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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Celebrating Thanksgiving early

Since Sandy and I are going on a cruise, missing Thanksgiving, Sandy decided to cook up a Thanksgiving meal last night with all the trimmings. We had a good time with friends and family. Life is Good. (Paul decided to jump out of the picture. He knew the camera would break.)

Morro Bay

Camping in Morro Bay, good times. After Uncle Sammy's funeral in
Fresno, we scuttled over to Morro Bay to take in the sea. Sweet.

Sandy's Birthday

We're at the Grove in LA at Maggiano's Italian restaurant for Sandy's
birthday. We came on a limo, life is good.

Home, Again

I’m finally home after being in Oklahoma City for 2 weeks in a FAA Instructor Course. Good times. Since Sandy is still in Louisville hanging with Alicia, Casey, and Penelope, I’m being accompanied in the car with our other child...(It’s difficult taking pictures at 70 MPH...)

Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial

I'm at the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial, it's quite sobering. Inside
there are several artifacts and videos of survival/rescuer stories and
videos. They have parts of the Rider Truck, memorial pictures and
stories of the dead. I'm glad I made the trip.

Oklahoma's 45th Infantry Division Museum

Today my morning was spent at the 45th Infantry Division of Oklahoma. I was actually impressed with their collection and spent at least and hour and a half there reading and looking at the collection. My favorite part was the actual write-ups and models of the Medal of Honor recipients. They even had a lot of Hitler’s stuff taken during his last days.

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Here are a few more pics

Fire on Google Earth

So, the red area is the evacuation zone and where the fire is going. Latest is that it may jump I 5 freeway eastbound and work it’s way up to Santa Clarita when the winds shift northward. The 4.77 mile line is from our house to the center of the fire. (Did I ever mention that I love Google Earth?


PS, it’s interesting watching a fire from Oklahoma City.

More Fire

Eating at Claim Jumpers near the house we saw the fire coming over the
hill toward the house. Wonderful, I'll get to see my house burn down
in the paper. Here's a picture from the restaurant window; you can see
the flames just above the lights of our housing area. (fairly with the cellphone camera).

Fire! Here We Go Again

Listening to the fire fighting planes fly over the house reminds me of that time of the year. It’s fire time! Another fire is getting too close to home. Such is life.

Kyle may join OJ

Kyle aquired a "tool" that will help him join OJ as well. What goes on
in Vegas "stays" in Vegas.

MIA joins OJ

Mia decided to meet up with OJ

Winner!

Kyle's first attempt at gambling nets him $100, go figure. We were at Chumash Casino in Solvang, CA

She's a real cuddle bug