Monday, December 22, 2014

Trip #8

Holiday Cruise To Turks & Caicos

We're Off!
 
Our BIG Deck
 
 
In Our Cabin IMMEDIATELY!

The Atrium - All Decorated In Holiday Theme
 
First things first.....mudslides!
 
How appropriate for a table number
 
Friday - A Day At Sea
Good Morning!
 
 
Ahhhh, our own private balcony on the open seas!
 
 
The morning walk
......interestingly on Deck 7 & 8 which includes steps up and down (that's 396 if anyone is counting!)
 
Is there a better view when walking?
 
Saturday - Arrival In Turks & Caicos
 
 
The Caribbean Princess Docked On Grand Turk
 
 
Open Air Safari Excursion
The Downtown "Shopping District"
.......we stopped here for twenty, yes twenty minutes
 
Historic Lighthouse
 
 
Fourth largest barrier reef in the world
 
Don't complain about gas!
 
Governor's Beach
 
 
Beautiful!  The water too :)
 
 
John Glenn's Space Capsule Splashed Down Here!
 
Lunch at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville!
 
The first of the frozen drinks sitting on the deck overlooking the bay
 
And of course, if you are in Margaritaville, you have to have a.....
Cheeseburger In Paradise!
 
 
Formal Night
 
Sunday - Day at Sea / Headed Home
Ships at sea
 
Panoramic Off The Balcony
 
The Sea Was Angry My Friends
 
But we walked anyway - yes, all 396 steps again (if anyone is counting)
 
Last night on board

Monday, November 24, 2014

Trip #7

Columbus, Ohio:  Mom's 80th
Friday - Landed:  23 degrees / Snow On The Ground
Saturday Morning:  25 degrees / Freezing Rain / Car Covered / Nearly Fell On Driveway!
 
Happy Birthday Mom!
 
Birthday Dinner
 
Miami Visit (Oxford, Ohio)
Hepburn Hall:  My home for three years
 
That's My Room (all 3 years) over my shoulder
 
Beta Bells
 
Upham Arch
As Kim and I were approaching the landmark archway I explained that this is very often the site where Miamians become engaged.  I had no longer said that when, in the arch a guy dropped down to his knee in front of his girlfriend.  His buddy pulled a guitar out of it's case and began to play.  We couldn't hear what he said, but it was obvious what was happening.  She extended her hand, he stood up and they kissed & hugged.  We were going to congratulate them but they had already started walking away by the time we got to them.  But what a cool moment!
 
Slant Walk
Lunch:  Mac N Joes
Local Pub/Sports Bar......Many an evening spent here as an undergrad!
 
DuBois Bookstore
 
Tradition!
Once a Redskin, ALWAYS a REDSKIN!
 
Gate To Campus
 
Thanksgiving in Erie, Pa.

Ed & Peggy's Deck - my MOST favorite deck

I WILL have my morning coffee on the deck :)

Out to Karrie & Randy's "Lodge"

The Twins

The Lakehouse

Enjoying the fireplace with baby Theo

The Kids Are HERE!

Brad & Dad

The Twins Are Up To No Good!
 


Thanksgiving Day

The Perfect Day

Ash & Brandon's "Snow White Cabin"

Inside

Big Hug

It's SNOWING!

Mom-Dad & The "Kids"

Playing In the Snow


Thanksgiving Snow At Karrie & Randy's

Loving The Snow


Snowball Fight!!



Gotcha Mom!



 
Sisters


Twins

Inside Karrie & Randy's

Family Photos
 
 
 
 
Ohio:  80th Bday Celebration Part 2!
 
It's An Oz Christmas!
 
The OSU Game Is INTENSE
 
Girls and FOOD!
 
Lounging & The ORIGINAL Love Family Christmas Tree
 
Brothers
 
Shopping Spree
 
But, Starbucks FIRST!
 
Feet!
 
And MORE Feet!
 
Family Birthday Party - Part 2
 
Bday Party Part 2 - Mom, Kids & Grandkids
 
Bday Party Part 2 Mom & Kids