Judy and Colleen Viva Las Vegas

Colleen and I decided that a trip to Las Vegas was in order as I had never been before. She arranged for a two night stay at the  Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

Mirage Hotel Las Vegas

The drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas takes just over five hours, all great highways. The vistas along the way are spectacular. Desert, mountains and buttes. Boulder City and the Hoover Dam are just before you get to Las Vegas. We didn't stop this time as we only had a day to do the Vegas thing, and by the time you take the day to drive there, and the day to get back to Phoenix - well, there goes your three days.

We arrived about 3 pm and got checked-in. The room was really nice, and lo and behold a soaker tub, which I was really missing since the home on the desert only has a shower.  After a soak and a cocktail we headed out for dinner. We met up with Colleen's friend Linda from White Rock and walked the strip checking out the lights and hotels, etc. This place is really over the top, as anyone knows whose been here before.

Thanksgiving 2012 - Mesa

So, here we are. Judy did the turkey, Colleen did the dessert. Lee attended, and provided the cooler , Cam did the photos. This was our first brine turkey, and it was wonderful. Our second Thanksgiving celebration this year.

Palmer's in Casa Grande

Gladys, Ray, Cam, Judy, Gerry, Colleen, Eileen, Lee

For two of us in this photo (Ray and Cam), this reunion took 50 years. Gerry, Ray and Cam all joined the Apprentice Soldiers back in 1960, and we spent two years together at the School of Signals in Kingston, ON. On Sunday, we got together with Gerry and Eileen at their home in Casa Grande. The talk was all about the old days. Judy, Eileen and Colleen all grew up on the same forces base, so they've been friends from childhood. Lee was ex-military as well, but Provost Corp.

Goodguys, Scottsdale - For The Goodguys

Goodguys love Scottsdale, and there is a spring and fall event here in the Phoenix area. Here's some of the lads admiring these outstanding customs. You bring a build to this point, and you win Goodguys highest praises. You also win a pretty fancy tool box. I love to photograph these beautiful cars, and the more you admire them, the more they smile. I made a short video of the spring show, have a look.

Cha Cha Line Dance Explained

In an earlier post I mentioned learning to line dance was no longer an option. Yesterday was my first lesson. I'm told if I repeat this enough I will eventually learn this dance.


For those who are still enthused, and wish to move beyond Cha Cha - here's our same instructor with the Electric Slide. Thank you Dave for making this simple.