Snow 01/18/12
By Artie Cardona
As of midnight this morning there was no snow on the ground, just wind blowing constantly on my new fence. At around five this morning there was no mistaking that the snow was everywhere. Now, we are experiencing more snow, on top of snow and a chance of an avalanche coming down off of the front door. Click here to see the pictures.
New Tool Chest 01/17/12
By Susie Devries
Guys have tool chests for tools. Us quilting gals have tools too, we need tool chests too. So I took my self out to Harbor Freight and got me one. 11 drawers, locking wheels, locking drawers! Perfect for what I need. Sewing machine can fit in the bottom. The drawers can lock, and that makes me a happy camper. When we have a bbq and little ones, I'm always worried that one will get in the shop and get one of those rotary cutters. Those things are super sharp. Now they have their own top lockable drawer!! I can put every dangerous thing, sewing machine, pins, needles, seam rippers, rotary cutters, all in the chest, lock it and not have any worries. Click here to see the pictures.
Fence & New Truck 01/16/12
By Artie Cardona
Here is the new cedar fence that we just put and the new truck to go and pick up more pickets with. We still need to pick up 200 more pickets to finish the other side. Got the truck just in time for the winter storm that is approaching. Click here to see the pictures.
My Newest Quilting Project 01/15/12
By Susie Devries
Here is my newest quilting project. It's called the Lil Twister Christmas Tree. The top is done, now it has to get a back and quilted. Pretty nifty little tree huh!! My cat, Ralph, was checking it out too!! Possibly wondering where the presents were. Click here to see the pictures.
Some Christmas pics of Autumn 01/03/12
By Susie Devries
Here are a few pictures of Autumn getting her hair curled and her new Christmas dress. Also some pics of Robert and his little girl. Click here to see the pictures.
New Years Day Pictures 01/01/12
By Frank & Carol B.
The heat of Summer has gone, Fall came to cool things down and now Winter is here in Palm Springs. Our Winter is some of the best times of year for us. Everything is so bright and refreshed from the sprinkles we got earlier in the Fall. The flowers are in full bloom and the fruit trees are brimming over with fruit. Most of the fruit has been ripe for a while now so Carol and I eat all we want. Its nice and will stay this way until mid May when Summer comes back.........
It is a bit over 80 degrees today (1/1/2012) with no wind just warm beautiful sunlight streaming down. I have to say I really love this but at the same time both Carol and I miss the snow of Durango, Colo. and our old home there out in the country. I have attached a few pictures that I took a few minutes ago in my back yard.
Best to all of you and the family who may read this letter. Click here to see the pictures.
Bus Decoration Fans 12/25/11
By John Schmit
There were many fans of the bus decorations this year. I'd like to show you just a few. The last lady spent the entire eight hour shift on Christmas Eve with me. She handed out candy canes and put a smile on everyones face. Enjoy! Click here to see the pictures.
Christmas Lights 12/18/11
By John Schmit
It
was time to get out and view the Christmas lights on display. We
started at the Seattle overlook, Kerry Park and then visited Candy Cane
Lane. After touring another neighborhood we ended the night out with a
delicious dinner. Enjoyable, Christmas fun! Click here to see the pictures.
Christmas 12/14/11
By Susie Devries
Christmas came early this year to our household!!
So did our 26th Anniversary!! How does that happen? Very simple, Santa
knew I was a very good girl this year!!! He knows everything you know. Click here to read the whole story.
Renton City Concert Band 12/11/11
By John Schmit
What a fun time we had with Mom at the 2011 Holiday
Concert on Sunday at the Ikea Performing Arts Center in Renton. The
Concert Band performed several classical pieces and got everyone in a
light, positive mood. During the intermission the Flute Quartet
entertained with Christmas music. After the intermission, the band
continues with Christmas favorites and even invited the audience to
sing along. It was quite a festive program. Click here to see the pictures.
Mt. Rainier 12/02/11
By Barbara Lawrence
While Linda and I were out yesterday we could see
Mt. Rainier and it was so awesome. Every time we saw it we exclaimed
over how gorgeous it looked in all its glory. We were down in Federal
Way so Linda pulled into a parking lot and I shot this picture. The
reason I wanted to get Mt. Rainier is because of the dark ominous
clouds above it while below was clear blue sky. Click here to see the picture.
Leaf Sucking 11/20/11
By John Schmit
It was a job that had to be done. Cheryl grabbed my
cell phone and took video as I worked. We sure had a laugh when we saw
it later. Click on the Video Menu and enjoy!
Video Menu 11/19/11
By John Schmit
I have added a Video Menu selection to Our Other
Pages list on the left. Each video will be available in three formats,
Windows Media - a higher resolution for higher data speeds, Flash - a
small version, optimised for mobile devices, and Quick Time for those
with Mac or IPad systems. Take a look and enjoy the videos there now. I
will add more as we go.
Speech Class 11/01/11
By Rick Schmit
I am so glad to have this speech class finished. By
far, it has required more hours of work to complete the class
assignments, than in the first two classes. When all you need to do is
write a paper, you are finished when the paper is done. As you know,
that isn't the way it works for speech class. Click here to read the story and see the pictures.
Bus Halloween Decorations 11/01/11
By John Schmit
Sally Spider and Peter Pumpkin joined me on the new
Rapid Ride Bus this last week. They we entertaining and even startled
a few passengers. Good fun for all! Click here to see the pictures.
Tree & Workers 10/27/11
By Barbara Lawrence
I'm sending three pictures. One is of a tree at the
end of our sidewalk, where we catch the Shuttle Shopper, that has
turned gold. The other two shows how the men are removing the stucco.
This stucco appears to have been put on in sections so one man makes
saw cuts in it and now other men are removing those sections. It looked
like I could see nails on the underside of the stucco section I saw so
I'm not sure what they did originally. It takes two men to pull off
each section of stucco and when they pulled it off, they could barely
lift it. The sections looked to be about 2 ft X 3 ft., or less. I can
tell you one thing - it sounds as if these men are completely removing
the side of the building, it's that noisy. Darlene came down to my
apartment on our way to walk, and I had to keep saying "what?" when she
talked. NO TV until these men quit for the day. Click here to see the pictures.
Volcano News 10/25/11
By Bill & Susie Devries
Bill is in Guatemala. Someone drove a loader into a
767 and punched a 6-8" hole in the side of the plane. Broke a couple
ribs and such also. Extensive repair, much more than just sheet metal.
Bill left on Saturday Oct 22. Click here to read the story and see the pictures.
Building 10/18/11
By Barbara Lawrence
The men started taking down some trees and putting
up the scaffolding today so I took my camera out a little after 3
(after exercises) to take these two pictures. Two of the guys here who
have been talking to the workmen, said that they think I will have mold
behind the stucco because my living room window has been repaired so
many times. Click here to read the story and see the pictures.
Weyerhaeuser Rhody & Bonsai Gardens
10/16/11
By John & Cheryl Schmit
Enjoy these pictures from our recent Sunday outing
to the Weyerhaeuser gardens. While overcast, the gardens are still
awesome to see. The Bonsai plants were fascinating and we even bought
two Rhodys on sale there. Click here to see the pictures.
Efing Weekend & Wonderful Weekend
10/09-10/11
By Cheryl & John Schmit and Barbara Lawrence
Forget the wonderful, even the great, we had a
fabulous weekend. Just a trip over the mountains, an overnight at Artie
& Heidi's and the ride home. But there were too many 'F' words
that described the time we had. Click here to read Cheryl & John's story.
We had a WONDERFUL weekend. John & Cheryl picked me up Sun.
morning to go to Heidi's and Artie's house in Pasco WA. Click here to Barbara's story. Click here to enjoy the video.
Connor's Navy Boot Camp Graduation
10/07/11
By Wendy McLaughlin
Here are pictures from Connor's Navy boot camp
graduation at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Click here to see the picture.
Seahawks Sunday 10/04/11
By Heidi Cardona
Artie and I went up to Renton on Saturday so that
we would spend the night and be up early enough to go the Seahawks
game. We visited with Mom for a long time to the point where we were
still up when Dad got home. We got up about 8 a.m. and had some
breakfast that Mom made. We headed out by 10 a.m. to see if we get
there early enough we can get some autographs. We did get there early
enough to watch them practice but no autographs. We went to the pro
shop and bought some more souvenirs and food before heading to our
seats. It was a great game, lots of hootin' and hollerin' even all the
way down the last 18 seconds. But unfortunately we lost by only 2
points. So it wasn’t a butt whoopin! The score was Atlanta Falcons 30
to Seattle Seahawks 28. Go Seahawks! Click here to see the pictures.
Rocky Mountain Express 10/03/11
By John Schmit
We had another good time at the Pacific Science
Center tonight. Picked up Nana and went down to see an Imax World
Premier showing of Rocky Mountain Express. It's a story about the
transcontinental railroad in Canada. Retracing the original route
aboard the majestic steam engine 2816, we felt like we were on the
train in the age of steam engines. The film put together spectacular
IMAX aerial images, breathtaking vistas of the west, and gave the
energy and rhythms of a live steam locomotive. The movie was filled
with the stunning natural beauty of deep river canyons and high
mountain passes. A must see for train fans! While at PSC waiting for
the show to start, we played on some furniture there. On the way home
we passed the home of the Seahawks and the Seattle train yards. Just a
great night! Click here to see the pictures.
Friday & Saturday 10/02/11
By Barbara Lawrence
Appointments, buses, walking, dinner, and cops! Are
we having fun yet? Read on... Click here to enjoy the story.