A Year of Change

Fun times, couldn’t have gone better. A few no shows which was ok but overall the party was spectacular. Hope I’m around at 90 to have my own. Ty was a big help but the star of the show was Lori. Her and Kristin did everything but as usual, Lori took the lead and did most all of the work. We started off with a guest arriving early around noon as Dixie had told her that’s when the party started instead of 2:30. We brought her up via the elevator and half way up it just died. So we had this 85 year old woman stuck in the elevator. Luckily George who services the elevator made it over in about 20 minutes and we got it running. He then ran to the store as it turned out the batteries were old and wouldn’t hold a charge. Soon after more guests arrived. A few showed up with masks (not many) and they were immediately relived to see they didn’t have to wear them. Most all here were vaccinated and really everyone is just tired of the whole mask thing as we pretty much all are.

The party was fun. Dixie had a great time and everyone treated her like a queen. Around 5:15 the last guests left. All in all, perfect timing. We’re up at 5 California time this morning which is 6 back home for our 9am flight. Oh, I almost forgot, Ty and Lori took Kristin’s Porsche out with her blessing to learn how to drive a stick. He’s really into cars and cousin Jeff and Ty talked a bunch. Jeff has quite the collection from a real Ford GT500, a Porsche, a Jag XKE, to the black Ferrari which he and Debbie drove over to the house. They’re great people and we always like seeing them a lot.

With luck we’ll be home by 2:30ish today. Harley started her first day of leash training without a muzzle in Utah. She’s at the place founded by Caesar the Dog Whisperer guy on tv. Hope it works out well. Hope Mojo is well too. So, a great party for Dixie. She enjoyed herself a lot which at 90 one should.

That’s it. Can’t wait to get home. Ty and I liked the weather but hate California. We can’t believe people can live here. Make it a great day and God Bless.

Today’s the day, the big party starts at 2:30 and lasts until 4:30. 2 hours! Lots to do to still get ready.

Yesterday morning started with me noticing a leak in the basement wall where there is a hole surrounded by black mold. Apparently there’s been a water leak from the kitchen sink for some time. We finally got a trusted plumber to show up around 4. He’ll be back Wednesday to start work. Before that Annette and Jean came over which was nice. Next up was Donna, Dixie’s niece who was J.J. Cale’s girlfriend back when Lori was young. She’s now 74. J.J. wrote Crazy Mama and Cocaine about her.

Ty and I ran some errands and finally met Lori at Whole Foods. We bought them out of our wine for the party. Ty did get a new pair of Nike high tops at the store. Lori and Kristin said we went to the hood as we went to this one mall a ways away that is kind of sketchy. Who knew as all of Sacramento seems sketchy to us.

Dixie is doing well for 90 years old. Hope we all do as well. Should be a fun day. She was up at 3 as I woke up to some noise and opened the bedroom door to find all the lights on and her in the kitchen. Guess she was getting some eye drops.

Hope Harley and Mojo are doing well. Looking forward to getting on a plane in about 24 hours. Should be in Denver by noon and home a little after 2. Dixie is going to come back to Colorado and stay down the street from us for a month and see how she likes it. I’m sure she’ll love being near the boys and Lori and what’s not to love about Colorado in the summer time!

That’s it. Hope all’s well with everyone, be well, stay safe and God Bless.

Yesterday we had a fun day. Lots of running around and cooking by Lori but a fun day, especially for Dixie. Today is the “off” day as not much going on except getting ready for the party tomorrow. Ty has been a huge help and Dix has really enjoyed his company. He usually doesn’t get to talk as much as he has as it’s usually both boys but with it just being Ty, he has the whole floor. He’s been quite engaging and talkative. More so than even when we’re home as then he’s always in his room on his computer. He’s surprised Lori and I with some of the conversations and his insight on certain things.

We bought Dixie her new tv and hooked it up but need a new cord which we’ll get today. Ty and I hit a skateboard shop and the guy running it ended up letting Ty buy his board from a blind drop in February 2020 from Santa Cruz. This means they released some skate boards in black bags and you bought one not knowing which one was inside. All were a special editions and rereleases from the 80’s which sold out nationwide in less than an hour. The kid who runs the shop is a semi-pro scooter rider and doesn’t skate board as much as he rides scooters so he let it go. They do back flips and all kinds of things in big bowls which are like huge empty swimming pools. Anyhow Ty was over the moon to get this thing. He was going to pay with his own money but I bought it for him. Then we went to In and Out Burger as they’re all the rage. We have one in Denver where people sit in line for hours to get a hamburger. It took us like 15 or 20 minutes but in the end, I don’t see what the big deal is. We like 5 Guys back home much better. Oh well, now we know.

Dr. Warren, Dixies’ friend who still a teacher in Ancient Humanities at the college came over. He reminded me of Grandma Miller as he’s traveled the World and is involved with Sons of The American Revolution similar to Daughter of The American Revolution which Grandma was the National President of for many years. He’ll be 91 in a month and still drives. He was at The Vatican for a while and almost became a Bishop, has 3 PhD’s, and is very well educated. Ty was quite impressed. He was here with us for dinner and will be here tomorrow for the party too.

I have a couple calls this morning for work and then not sure what we’ll do. Lots happening tomorrow with about 30 people coming so we’ll need to be ready. Kristin made gift boxes with a mask, hand sanitizer, and chocolates for each guest. More on the party Sunday am.

Make it a great day. The weather is nice but Ty and I both agreed, no way we could live here. Too many people and most of the place is a dump with old broken down businesses everywhere and lots of homeless. No wonder so many Californians are moving to Colorado. Don’t tell anyone from California how nice Colorado is as we don’t need any more of them! God Bless.

We made it to California around 5;30 local time. One thing’s for sure, no social distancing in the airports or on the plane. The terminals were packed and we were like sardines in a can on the train and at security. When convenient, I guess people follow the rules, when not, oh well.

We made it to Dixie’s by 7. I booked some Charger SRS or something for our rental car that Ty’s dying to drive. It’s pretty sporty. Kristin arrived around 10 as she drove up from Los Angeles but I was already asleep. That’s 11 pm Colorado time!

Well, today Dixie is 90 years old! Quite the feat. Means she was born in 1931, wow! Wish Mom and Dad lived that long as then Mom would still be here. We’re getting her a new tv for her birthday. Our bedroom has a bed that’s harder than the ground and Ty slept on the couch which was much softer.

We have a lot to do today from shopping and decorating to making her cake and then making the birthday dinner. Ty and I will probably hit a skate shop or two. He brought his board so we might try to find a skate park as well. He said there are two or three close. Sure is humid here, nice for your skin.

7:30 here now and time to get moving. Have a great day and God Bless and Happy Birthday Dixie!!

Should be in California by dinner time. Think it’ll be warm. Kristin is coming up and we’re all staying at the house. The big party is Saturday but Dixie’s actual birthday is tomorrow. 90 years old.

Looks like rain in Denver this morning. Yesterday I put in for antelope and moose tags for Marty, James and I with my neighbor Brian’s help as the deadline was 8pm last night.

Harley is off to Utah at 7am for 2 weeks of training. Mojo is headed to the pet center where his friends are. Jag is well and so is Ty. Time for coffee and to get moving as we need to be on the road by noon. God Bless.

Tomorrow we’re off. Would rather drive but we don’t have the time. I was in Denver yesterday instead of today as they said some weather was coming in today. Looks like a false alarm. Mojo slept outside our bedroom door again. Today more of the same for all of us. Jag is doing well and so is Ty.

A warm weekend is coming up, here and in California. Harley will be off to Utah for two weeks of training and Mojo will be going to the vet to stay for four days. That’s about it. Might go to James tonight with Marty as we’ve been saving this huckleberry pie from last September when we went hunting until we can all three get together to eat it. It’s been frozen in my freezer since then. James leaves Sunday and of course me tomorrow so we might get together. I think we should just save it, what’s a few more weeks right? God Bless.

In a couple days we’re headed to California. Jag had a fun time at Tommy’s. They had a house full of people. We hung out and Ty went to the skate park for the afternoon. Today we’re around the house and then tomorrow I’m in Denver and Lori is at work before we leave on Wednesday. It’ll be good to just take a plane somewhere, even if it’s Sacramento.

Couldn’t get Mojo up last night from his bed outside our bedroom door so we just put a blanket over him and let him sleep. It was warm so it was ok. He’s fading these days. His legs and body are just giving out. Lori gave him some tramadol and cbd after our walk to help him.

Jag got all A’s on his midterms and Ty has school today. He’ll miss Thursday as we’ll be in California. Speaking of trips, we’re planning some for the summer. By air and land, more to come.

Make it a great day, GB.

Happy Easter! He is Risen. That’s the greeting Christians all around the World greet each other with today. I think you know what it means, if not, google it, ha.

Nice and warm up here. Ty was at the skate park after setting up his new deck (skate board top) that Jagger gave him for his birthday. Lori did manage to get her nails done and I was at the fly fishing shop with JT and Emily going through my gear making sure it’s good to go. Ty and I are going on a float trip the week after we’re back from Sacramento. Hope Jag can get up too after his fraternity ceremony on the 18th. I’d love for both boys to get into it.

Lee and Margaret (our cousins) invited us over for dinner this afternoon but we passed. We’d rather be in the sun and we’re watching what we eat trying to get in shape. It’s been a tough year, even if you’re the type that rolls with the punches. The change in our lives, masks, restrictions, the struggling economy, Lori switching jobs, the school situation, etc., all adds up. I think everyone aged probably 5 years in a year, no matter who you are. We need to get back to our normal way of life and living. Most everyone I run into or know is ready to ditch the mask. Half or more of the people out there wear cloth masks which don’t work anyhow. Time to just take them off.

I need to get everyone’s passports updated as we’re thinking of going to Costa Rica in June. Friends have a beautiful house right on the beach on the Pacific side we can use and United now has a direct flight, fun.

Mojo is having a hard time walking, a bit harder than usual. His back end is almost skin and bones as he’s lost most of his hair. He’s still a two year old though in his mind. Harley is a two year old and acts like it everyday. She plays with her toys, chews them up and runs and bounces around and is just having fun every minute of the day. Oh to be two!

Happy Easter, remember Christ died for your sins, be thankful and may God Bless you.

Get it? 4th month, 3rd day, 21st year, 4321! Must mean something to somebody.

Onto the day. Warm weather is here, thank God. Aspen was so nice that we were in t-shirts with no coat. We had a nice afternoon and both had our hair done and it turned out as good if not better (was better) than Denver. So we have that off our list. Today Lori is getting her nails done and that’s about it. We will color some Easter eggs this afternoon and then just hang out.

Things are turning around for the better. Don’t let anyone (like the news) tell you any different. Think for yourself.

We’re getting ready for our trip. Once we get back we’ll be well on the way to summer. Super excited for some fly fishing and road trips. Tommy, still have your fly fishing gear? Dig it out!

Need to get moving. Time to hit the gym. Be well, stay safe and God Bless.

We’re headed to Aspen this afternoon so Lori can get her hair done. Up first is some work here and Lori is getting her nails done. Oh the work women have to do.

Yesterday Lori and I went to lunch with Jim and Julie, friends from Denver. They have this spectacular house that the Bronco’s owner Pat Bowlen used to own. They’re super nice and fun. We all decided we need to hang out a lot more. It was a fun lunch and we made it home about 2:30. At 4 I headed to James’s house as he’s home for another 10 days before heading back to California. They’ve been writing a ton of songs and are about to finish up a new album. My buddy Rob came up and James’s son Castor did too along with another buddy. We had fun sitting on the deck until about 7 when I headed home to catch the Nuggets beat the Clippers, whoo hoo. The Rockies beat the World Champion Dodgers too, ha. We were suppose to be in last place all year. That’s over now! So all in all a great day.

Warm weather is here. 70 today. Jag is going to Tom’s for Easter. That’s great for him and them. Also a much easier drive for Jag. Tommy will probably have a much better spread too!

Hopefully all the snow is done until Fall. We could use some rain just for the moisture. Haven’t had rain it seems for years. Time to get moving. It’s a holy weekend, remember He is Risen! God Bless.