on any picture it will go to full screen, then you can scroll around on it, use scroll bars on side & bottom
5-28-08
Well today Wilma & I did something new. You know all that trash You & I throw out the car window, well for seven hours we picked up LITTER. A lot of glass bottles & aluminum cans, the winner was Bud Light. We found some strange things, a nice band to keep your ears warm, do-rag, an air dam (for the front bumper), & a tail light ( not a lens,but the whole light).
We enjoyed the day it was nice no fresh snow (it has snow for six day straight). The low at nite has been in the 20's and it has been below 50 in the day. Our bird feeder is only getting ground squirrels, Tank has been keeping a close watch on it.
Laura Lee is coming Thursday and we have taken the day off. We were able to find an AG church here in Cedar City. We had broiled chicken, ranch style beans, carrots, & stuffing for supper. As you might know we have been eating well.
Well today Wilma & I did something new. You know all that trash You & I throw out the car window, well for seven hours we picked up LITTER. A lot of glass bottles & aluminum cans, the winner was Bud Light. We found some strange things, a nice band to keep your ears warm, do-rag, an air dam (for the front bumper), & a tail light ( not a lens,but the whole light).
We enjoyed the day it was nice no fresh snow (it has snow for six day straight). The low at nite has been in the 20's and it has been below 50 in the day. Our bird feeder is only getting ground squirrels, Tank has been keeping a close watch on it.
Laura Lee is coming Thursday and we have taken the day off. We were able to find an AG church here in Cedar City. We had broiled chicken, ranch style beans, carrots, & stuffing for supper. As you might know we have been eating well.
5-27-08
5-27-08
Well I did not write anything this AM, we got started early (8:30 ). Well we are retired. We went over to the maintenance shop & got the keys to a little Ram. It ran alright, if you were stopping and starting with a short time period in between it did not like it after a few times.
Wilma did great to day a little limp, but no pain (well maybe a little). We spent the day straightening signs, also we repaired some, put up some that had fallen down, checked the trash cans, we also moved more wood to the Visitor Center (there only heat is a wood stove). I may be sore tomorrow (I used a heavy bar to straightening them then we used a shovel to move dirt closer). Wilma also used the bar.
We saw three mule deer, twice (they were close to the road,) and they just kept eating. After watching a good movie we got to bed around 10:00. Tonight we will try to get to bed on time (around 9:00). I am getting to like this life style.
Well I did not write anything this AM, we got started early (8:30 ). Well we are retired. We went over to the maintenance shop & got the keys to a little Ram. It ran alright, if you were stopping and starting with a short time period in between it did not like it after a few times.
Wilma did great to day a little limp, but no pain (well maybe a little). We spent the day straightening signs, also we repaired some, put up some that had fallen down, checked the trash cans, we also moved more wood to the Visitor Center (there only heat is a wood stove). I may be sore tomorrow (I used a heavy bar to straightening them then we used a shovel to move dirt closer). Wilma also used the bar.
We saw three mule deer, twice (they were close to the road,) and they just kept eating. After watching a good movie we got to bed around 10:00. Tonight we will try to get to bed on time (around 9:00). I am getting to like this life style.
5-26-08
5-26-08
Yesterday; Wilma went to Salt Lake City to carry Stef & Parker to the airport, I helped around the monument. Tank & I missed her but she was back by 4:15 PM. When Wilma & I got back home Tank had supper ready it was chili with beef stew.
This morning it was really snowing 30 deg., now it is clear sun shinning and 42 deg. (it is 10:00). The Pine Bark Beetle has really made an impact, by killing many of the pine trees in this area, as in much of the timber country. I don't know what will happen if they do not find a way to control it. I do know, but do not want to think of that, how do you, say no forest as we know it.
I am going to put up our bird feeder, & then go to the maintenance building & try to get some materials to do some work in the CG ( screws, shovel,power screw driver). I would like to also do some work in our camp.
I worked from 10:00 till 4:00, Wilma worked in the evening, 12:45 till 4:00. We went and checked the trash cans, three needed to be picked up. We put together a bed, a girl from Germany is coming in soon. She is on a student program. There was three signs that needed to be put up which we did. Wilma & I also put the numbers back on one of the campground spots, (ours)
The weather was weird it snowed on us, it hailed (soft), it sleeted, and the sun also came out. A lot of the snow has melted, it has green grass under it.
The picture I posted does not come close to showing the damage done by that Pine Bark Beetle. I am setting here looking at wonderful mountain meadow with Pine trees behind it that have been killed by that Beetle.
We did get that bird feeder up, also moved the 4-wheeler's trailer, & put a gutter we bought from Home Depot in place. Still a lot to be done, the weather is going to warm up, and I should get more done around the campground.
Yesterday; Wilma went to Salt Lake City to carry Stef & Parker to the airport, I helped around the monument. Tank & I missed her but she was back by 4:15 PM. When Wilma & I got back home Tank had supper ready it was chili with beef stew.
This morning it was really snowing 30 deg., now it is clear sun shinning and 42 deg. (it is 10:00). The Pine Bark Beetle has really made an impact, by killing many of the pine trees in this area, as in much of the timber country. I don't know what will happen if they do not find a way to control it. I do know, but do not want to think of that, how do you, say no forest as we know it.
I am going to put up our bird feeder, & then go to the maintenance building & try to get some materials to do some work in the CG ( screws, shovel,power screw driver). I would like to also do some work in our camp.
I worked from 10:00 till 4:00, Wilma worked in the evening, 12:45 till 4:00. We went and checked the trash cans, three needed to be picked up. We put together a bed, a girl from Germany is coming in soon. She is on a student program. There was three signs that needed to be put up which we did. Wilma & I also put the numbers back on one of the campground spots, (ours)
The weather was weird it snowed on us, it hailed (soft), it sleeted, and the sun also came out. A lot of the snow has melted, it has green grass under it.
The picture I posted does not come close to showing the damage done by that Pine Bark Beetle. I am setting here looking at wonderful mountain meadow with Pine trees behind it that have been killed by that Beetle.
We did get that bird feeder up, also moved the 4-wheeler's trailer, & put a gutter we bought from Home Depot in place. Still a lot to be done, the weather is going to warm up, and I should get more done around the campground.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Things at Cedar Breaks
Sorry I have not put anything on the Blog in a while. Where we are we have no TV, Phone, & no internet. I miss the net. I will only get to post about once a week.
Now how are thing going. In one word GREAT. We have had a low of 15%, most nite are in the low 20's. The days get up to 40% some time. It has snowed every day so far. I just checked the weather & the next 10 days look to be warmer.
The campground will open on the 16th. The Monument open today, but people come and go all the time, when the roads are not close for winter. When the snow gets high enough they open it to winter sports. It is used the year around.
We were able to spend Thur. & Sat. at Laura & Kelly's, Stef & Parker were there also. Today Wilma took Stef & Parker to Salt Lake City to get a plane. I stayed at Cedar & worked, yes I said work. Another vol. & I brought in fire wood, picked up signs, turned over tables, & cleaned glue off of a sales case. They are great to work for.
Wilma is doing very well she has a small limp, but not all the time. She does better in the AM, as she gets tired in the PM. (Hay I do to, don't you,)
Now how are thing going. In one word GREAT. We have had a low of 15%, most nite are in the low 20's. The days get up to 40% some time. It has snowed every day so far. I just checked the weather & the next 10 days look to be warmer.
The campground will open on the 16th. The Monument open today, but people come and go all the time, when the roads are not close for winter. When the snow gets high enough they open it to winter sports. It is used the year around.
We were able to spend Thur. & Sat. at Laura & Kelly's, Stef & Parker were there also. Today Wilma took Stef & Parker to Salt Lake City to get a plane. I stayed at Cedar & worked, yes I said work. Another vol. & I brought in fire wood, picked up signs, turned over tables, & cleaned glue off of a sales case. They are great to work for.
Wilma is doing very well she has a small limp, but not all the time. She does better in the AM, as she gets tired in the PM. (Hay I do to, don't you,)
Cedar Breaks
We made Cedar Breaks today (5-21-08) around 1:00. The pull to get here was an 8% grade, that is quite a pull, we are at 9,500 ft. or 10,000 ft. We found the people in charge and they were helpful in helping us park & showing us around. We will have our first potluck dinner Friday at Paul's home in Cedar City.
We have is really bad ; it is snowing, we are on top of a mountain, we are the only ones in the campground, just finish some hot chocolate, & the temp is 32 outside & 75 inside. We could have six inches or six feet of snow in the morning.
We have is really bad ; it is snowing, we are on top of a mountain, we are the only ones in the campground, just finish some hot chocolate, & the temp is 32 outside & 75 inside. We could have six inches or six feet of snow in the morning.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Amarillo
We made Amarillo around 6:00 Sunday nite. The Wedding went great, Bride & Groom are now in San Diego CA., both leave one for Japan & the other one for The USS Reagan, Monday.
The people that are serving in our Arm Services, allways have my thanks & gratitude, if they were not willing to serve and maybe pay the ultimate price, we would not have our freedom. THANK YOU
I will try to post some pictures Monday. Batt. Low
The people that are serving in our Arm Services, allways have my thanks & gratitude, if they were not willing to serve and maybe pay the ultimate price, we would not have our freedom. THANK YOU
I will try to post some pictures Monday. Batt. Low
The last of our Arizona trip
Sorry I am late in posting the rest of our AZ trip. My brother and his wife had to leave early & Wilma & I made this without them. I wish they could have stayed & made it with us.
We went from Congress AZ to Prescott AZ which was a great road. BUT THEN we came upon a sign that said nothing over 50 ft., I told Wilma that is OK we are about 49. So up we went. You know it was Laddie's fault we went over that road, he would of said "Lets thank about this".
It was a beautiful drive. I am glad we did it, but never again pulling a trailer. Once we got to Cottonwood AZ the road was great through the Verde Valley. We did stay in Cottonwood, & went to church on Sunday, they were having a special sevice, Herithage Day.
You will find some pictures of the trip taken from the truck. Let me tell you Jerome was a tourist town. The street was narrow & turns tight, note the road sign. I did get one curb, no harm, only to my pride.
We went from Congress AZ to Prescott AZ which was a great road. BUT THEN we came upon a sign that said nothing over 50 ft., I told Wilma that is OK we are about 49. So up we went. You know it was Laddie's fault we went over that road, he would of said "Lets thank about this".
It was a beautiful drive. I am glad we did it, but never again pulling a trailer. Once we got to Cottonwood AZ the road was great through the Verde Valley. We did stay in Cottonwood, & went to church on Sunday, they were having a special sevice, Herithage Day.
You will find some pictures of the trip taken from the truck. Let me tell you Jerome was a tourist town. The street was narrow & turns tight, note the road sign. I did get one curb, no harm, only to my pride.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wilma update # 4
Wilma is walking much better, most of the time she does not have to use the cane. Wilma gets tired & does have to rest a few times each day, I always have to do that.
We are leaving Thursday AM to go to the Wedding of April & Charlie in Dallas, & then to UT.
Margo is coming over this AM to help get the house ready. Margo & Laura, Wilma's Sisters have been a great help.
We want to thank you for all the prayers, please don't stop. We give God the credit for everything.
We are leaving Thursday AM to go to the Wedding of April & Charlie in Dallas, & then to UT.
Margo is coming over this AM to help get the house ready. Margo & Laura, Wilma's Sisters have been a great help.
We want to thank you for all the prayers, please don't stop. We give God the credit for everything.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Wilma update #3
Hey!!!!!! Wilma is off the walker most of the day now. She does use the Bubba Stick when not using the walker. SHE IS DOING GOOD.
Sheyna is leaving this comming Saturday, that is a long trip for a little girl & a dog. She is going by her Dads in Abilene, & her Granddad in LA, her longest day will be 10 hours.
We should leave for Dallas Friday 5-16-08. April is getting married on 5-17-08. Sometime I will tell her story, it is something.
Sheyna is leaving this comming Saturday, that is a long trip for a little girl & a dog. She is going by her Dads in Abilene, & her Granddad in LA, her longest day will be 10 hours.
We should leave for Dallas Friday 5-16-08. April is getting married on 5-17-08. Sometime I will tell her story, it is something.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Wilma update #2
Wilma is doing better, but she is still on the walker. Wilma drove today for the first time, she did a washer of clothes Monday, and she is getting ready for a garage sale Saturday, now Margo & I helped, & will help Saturday (it is from 8:00 till 2:00).
Nanna, if you want to do it, just do it. People do it with income of all amounts. It is not how much money you have, but do you want to do it, if you do there is a way. It is not for everyone & both of you must want too. If you had to have a lot of money we could not do it. One thing that will help is to start planning & reading blogs of people that are doing it. Also there are books from people who are doing it & have done it. Remember you can wait to long to start.
You very seldom here of someone who tried something & wished they had not, but a lot of people that will wish they had tried something & did not. Remember life is like a book & those who do not travel only read one page.
Nanna, if you want to do it, just do it. People do it with income of all amounts. It is not how much money you have, but do you want to do it, if you do there is a way. It is not for everyone & both of you must want too. If you had to have a lot of money we could not do it. One thing that will help is to start planning & reading blogs of people that are doing it. Also there are books from people who are doing it & have done it. Remember you can wait to long to start.
You very seldom here of someone who tried something & wished they had not, but a lot of people that will wish they had tried something & did not. Remember life is like a book & those who do not travel only read one page.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Plan Update
Due to Wilma accident there has been a change in plans. We are not leaving San Angelo till 5-14-08. are around that time. UT stands for Utah.
Will be working as camp ground host at Cedar Brakes National Monument for the summer 6-1-08 till 9-31-08, it is at 9,500 ft. you need to come & see us.
This has been a dream of mine for some time, and we need to do it while we are still young. What we will do next year is still up in the air. We are thinking about Glacier National Park, we will see.
Will be working as camp ground host at Cedar Brakes National Monument for the summer 6-1-08 till 9-31-08, it is at 9,500 ft. you need to come & see us.
This has been a dream of mine for some time, and we need to do it while we are still young. What we will do next year is still up in the air. We are thinking about Glacier National Park, we will see.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Update on Wilma
Wilma is doing as good as could be expected, better even. We went to church yesterday (early service) then last night, she had the nursery (I helped), then to the car wash.
Monday (4-11-08) she went to the Dr. who ordered X-rays. She then found out Tuesday that it was broke in two places (on the pelvis ring), but it was still aligned. She talked to Lynda (our daughter who is in med-school in NY, NY) Lynda talked to an Orthopedic Surgeon & he said that she should put presser on it (what she could stand). It should take six weeks to heal.
We have not change any plans. We will be in Dallas for a graduation on 5-9-08 & a wedding on 5-17-08, then a graduation in UT on 5-22-08 & orientation on 5-24-08 also in UT. We start to work in UT on 6-1-08.
Pray for us.
Monday (4-11-08) she went to the Dr. who ordered X-rays. She then found out Tuesday that it was broke in two places (on the pelvis ring), but it was still aligned. She talked to Lynda (our daughter who is in med-school in NY, NY) Lynda talked to an Orthopedic Surgeon & he said that she should put presser on it (what she could stand). It should take six weeks to heal.
We have not change any plans. We will be in Dallas for a graduation on 5-9-08 & a wedding on 5-17-08, then a graduation in UT on 5-22-08 & orientation on 5-24-08 also in UT. We start to work in UT on 6-1-08.
Pray for us.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Workday at the Ranch
We had a good turnout for our workday at the Ranch. Raymond, & his son Matt, Stacy, Buddy & Margo, Elbert, & Wilma & I, of course Tank & Buddy (Matt's dog) were there to see that the work went on. John & Jonathan were there, but they were killing time and loading rocks. Some of the crew are coming later as the time did not work everyone.
Elbert & Stacy enclosed the shower, while Buddy, Matt, & Raymond did the 2X4 work inside. Wilma, & Margo were everywhere doing what needed to be done. I cooked some chicken soup, & took a few pictures. Tank & Buddy were able to keep the cows out of the campground.
What I did not get any pictures of was as Wilma & I were loading up to leave Wilma drove the 4-wheeler off the trailer. We were able to get it back on the trailer with no harm done to the 4-wheeler. The only damage to the trailer was the tongue jack was removed, it will be replaced with a new one. Slight damage to the 5er. The only major damage was to Wilma, as she broke her hip. She is doing well, she is bored, as she has to have a walker to get around.
A big thanks to everyone that helped.
Elbert & Stacy enclosed the shower, while Buddy, Matt, & Raymond did the 2X4 work inside. Wilma, & Margo were everywhere doing what needed to be done. I cooked some chicken soup, & took a few pictures. Tank & Buddy were able to keep the cows out of the campground.
What I did not get any pictures of was as Wilma & I were loading up to leave Wilma drove the 4-wheeler off the trailer. We were able to get it back on the trailer with no harm done to the 4-wheeler. The only damage to the trailer was the tongue jack was removed, it will be replaced with a new one. Slight damage to the 5er. The only major damage was to Wilma, as she broke her hip. She is doing well, she is bored, as she has to have a walker to get around.
A big thanks to everyone that helped.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Parker Dam
We drove over to Parker Dam on Lake Havasu which is on the Colorado River, not the one in Texas, it is on the border between California & Arizona. We came up from Quartzsite AZ to Parker AZ on 95 a drive of around 35 miles. We then followed the river to Parker Dam a very nice drive, as was the drive from Quartzsite to Parker.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
A Day Trip
The five of us went on a day trip to the highest point in the area. A weatherman or scientist took his new bride the the top of this mountain in early 1900, they had to bring everything in by pack mule or on their backs. They had a two story cabin, which is still standing. Water had to be either rain or snow. They had no neighbors, no TV, no computers, no Town & Country or 7-11. It is still a weather station, but no one lives there now. Oh the cabin is made of tin.
The Lost Fisherman
This is the picture I had to remove, when the link was put in my comments. You cannot see much of the picture on the ground, but you get an idea of what it is from the sign. As this is a reverse blog as you read on & see more pictures you will understand, I hope.
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