2-10-11

Martin: Some puffy 'mountains'  looking west from our front door before sunset last night. Thought there would be a thunderstorm but it didn't develop.

Me: Helping my niece taste test cupcakes for her wedding sounded like a great idea. 8 cupcakes later and I'm thinking NOT. The first two cupcakes were delicious though. :-)

2-9-11

Martin: Crowd of visitors in the garden tonight.

Me: On my way out of the gym this morning I snagged some of the old gang (ex co-workers) who are still working at The Arizona Grand (AKA The Pointe) these days. L toR: Abram has been working there since 2003 as a valet (towel/locker room attendant), I began working there part-time in 1992 as an aerobics instructor and then in 1997 full time as Activities Coordinator for the fitness center members and resort guests. Deidre began as a waitress at one of the resort restaurants in 1995 and then transitioned to the Spa & Salon and is now working as Spa and Salon Coordinator, Bill was hired in 1992 as the Aerobics Coordinator and he was the one who hired me in 1992. Over the years Bill added Spa & Salon Manager to his job title and after that he also became the fitness center manager. He was my boss for many of the years I worked at The Pointe. Wendy, my friend since 2000 taught a few water areobics and running classes until 2009. Now she often meets me at the gym to either swim or lift weights with Bob and I. Linda is a massage therapist in the spa and has been since 1997. She also works at the fitness center front desk. Maribel has been a valet since 2004. She attends to towel service & locker room, always with a smile. Anyway, great folks from "Pointe Days".

2-8-11

Martin: Had some company on the paint job today.

 Me: You can tell we're back in Arizona. Saguaros greeted Harley and I on our trail run this morning. 

2-7-11

Martin: One of the chores for the day before heading out.

Me: Home again and it's good to see our girl.
Harley says "Where have you been?!?!?"

2-6-11

Martin: Change in the weather and temperature. At least we can sleep at night.

Me: No biking today. Instead we packed up and headed to Coronado Island where we enjoyed a pecan sticky bun & and hot chocolate on the patio of the Hotel Del Coronado. We had a really nice 4 days in San Diego!

2-5-11

Martin: Mangrove trees on the water's edge with gum trees up the hills along the local Woronora River - from a short walk this morning.

Me: Today we took it easier on the bikes. Bob rode 60 miles and I rode 30 up the coast. Spent a good bit of the afternoon relaxing on the beach. This evening Bob and I took the beach cruisers out for a sunset ride along the boardwalk and followed it up with a yummy seafood dinner. 

2-4-11

Martin: Took a pic of the kids cricket match going on in the park next door to the tennis courts where Daniel was playing in Bonnet Bay - still having a game and it's over 40 degrees out there! 

Me: Just got back from a 70 mile biking day that took us to the top of Palomar Mountain (home of Palomar Observatory). Was a tough ride with 8,000ft of climbing. Gorgeous views. Planning to do a shorter ride tomorrow so we can get in some beach time.