Old Tucson with the aunts

Old Tucson was on the list that Aunt Jen and Aunt Jan wanted to go to; however before we could go there, they ended up watching a lot of shuffleboard.  Dad and his partner, Lynne, did GREAT this year.  They ended up third out of 32 teams.  This was the scoreboard from one of their games - dad's team was yellow.

 His stats for the year were 7 wins and 4 losses - very good.  He has improved greatly each year.

 Old Tucson - it's a place just down the road that many years ago was used as a movie set.  The original set of buildings burned down several years ago and they have been rebuilt.  It was a fun place to go.

 These are a couple of outfits from Little House on the Prairie.  Aunt Jan said it was as close as she's ever going to get to Laura.

 We took a stagecoach ride....

 and watched some stunt men.  I was even able to get a picture of this guy as he fell from the tower after he was shot.  How talented am I??????

 Don't let anyone tell you that Aunt Jan can't drive a car any longer.  She just "raced" around that track.

 

Your dad is one of the most talented men I know.  He can "work" on his computer with his eyes closed.  Hope you're impressed!!

We're off to the "Hog Pit" Barbaque for dinner with some park friends tonight.  Bet you all want to come along.  Amy, the sauce they use is awesome.  We'll take you when you come down.

Lots of love to all of you,
Gramma and MOM

Going through Old Files

I was going through some old files in preparation to giving the park newsletter files to the new editors and found this wonderful video.  It was taken when you, DeAnn were pregnant with Katie.  Amy took it just before one of Holly's recitals, I believe.  I LOVE it and smile everytime I see it.  Enjoy!!!

Amy, you don't take a lot of pictures but you done good.

Back to work - enjoy your day!

Love, Gramma and MOM

Here They Are

Aunt Jen and Aunt Jan finally arrived.  Ever since we made their reservations at Thanksgiving time, we've been waiting and planning for their arrival.

 We did some fun things while they were here but thought I'd start with our "going to eat" experiences.  I think this was Aunt Jan's favorite place that we ate.  I have to agree with her that they do have good cheeseburgers.  Actually the only items on "In & Out Burgers" menu are hamburgers, double hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fries, soda and shakes.  That's it.

 The "Elbow Room" is actually a dark, windowless bar that has good food cheap!!!  I think we went there with Marv and Judy for spaghetti one night.  I like their spaghetti ($4.75 for all you can eat) and I like their fish fry on Friday nights ($5.95 for all you can eat).  It's a unique place that was very popular at one time and still is on Friday nights, in particular, plus the food is good.

 Rachel's is another local breakfast place that we used to frequent a lot; however their breakfast special is not as good as it was.  Now we go to Pappy's just down the street but I failed to get a picture of that.

 Aunt Jen loves chili dogs and we had taken her to Wienerschnitzel before so we had lunch here one afternoon - as you can see by the sign - 5 chili or corn dogs for $5.00.  Can't beat that, can you?  Amy, we even ate outside in their little eating area with all the birds.

 One of our last nights in Tucson, we went to a steakhouse that we had not gone to before.  Aunt Jen saw a flyer for it so off we went.  Food was good; service was OK.  I don't think we'll be doing back there, however.  We have better steakhouses closer.

Before we took off to go back to Phoenix, we took them to Jack-in-the Box for breakfast.  They have a great supreme croissant with ham, bacon, cheese and egg.  Very good.

 When we were in Phoenix, we went to Tortilla Flats which was a little community at one time in the Superstition Mountains.  There is still a restaurant and a couple of gift shops there - mainly a tourist stop now.  It's about a 14-mile drive from the city on a beautiful, windy mountain road.  They have a restaurant there that serves very hot chili.  Last time we were there, Aunt Jen decided just to have a chili dog - not the straight bowl/cup of chili.  She thought she was probably braver now in her old age.

 but just in case, she ordered a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich in addition to the chili.  She was not able to eat the whole cup - good thing I didn't bet on her.

 They have dollar bills on the walls and ceilings with people's names and addresses on them.  A unique, fun place to go and as I said, the scenery coming and going is gorgeous.

Well, that's it for eateries.  We did go a few other places but I forgot my camera and didn't get pictures.  And OF COURSE, we did eat at home on occasion also.  Even ate out in the patio.

Next blog, a few fun things we did.  Til, then, have a super, duper good week and enjoy wherever you are and whatever your weather is.  Sunshine and warm here.

Love to you all,
Gramma and MOM