NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Hello-o-o!

It's me again. Neil came home after two nights in the hospital and seems to be doing fine. At least he's the same old goofy guy we all love! He and Tom spent most of the week getting equipment cleaned, repaired & ready to go out in the desert for "The Hunt" on the 13th.

Duncan, Sandy & I stayed busy with shopping, lunching with an old friend, reading, playing Mexican Train and, of course, the mundane laundry thing. The guys took us to lunch a couple times and to a lovely Sunday Brunch at the Garden Cafe this morning. Since we got back we've been held prisoners in our rig because of a BAD sandstorm--gusts up to 45 mph. The wind has really been rocking us!

Our greatest entertainment has been little Max. He's such a clown. Sandy & Neil went out with friends one night & we were the "puppy sitters". Duncan ran with him around a couple of blocks. Later I walked him around the block. Tom got down on the floor & he (Max) ran like mad from the front to the back of the rig for about 20 minutes. Then another walk. Sandy said he was dead asleep about 15 minutes after they went inside. It was about an hour later for the 3 of us. We had such a good time--but then again--it doesn't take much to entertain us & make us laugh!

Until later,
Tee
Life is Good

PS--Here's a couple of photos from White Sands National Park and Las Cruces, NM.

Oct 30

I can't believe it's been a month since I last wrote. Time flies when you're having fun and that's exactly what we've had!

We met Duncan in Meeker, CO & spent two days with some of her family and then on to Moab, UT & caught up with Sandy, Neil, Barbara & John from Sisters, OR. Spent a week there enjoying Canyonlands & Arches National Parks. Duncan & the guys went on their jeep trip & had quite the adventure. You couldn't wipe the grins from their faces for days! You can read all about it in Tom's blog.

A two day drive from Moab put us in Las Cruces, NM in time for our Sunday brunch at the Double Eagle in Mesilla and a lunch at Chopes in La Mesa. Made another trip to White Sands since Neil & Sandy had never been. It's like being on another planet out in the dunes!

Barbara & John took a side trip from Moab & met us again in Tucson where we visited a few days with Bob & Pat and Louie & Nicole. Then on to Yuma. We're all settled in & are enjoying temps in the 90's.

Little Max (my godpuppy) is growing every day & has the sweetest disposition. He's super smart and a wonderful traveler.

Neil wasn't feeling well yesterday & his sugar level dropped to the 40's a couple times. After he went to bed Sandy heard his breathing change & he was totally unresponsive so she called 911. His reading was 37 & EMS got the reading up but in 10 minutes it dropped again. It yo-yoed all night. The Dr. thinks his meds are too strong & they can get him regulated so he'll be able to come home tomorrow. We're all hoping for that.

Til later,
Tee