Claim Jumpers

And the Holiday keeps rolling on, this time at Claim Jumpers:

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And of course, the star of the evening...

       

I Should Be a Genius...

Based on this study, I should be a genius...

Chocolate, Wine, and Tea Improve Cognitive Performance

Typical Day

Today was a typical Christmas Holiday day. It started at the Smoke Zone with Dave enjoying a fine cigar...

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We had periodic updates from Paul, who is in Illinois with Heather and her brother Jayden, regarding the tornado warnings in his area...

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Then it was off to dinner with Theule’s...

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which of course included our wonderful grand-daughter, Penelope!

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Life is GOOD!!!

Merry Christmas!

       
She liked the Care Bear...

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And Mia liked the tree:

Finally

       
After about 7 months without being able to hold Penelope in my arms, I held her. Life is good!

Snow?

Who could have even predicted we’d ever get snow 3 miles from the house. On the way to the tower I took these pictures in the Newhall Pass. Then, at the tower I was able to get a panoramic view of the valley’s snow fall. Cool.

Here’s the Newhall Pall by the house (14 and 5 interchange)

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Facing north from Burbank Tower:

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Look what flew into Burbank!

One of most ultimate planes on earth flew into Burbank....here’s a hint...

Mexico '08

Having my parents join us (as a surprise) was a delightful treat. Anne and Max, Sandy and I along with Mom and Dad had a great, relaxing time.

Mexican Sunset

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I have to admit, traveling on the high seas reveals the most gorgeous sunsets...

Mazatlan from the sky...

I was able to take my iPhone with me in the sky above the Sea of Cortez to snap away. My favorite shot was the panoramic view of the beach and bar.

Zipping, Para Sailing, and Snorkling...Ahhhh

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I must say, Zipping through the forest for almost an hour with 10 different lines was quite the thrill. The four of us (Mom, Dad, Max, and I) loved every minute of it!


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