We headed down the road, finding geocaches as we went. We ended up with about 100 and that put my count over 1300 caches! After getting into California, we had great weather. The temp was around 75 or so and we soaked up every single ray! The winters are so long in Montana. We decided that we fully understand the "Snowbirds" now and want to cash in on the whole concept. We were able to go to Indio CA to visit a friend who had recently lost his wife. It was good to see him and know that he was getting along ok. He has children in the area so he had a lot of support.
We had a really funny experience in Palm Springs. We were trying to be the first to find on 7 new caches that just came out that morning. When we got to Palm Springs, I ran into the Starbucks coffee shop while my sweetie waited in the car. It was about 10:30 or so and in all actuality, being first to find probably was a pipe dream at that point. As I waited for my order, I looked outside and saw this huge group of elderly people coming into the city from all directions! It was like an Alfred Hitchcock movie. I must have made a coment out loud about that because several patrons started to crack up laughing! I mean, it was like a huge pod opened up and all these people 80+ came out onto the street! Anyway, the lady behind the counter stated "This happens every day about this time. Then around 6:30 or so, they all disappear!" We laughed pretty hard. When I went back to the car with our coffee, my husband had a very confused look on his face. "Did you see that? I mean, I thought I was in another demention!" We had a pretty good chuckel about the whole thing.
We based ourselves out of Banning CA where we spent 4 days at the Stagecoach KOA. We rented a fully stocked trailer for $160.00 for four days. It was clean and beautiful. Only thing we had to buy was our food. There was no smoking allowed in the trailer so I was in "hog heaven" because my hubby had to smoke outside. I had a whole week of fresh air! Wow, what a great concept! He has since informed me that he has made the decision to quit and will be starting on Chantix in a few weeks. Cross your fingers everyone! I truly hope this works.
We only had one dislike for the area we cached in and that was the trash. I don't know if it is the wind or the fact that California is out of money but it looked like a dump heap almost every place we stopped. We pulled off at a great deal of off ramps as there were caches hidden in those areas and the trash was so bad, I didn't even want to get out of the car! It is this Montana girl's opinion that with all the prisoners that are incarcerated in California, trash along the highways and cities should not be an issue. If I was the Govener of California, I would be embarrased to have any visitors come to my State. With all the garbage around, I don't really see why anyone would want to visit! C'mon Arnold! Clean up your State!!!
So here we are anxiousally awaiting for the Health Care to pass...NOT! I don't know about all of you but something really smells with this deal! I mean, if it only takes a ride on Airforce One to change someone's mind. Here's my take on the Dennis C. thing...he's up on the plane with the President holding on to the back of his suspenders and he's dangeling out of the side door..."Now, which way are you voting Dennis? Maybe you better think this over carefully". I think the Dems brought out everything they could use against the few that were holding out. They either bribed them or threatened them or thier families to get the votes. It's cheap and dirty and the President is at the helm of the whole thing. It is my opinion that he's a narcistic little whimp who throws a tanthrum when he doesn't get his way. America, wise up...we gotta vote this guy out on the next election and get someone who will represent us, the people. Get busy with your Tea Parties and find a man who has integrity, strength and honesty.
Well, the next vacation of 2010 is planned. We are going on a Geocaching cruise to Alaska. We will first hit Geo-Woodstock in Carnation Washington and then get on the ship the next day. We are pumped about this one! This is the first Geocaching cruise that this leader has done and if all goes well, Hawaii and Austrailia are next on the list. Bring it on...I and my beloved spouse are ready to bite into this and have a great time.
My little girl's first wedding anneversary is fast aproaching. It is hard to beleive that she's been married a year. She and her betrothed are doing well and learning about the ways of marriage. She is doing great in college and will gratuate in 2011 or 2012. She switched mid-stream to a different major so it may take her a little longer to graduate. She was blessed with a schollarship this year. I was so proud of her. He sweet hubby has been taking the chior kids that he teaches on tour around Montana. They have really been doing well.
Well, I turned 55 yesterday. It is hard to beleive that I am that old. My sweet spouse will be retiring this year and then he will be home working on "Honey-do" things. It will be odd having him home. I hope a lot of projects get done. My big goals are to get rid of the BMW that has been living in the back yard for several years and for him to clean out the carriage house from all the piled up junk! He could well be one of those A&E hoarders I think. He is slowly getting better however. In a few more years, I just might have the trim back up on the walls upstairs and if I am lucky, I can get him to eat carrots! He's not a veggie lover like me.
Well, that's it for this blog. I do hope everyone has a great year. Stay tuned to hear about any more trips. As always...Cheers! Freedancer
