What a day in Terrace will get you

Shiny new vehicle

August in the backyard...

Someone has taken to stringing rope from the antlers of local deer. Ok, the deer pics aren't that good, but it was blazing sunshine (really) and I didn't want to chase Bambi out of the yard.

Bambi has a rest in the backyard.  

Back in July...

Larry and Ellen - and the white car...

Still thinking Summer

This is Kamloops, hiking in the hoodoos. Ok, just walking, but it's hot and a lot of uphill. Stunning beauty just above Gina's home. I had a great time with my good friends Pat and Gina. We lay around the pool (really good friends who live in hot climates always have air conditioning and a pool) - reading, talking, drinking wine, eating awesome dinners. Life looked pretty good in Kamloops. The best thing is that the weather, while hot, does not boil you to the point where you can't go outside as it does in Phoenix.

Barb poses gracefully for a portrait

Barb's usual civilized demeanor at dinner...

Pedicure Princesses

Barb and I on our pedicure thrones... another great day of pleasing ourselves in Phoenix. We have decided that this is to be one of the traditions of my visits to the valley.

Rhett, Barb, Me, Larry after dinner. The Valet took our pics. 

Two days at the Phoenican!

Dinner in one of the restaurants at the Phoenician to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss. They provided a complimentary dessert.

The view from our balcony. 

Margarita and book in hand by the pool. Lasted about 45 minutes. Even with the pool, the margarita, the iced water, and the shade, 118 degrees just isn't that pleasant.