Our Photo Albums

Temple Square
A view of the Temple from the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, formerly the Hotel Utah. 

Special Moment
Several weddings were taking place in the Temple during the morning.

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Home-Sweet-Condo!
Nice back yard.  Around the corner is a very old cemetery.

Quaking Aspens
The leaves "quake" in the breeze.  Very lovely trees.

Beautiful trees...
and cool, dry air!

High of 65 today!


The Hunter
The hunter becomes the hunted as he is attacked by a mountain lion.

Egyptian Theatre
We enjoyed a production of "Fame" on Saturday afternoon.

Chain Saw Wonders
At the farmers market - great corn on the cob, too!

Picnic at the Concert
Local bands offer free concerts each Wednesday evening.  Great dinner, Carolyn!

Quite a crowd
When the sun went down over the mountain, the temperature dropped too.

Local Talent


Overlooking Deer Valley
New hotel under construction with a lift from the valley floor.

Jordanelle Reservoir
Near Provo, Utah

Rugged Peaks
Just north of Provo, Utah

Bridal Veil Falls, Utah
Located on the south end of Provo Canyon near Provo, UT, these falls are 607 feet high.

Sundance
  

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Mt. Timpanogos
Founded by Robert Redford in 1969, Sundance Resort is located on 5,000 acres of wilderness at the base of Utah's picturesque Mt. Timpanogos.

Sundance History
Movie stars, directors, and local history.

Early Settlers
The Stewart family originally settled this valley - now Sundance.

A River runs through it....
  

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A tiny cemetary...
Park City, Ut

Woodsmen and Miners
Life was hard in these mountains, for the settlers and their families.

Peaceful...
 

Go for a walk....
Enjoy the clean, fresh air.

Stein Eriksen Resort
Now in his eighties, Stein Eriksen still manages his spectacular resort community in Deer Valley, UT.

Happy Trails
After a break for lunch, these ladies and their canine companions hit the trails for more adventures.

Ski Lifts at Stein Eriksen Resort
No snow?  No problem.  The hikers and extreme bikers are here for the summer.

Extreme Sports
They all go up happy and some come down rather beat up.  But they go right back for more.

Bike Hike
   

Don't say they aren't warned!
   


On the sidelines, perhaps, but still very happy!

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Airport "Taxi" Service


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Temple Square
A view of the Temple from the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, formerly the Hotel Utah. 

Special Moment
Several weddings were taking place in the Temple during the morning.

DSC05191.JPG
DSC05191.JPG 2009-08-18

Home-Sweet-Condo!
Nice back yard.  Around the corner is a very old cemetery.

Quaking Aspens
The leaves "quake" in the breeze.  Very lovely trees.

Beautiful trees...
and cool, dry air!

High of 65 today!


The Hunter
The hunter becomes the hunted as he is attacked by a mountain lion.

Egyptian Theatre
We enjoyed a production of "Fame" on Saturday afternoon.

Chain Saw Wonders
At the farmers market - great corn on the cob, too!

Picnic at the Concert
Local bands offer free concerts each Wednesday evening.  Great dinner, Carolyn!

Quite a crowd
When the sun went down over the mountain, the temperature dropped too.

Local Talent


Overlooking Deer Valley
New hotel under construction with a lift from the valley floor.

Jordanelle Reservoir
Near Provo, Utah

Rugged Peaks
Just north of Provo, Utah

Bridal Veil Falls, Utah
Located on the south end of Provo Canyon near Provo, UT, these falls are 607 feet high.

Sundance
  

DSC05256.JPG
DSC05256.JPG 2009-08-20

Mt. Timpanogos
Founded by Robert Redford in 1969, Sundance Resort is located on 5,000 acres of wilderness at the base of Utah's picturesque Mt. Timpanogos.

Sundance History
Movie stars, directors, and local history.

Early Settlers
The Stewart family originally settled this valley - now Sundance.

A River runs through it....
  

DSC05264.JPG
DSC05264.JPG 2009-08-20

A tiny cemetary...
Park City, Ut

Woodsmen and Miners
Life was hard in these mountains, for the settlers and their families.

Peaceful...
 

Go for a walk....
Enjoy the clean, fresh air.

Stein Eriksen Resort
Now in his eighties, Stein Eriksen still manages his spectacular resort community in Deer Valley, UT.

Happy Trails
After a break for lunch, these ladies and their canine companions hit the trails for more adventures.

Ski Lifts at Stein Eriksen Resort
No snow?  No problem.  The hikers and extreme bikers are here for the summer.

Extreme Sports
They all go up happy and some come down rather beat up.  But they go right back for more.

Bike Hike
   

Don't say they aren't warned!
   


On the sidelines, perhaps, but still very happy!

DSC05284.JPG
DSC05284.JPG 2009-08-21

DSC05285.JPG
DSC05285.JPG 2009-08-21

DSC05286.JPG
DSC05286.JPG 2009-08-21

Airport "Taxi" Service


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DSC05294.JPG 2009-08-23

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DSC05296.JPG 2009-08-23

Classic New England
I just love the houses in New England - Old or new - just charming!

Country Store
The friendly porch welcomes you in to sit on big sofas and share a cool drink.

Remember when...
Ron's dad had his hair cut here for 30 years.

Wentworth Institute
Azaleas, rhodies, cherry blossoms, and dogwood decorated the campus.

Leopard Land
Wentworth's mascot is the leopard. Team colors are black and gold.

Class of 1958
Sharing a lot of memories of the "old days."

Honored Today
Bachelor's Degree in Technology

Maggiano's Little Italy
The Boston Pops, and dinner downtown - wonderful evening.

The Brownstones
Gotta' love BOSTON!

Timeless
Some scenes haven't changed much since 1958.

Home-Sweet-Forest
Roughin' it at our campsite

Chef Ron gears up...


With his special brand


Our summer home
Very cool and beautiful

View from our bedroom window - that's nice!.
Now, that's nice!.

Beartree Lake.
Taking a hike around Beartree Lake

A lovely trail...


A suprise!
A Northern water snake.

Mountain Laurel





Very peaceful


OUCH!
Looks like beaver activity!

Busy Beavers
They had taken down about 5 trees


A mess for the rangers to clean up.

Gotcha!
Near the dam, we found one little guy who was very busy.

We are trespassing!
Not shy, he came right up on the bank to forage.

Mr. Beaver enjoying a snack.


Heading home with provisions.








Straight Branch Creek
Hwy. 58

Creeper Trail
Bike trail created from an old railroad bed.

Christmas tree farms
Miles and miles of christmas tree farms dot the landscape in SW Virginia

Grayson Highlands SP, VA


Rail fence
Grayson Highlands State Park, VA

Butterflies and Moths
Beautiful butterflies and moths add beauty andwonder to the mountain scene.







Appalachian Trail
A ridge within sight of the Appalachian Trail

In search of the wild ponies...


Little Pony


Endless grazing out here.


On the Appalachian Trail!


Little foal taking another nap....


Little foal and mom...


Just another tourist@
They are quite bored by two legged creatures....

Many naps are needed!


Mommy Mare
At least one of these mares appeared to be close to delivery....

Jennings Visitor Center
Handmade quilts in Jennings Visitor Center near Marion, VA

Short cut to home
Mama goat and six little goats take to the highway.....

They know their way home!
And home at last - safe and sound.

Our Duty Station
Welcome to Beartree Recreation Area!

Happy Birthday America
Patriotic Pet Parade at Beartree Campground

Best Friends!
Campground pet guests were paraded around the campground

All are Winners!
All the pooches received ribbons for participating.

Good Folks!
This proud pooch showed off his people.

Nosy and her Person
She was the mascot of Chipmunk Circle

Chipmunk Circle....
Take a walk around Chipmunk Circle

Amazing sights
You will see amazing sights at your feet.

An extra-terrestrial?


Forest Candles?
The candles of the forest are aglow.

Tread lightly!
Do no harm. Stay on the trail.


You wouldn't want to step on something so beautiful.

Diminutive
A TINY bloom would be so easy to miss.

Luna Moth
Luna moth - an evening visitor to the gate house.

New Smyrna
Welcome to New Smyrna Dunes County Park

Boardwalk
1.5 Miles of sturdy boardwalk take you through rolling dunes to the beach

What's out here?
The adventure begins, then the scene changes...

Ponce Inlet
The lighthouse can be seen in the distance on the left

Seashore
Pristine beaches where no cars are permitted.

Looking south
Development is encroaching on park.

The dunes are alive!
Shifting sands where many plants, birds and small animals flourish

Cacti!
Surprise - these desert dunes support many types of cacti!

Beautiful sky today
The pelicans are constantly on the move...

Life is GOOD!


Wildlife walk

Tropical forest with canopy of oak, pine, palms and many other varieties of trees and plants.

Turtle Mound
Created thousands of years ago by Timucuan Indians

Oyster beds

Formerly known as Mosquito Lagoon

Eldora Statehouse
Eldora Pioneer House on the Indian River

Remains of Eldora
Est. 1877, the town was abandoned in 1930s

View of sunsets
Peaceful view of the Indian River

Cactus
Snake Cactus wrapped around palm tree

Cape Canaveral National Seashore
No buildings or seawalls disturb this wilderness beach which extends for 24 miles along the coast....

Wild beauty
A sanctuary for turtles and birds and a treasure for future generations!

New Smyrna RV Campground
Our home base at the end of each day.

On the phone again!
Here's a happy camper -- 78 degrees outside!

New Smyrna Tavern
Always a lively spot for tourists and locals alike. Later, would be heavily damaged by Hurricane Charley

Hmmm.....
Surf at your own risk!

Spring break
Spring break = traffic jams!

Got sunscreen?
Have bikini - will sunbathe!

Spring break hangout


Florida Crackers
These dudes are the real thing!

Memory Lane
Sidewalks throughout town honor friends and loved ones...

Cruisin'
Girls just want to have fun!

Shuffling
Yes, it's really shuffleboard! And they're really having fun.

Turkey leg at Heavenly's
Where the elite meet

Heavenly Ice Cream, too
The ice cream IS heavenly here!

Ponce de Leon Lighthouse
Named for Ponce de Leon who claimed this area for Spain in 1513

Florida's tallest lighthouse
Just over 176' high, it has 194 iron steps inside taking visitors to the top.

Harbor
New Smyrna Harbor

Requisite pelicans


Party boat
Just add tonic water and you are set to go!

Sundowners
J&B's Fish Camp - great seafood, too!

Coco-Loco in CocoBay

Relax and enjoy!

Departing from Port Cape Canaveral


Windy up here!


Hope the captain is awake!


Bon Voyage...
And we're OFF!

Things heat up poolside!


Carribean Breeze Band
"Carribean Breeze" band keeps everyone dancing

Mai Tais for everyone!


He's jammin!


Nicest guy on the ship!
He paid the bill!

Nassau Harbor


Nassau's beautiful skyline.


Time for a tour of the Island.
Heading out for a tour of the Island. 2007-10-19

All ashore...
Some head for the shopping district...

Water Tower - Nassau
This 165 foot water tower supplies Nassau's residents with drinking water.

Ft. Fincastle, est. 1793


Straw Markets
Colorful straw markets boost local economy.

Colorful and inviting ..


Entrance to Queens Staircase


65 Handcut Stairs
The 65 stairs were hand cut from limestone and coral

Flamingos - Adastra Gardens


10-Year old birthday boy surrounded by marching flamingos.


Flamingos
Their "knees" are really their ankles! Their knees are up under their bodies.

Very crazy macaw!
Very crazy parrot squaks and shows his stuff!

Local folks enjoying day
Local families were enjoying a birthday party in the gardens.

Beautiful Macaw
The macaws were beautiful!

Saturday night fever!
Back on ship, Saturday night fever!

The rock wall challenge.
A hearty climber on ship's rock wall challenge.

Off to CocoBay
Next day, we leave the mother ship for CocoBay.

CocoBay Island paradise
On CocoBay Island, we found a true tropical paradise!

Happy feet on happy folks (us).


Bye-bye to buy- buy!


Our ships looms ahead


Surprise in our stateroom
In our stateroom, we found James had created a clever work of art!

Serenade for June


A special evening...

Evergreen Aviation Museum
McMinnville, Oregon

Spruce Goose
The incredible dream of Howard Hughes.

Cargo Aircraft Prototype
Built during WWII as personnel and materiel carrier

Eight 3000 HP Engines


Length: 218 feet


Wingspan: 319 feet



The tail stands taller than an eight story building

Maiden Flight Nov. 2, 1947
It flew just once with Howard Hughes at the controls.

His moment of truth!
In a flight of one mile at 80 MPH, Hughes finally proved it would fly!

The Spruce Goose
This flying giant was actually crafted of birch, not spruce!

Hiller UH-12E "Raven"


DC-3


J-3 Piper Cub
Original price: $2,600

Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny"


First Airport Shuttle!


The "Falcon"
Curtiss-Wright A-22 (CW-22) Falcon

Pitts 2-B Special Stuntplane


Curtiss P-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

North American T-28 Trojan


Volunteers!
It takes a lot of maintenance to keep the aircraft in top condition.

Staggerwing Beech
Staggerwing Beech - original cost $19,000 (1939)

de Havilland DH-100
de Havilland DH-100 Vampire

Ford AT-B Trimotor
Ford AT-B Trimotor Tin-Goose

Army OV-1C Grumman
Army OV-1C Grumman Mohawk 1967

Lockheed P-38
Lockheed P-38 Lightning

Douglas C-47


P51 Mustang warms up!