2009 Christmas Eve - Tulsa, OK

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We arrived in Broken Arrow two days before the Second Blizzard on record for this area. We had known about this storm for over a week. Our first inclination was to stay in Arizona for the duration of the month, store the motorhome in Phoenix and fly out of Arizona. But we really wanted to be part of our new "grand baby", spend Christmas with our children and their extended families and touch bases with Carl's heart doctor. We got all we wanted and then some.....We have wonderful children, who have wonderful spouses, who have wonderful families, and a hell of alot of White Stuff.

Raymond from Quebec

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Raymond came to Mesa to pick up his new RV. We showed each other our rigs and enjoyed great conversation and stories of our adventures on the road.

Shantel and Mike are Grandparents!!!!!!

What a nice Thanksgiving present. Isn't he adorable?

09_ Nov. -Ann and Duane at El Cajon, CA

November 12, 2009

Ann is Capt. Carl Warner's sister. We met Ann and Duane in Hawaii and saw them again at the Warner's reunion in Estes Park, CO. last year. They are getting ready for their move to Hawaii, Their beautiful place is up for sale in El Cajon as they have already found a place in Kona.

Ann and Jim's Vineyard_Ukiah, CA

We spent two days visiting with Ann and Jim. Ann is one of our hula sisters in Hawaii. Their place is gorgeous. We really enjoyed the time we spent with them and the time they spent showing us around. They are truly special people. I shared the slide show of the June Halau performance with Ann and we danced This Is Hawaii together.

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Oct. 10, 2009_ Anacortes, WA_Roadtrek Meet and Greet

On our way to British Columbia our Roadtrek email indicated that a group in Washington wanted to gather. The timing was right and we were able to participate. I was very excited because Nick and Oscar were going to be there. For years before we entered this venture I followed Nick's website because he fulltimed in his Roadtrek. New friends and new memories were made.

British Columbia-09-28-09

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We went up to British Columbia to see our friend Wendel Nunes. We were suppose to have gone there at the end of July for a Roadtrek rally. Because Carl had some medical issues to take care of we were not ablt to make it. The weather was gorgeous and the invitation still held so we decided to make the trip. The temperture was over 100 degrees in July and the salmon were not running at the time. We missed the rally but we got to spend time with Wendel, and see the salmon running. It was incredible. Had a really great time.

09-British Columbia

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We finally got to BC. We were suppose to have been here for the Roadtrek Rally in July. This is where Carl and I were going to dance the hula. Because Carl had to have surgery again we didn't make the Rally. We thought it was to late in the year to start off for Canada but the weather has been outstanding. Wendell invitation was still standing so we took a chance. Other than rain the first day we arrived the weather was wonderful. Had a great time and made some wonderful memories and renew old friendships with Terry and Peggy Kelly from Hawaii.

09-UT_Zion National Park

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Really enjoyed our stay at Zion. They have a mandatory shuttle system to control traffic and emission problems. The campground was right across from the Visitor center so we just had to walk across the street and we could catch the shuttle to the points of interest we wanted to visit that day. There was even a shuttle to the town of Springdale right outside the park. We left Zion and headed for Kolob Canyon and Bryce Canyon. If I have good connectivity tomorrow I should be able to post those pictures.

Grand Canyon

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Here's a sampling of our Grand Canyon trip. It was awesome.

09 -AZ-Meteor Crater

We finally have good conectivity so I'm trying to catch up with posting pictures of our journey. We are actually at Bryce Canyon in Utah. Right now we are in the middle of a thunder and lighting storm. It seems to happen every afternoon around 4. They call it the monsoon season. We leave here tomorrow heading for Capitol Reef National Park.

9-09 AZ - Petrified Forest

We are finally at a place that has strong enough connectivity that I can upload the pictures.

Will try to get more posted in the few days that we are here. You can click on the link above if you would like to know more about this National Park.

Bedroom Update

The bedroom is finally done. As usual Carl did a great job and of course his work is meticulous. Now the bedroom has that same attention to detail as the rest of the condo. Love it.

I believe I can Fly

Ten days from birth to independence - Amazing!

Babies Born At Pualani Estates - May 11, 2009

Our friends Roger and Ric who live at Pualani Estates in Kailua have lived in their new house for two years. Ric has worked very had with the landscaping. On the side of the house outside of the kitchen window is a lemon tree that is barely 5 feet tall. Last month or so a little majito built this beautiful intricate nest in the lemon tree. She layed 3 eggs and tended to them until they hatched last week. We had a tremendous rain storm that night but all was well in the morning. to date they have not been named.