On Monday, 31 October 2011 I flew out of Portland and attended a two day school in Chicago. It was fast and furious! Then I came home and got ready for Phoenix International Raceway! I left Portland on Saturday a.m. , met my brother Russ and his son John at the airport in Phoenix and we drove to the PIR track. We met my Dad, brother Don, and his sons Paul and Eric in the stands. And we also sat with Frank (Lynette's squeeze), Joshua, and Caleb (my two grandsons!). The weather co-operated and the racing was great! After the race on Sat. and Sun. we had dinner at Lynette and Franks place in Peoria. Thanks for the great food and entertainment (football)! This was the BEST trip I've had so far...everything went pretty well.

Hope everyone had a good time and returned home safely. I'll add more soon! 

This was a long week...anyway...it's the weekend! Carol & I worked around the house in the A.M. Then we picked up Mom Peters and headed for the beach :)  We had dinner at Mo's in Canon Beach (first picture). And Carol took the pooch for a walk on the beach. Payton slept on Mom's lap all the way home. It was almost 60 degrees and slight wind - perfect for this time of year.

These two pictures are from Depot Bay, OR. Look at the view the homes and hotels  (first picture) have - overlooking the Pacific! Have a great week...looking forward to the weekend.







This weekend Carol & I celebrated Carol's birthday by spending time on the coast. Friday evening we had dinner at Grande Ronde (buffet). Then we went down to Lincoln City and stayed Friday and Saturday night. Saturday we went to Newport and did a little shopping. We tried our best to bowl a couple of games - that was funny! Then we came back and walked the beach for a while and went swimming at the hotel. I love the Jacuzzi! We ate an early dinner and took in a movie - Killer Elite (complicated plot). The ocean shot above was from our hotel room window (with zoom). We left this morning - it was cloudy, but warm. Thanks to everyone for making this weekend possible!  

Did you notice the "Wheel Of Fortune" bus at Chinook Winds parking lot (last picture)? They were taping audiences for upcoming shows. More to come very soon.

Yesterday was Mom Peters' birthday...so Carol and Vonnie got together with the folks at Rock Creek Retirement Center and everyone had a great time! Jim & Vonnie Lash bought Mom flowers - great roses! And we had dinner in the guest dinning room. We were joined by Mike, Kelly, the girls, Linda and Ron Rangel for dessert and gift openings. Mom turned a young 85.  We took her to Annie Get Your Gun last weekend. We'll post more after the weekend - Lincoln City for Carol's Birthday :)  

Yesterday we took Jim & Vonnie Lash with us to Lincoln City, OR to the "Surf City" car show. As you can tell, it was raining (again). But, we still managed a few pictures. Carol had her hair done Saturday a.m. (bad timing :) )  We had luch at Mo's, then back to the house for some pinnocchle!

Hope everyone enjoys the pics! I'll post more soon - birthdays coming up!!!

Last weekend (Labor Day) we worked in the yard and added the last of the red rock in the front yard. And cleaned up the backyard a little. We took a little side trip to Lincoln City for Lunch at MO's - we are so spoiled :) This week I had to go to Seaside, OR for Patterson (my Job) and then drove to Florence and Coos Bay. I met Travis Mason (another Patterson Repair Tech) in Florence and we drove to Coos Bay. The next day we worked on Cerec software upgrade, then I drove 4 hours home. Really busy week.

Today we went over to Mom Peters place and we did some "deep cleaning". Then it was time to mow the grass (front & back), and wash the Patterson Van (lots of bugs!). Hope all is well with everyone - I'll post more soon.