Blogs from Phoenix, Arizona, United States, North America - page 24

Well, the pack is ready to be stuffed. The bounce box is ready to go. My dealings with the business are wrapped up and Mike is up to speed on everything. He's going to do fabulously while I'm away...even on the paperwork!!!!! I'd like to thank ALL of you who wrote such encouraging comments. I cannot tell you how much they mean to me. I will remember them on those lonely moments out there. People have asked me why the bald head. Initially, it was sheer curiosity. When Mike first shaved his head, I was curious to feel all those different sensations he was feeling: cold, sunburn, raspiness on the pillow as the hair grows back, etc., etc., etc. At the time I said if I ever go on another extended hike, I'm going to shave ... read more

Lets see if I can get this map thing to work.... read more

Vi har inte haft tillfalle att skriva reseforslag, sa det har varit tyst fran oss ett tag. Iallafall har vi kommit till Phoenix efter att ha set flera Naturparker - Yosemite, Grand Canyon, ... Dom far vi beratta mer om en annan gang. Har ar varmebolja 118 grader Fahrenheit (varmaste dagen pa 10 ar), sa vi har tagit det lungt i eftermiddag vid poolen for att kunna svalka oss. Vi hors. PS. Jag hittade inte punkter pa alla bokstaverna sa dom far ni satta dit sjalva. DS... read more

Phoenix, Dan and me stayed with my Auntie Margaret and Uncle Jim for a week in the amazingly hot Arizona! Hope the family like the photos!!!!!... read more

Well, let's talk about Phoenix. It was a lot nicer than some people led me to believe. And there were saguaro cacti everywhere. Cute, cuddly cacti. They're so awesome they're even alliterative!! However, the next time I have business down there I want more than four hours notice...it's a long drive from Vegas! My cats are so weird. They drink bathwater and/or attack my backpack on a regular basis. Bizarre critters. I love them. I think sometimes I would go nuts if I didn't have them. And finally, gender dynamics are funny. Somehow, when I registered for some short summer courses I ended up paying in-state tuition even though I haven't lived here a year. Actually, I know how it happened. The person I was dealing with in admissions was a guy--whose gaze kept oscillating between ... read more