From Goldfinch to SNOW!!!

This snow was wet and heavy. And it had frozen to the pine needles and the blossoms on the tree.
Typical spring snow, 2-4 inches in the grass but just wet on the pavement. I think it will be a good day for a run with Sadie, no one on the golf course and she will get wet enough to count it as a under the arm bath. More rain this afternoon and snow forecasted tonight.
I took this yesterday morning. While I was having breakfast this goldfinch stopped to by to show off his beautiful colors. He was not shy, when I moved around he stayed put--I didn't see a female though. Last year I saw the first one 4/8.

Gettin" old--I need a donut!

I have said to myself "Don't get old like dad!" Well, I am getting there. The ways of 20, 30 and some 40 somethings these days are really buggin' me.

I was on time at OUR Starbucks to meet my Saturday morning guy that is struggling with marriage, work, beliefs etc. He was late as usual--most of the time he calls. This morning he didn't so I left at 15 after. Well, he called had the usual excuses. Buggin' me #1, the attitude that "It is all about me, thanks for taking your time to meet with me--but, I don't respect your time to be on time attitude!"

Anyway, I went back, the Starbucks was full so we went to Target's Starbucks. It depressed me to watch all the 20, 30 and 40 somethings coming in with their children. At least 90% of them were FAT and so were the kids. Buggin' me #2, parents feeding themselves and their poor innocent children junk food, most kids were drinking some sort of large pop, popcorn (not too bad, but at 9:30 am), candy, donuts etc. A child about 1 or so was chewing gu. his brother had a sucker. Every adult ordered a bazillion calorie drink and pastry. This could be buggin' me #3--all were wearing frumpy sweats, most looked like pajamas-- a couple of kids WERE wearing pajamas. Guess how they will dress when they grow up and go to the store.

AND buggin' me #4, not one parent was talking/interacting with their children!!!! Too busy on their cell phone or texting. Which leads to #5, talking or texting while the clerk is ready to take their order. Of course, most of the others in line don't care because they are too busy to notice the delay.

A friend of mine was fired from Starbucks, recently--he was feed up with waiting for people to get off their cells to order. So as the next one that walked up with a cell in their ear--he picked up his and pretended to be on his, when the person hung up, he motioned--just a minute he is on the phone. We thought it was appropriate and very funny the Starbucks manager--did not!

Well, I got that off my chest--I am getting old and after seeing all those FAT people I don't need a donut.

Don't get me started on buggin' me #6--the illegals in OUR country!!

Spring time in Colorado

It started out like this! Earlier in the morning the green was frozen over too. At least this time of year a little patience is all that is needed. Because a few hours later the snow is gone.
The golf course people put on the fertilizer. The grass is way ahead of the trees. At least it is a nice view out the window. I love Colorado!!!!

The Beach Tree and Hangin' on!

The Jester, our sail boat, restaurant, bar, lounging area and all the other comforts of home.
They were sad to see us leave--no one else around. Mike became really good friends with the as....! They were left on the island by sugar plantation owners many years ago.
This was fun! We took a day sail out of St Thomas to an uninhabited island Hans Lollick. Did some snorkeling, visited with the wild donkeys, relaxed and did I say we drank some rum!! Ate a very tasty lunch and did I mention we drank some rum!
Of all the pictures we took, I like this one! I don't think the locals do this. Everything we own is hanging in this tree. This is on St John, Trunk Bay National Park--great burgers and fries and did I say we drank some rum--good beer--Carib and Virgin Island-mango ale both brewed in Portland, Maine. Everything is imported.

Keepin' the sun tan on!

Jan is trying to maintain her sun tan for Phoenix. 60+ here today, no breeze in the garage. It is not in the picture but the sandy beach is out in front of her--That is why she has her Chaco's at the "ready!" Sadie sees the sand and water!

The Kayser's without dad and Grace!

From the front Griffin(12), Grady(5), Jan, Jen, Grant(5), Garrett(3) and Grace (10) was visiting a friend.

Shad was speaking at church about sponsoring a child from the Ukraine this spring. If you maybe interested visit their web site The Kayser They can provide info on adopting a child from there since they have the experience.

Our visit with the Kayser's rewarded us with being around a very loving, caring and blessed family.

Tapas in Charlotte!

On our way back from St Thomas we stayed over in Charlotte to visit Shad and Jen. We really enjoyed catching up with them and their kids-more family pics later.

We had dinner during the Canada/US hockey game at a really fun restaurant--T 1 Tapas. In the middle of the table was a touch screen to order food, drinks. Also, pull up TV, music with video that match the music, message other people in the restaurant and play your ipod. Good thing Shad/Jen were with us--our touch screen skills are lacking. I really enjoyed my scallops.

New, fun experience--we had a question though--how much do you tip when the computer takes your order?