Dad Went Hiking

Yesterday Dad went for a hike to Finger Mountain - you can see it in the picture below - well they didn't actually go to the summit - only about a third of the way.  They hiked for an hour and a half and then turned around and came back down and had lunch.  Dad said there were 21 of them this month which is really good.  Uncle Rich was supposed to go but Aunt Henrietta had a doctor appointment so he had to cancel.  Dad really enjoyed the hike.

 

 

 

 That's Tucson in the background.

 Dad said this rock reminded him of the story of Moses striking the rock to get water for the Israelites.  If you look closely, you'll see water at the bottom of the rock.  He said that there wasn't a stream or waterfall, there was just water coming from the bottom of the rock.  Way cool!!

This was my favorite picture that he took.  Isn't it pretty?  To make it larger, just click on the picture.

Now, you may be asking what was I doing while Dad was hiking?  I had a terrific day with Linda and Judy Roelofs.  I started by having coffee and a bagel at Panera with the Sweet Chicks from the park; then Linda picked us up and took us to one of the venues from the Tucson Gem Show.  It was for "wholesalers" and their friends.  I really enjoyed my day looking at beads, cheap jewelry and some very expensive jewelry.  What made it really special was the company - I love spending time with my friends.
Thank you so much, Linda, for taking us on a special trip.

Guess what - in about 24 hours, I will be "touching down" in Bellingham and two very special ladies will be there to greet me.  I am so excited.  I have my boarding pass and my suitcase laying on the bed.  My clothes are still drying on the line but I'M READY!!!!

Have a good week
Love to all,
Gramma and MOM