Friday, October 26, 2007

Busy October


Yes it's been awhile since I last posted! Partially just lazy and partially because we haven't been around. Every weekend this month has had something going on, so at least with this post you will see a lot of pictures and not much babbling!

First off we headed to Vegas for my brother's wedding. We had a really good time and the wedding was awesome. What can you say about Las Vegas except that it is quite unbelievable. Big, bright and it never stops. I would tell you about it, but, well you know the phrase!!!!!!!!!







Next stop on the October tour was the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Ok, so we didn't have to drive anywhere, but it still required dealing with a ton of people. If you have never been, starting making your hotel reservations for next year. It is really neat to see.




Another weekend means another function. Ashleah and I drove to Amarillo to celebrate my brother-in-laws 40th Birthday. He was quite surprised! The bonus was that my nephew was playing a baseball game so we got to check that out too.

SURPRISE!!!!!!!


SOMEONE CALL THE FIRE DEPT!!!


FUTURE MAJOR LEAGUER???



Now what you ask? On the road again this evening for a drive up to Denver! Hmm! What's going on in Denver. Oh not much, just something they call the WORLD SERIES!! 8 years of season tickets and now the payoff. We have tickets for Game 3 and Game 5. My brother and parents are going to Game 4. I am so pumped! Ok I know they are down 2 games to 0, but Coors Field Magic is going to help them even the series. We will be sitting in right field just above the scoreboard!


GO ROCKIES!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah I guess since we are there we should probably do some wedding planning.

Keep on truckin . . . . .

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Headwaters of Canones Creek



Wednesday's adventure took me to the upper reaches of Canones Creek. Where is Canones Creek? It is just soutwest of Abiququ Reservoir. US Forest Service, Trout Unlimited and NMDGF took off on this hike and leading the pack was my dog Sira!


It had been awhile since she had been on the trails but she was definitely up for the task. Our hike in was 3.3 miles, but I bet Sira did about 7 as she ran from front to back and sprinted across the valley. Damn I wish I had her energy!
This is such a cool drainage but the hike is rough. 3.3 miles each way and the last mile is straight up (about 1500 ft of climbing). Probably not so bad with a small pack. Unfortunately, we carry about 50 lbs each (gear), just to make it interesting.

Here's a few more pics






We are off to Las Vegas tomorrow for my brother's wedding. Stopping off at Hoover Dam to see the wall of concrete and maybe pick up some Dam Bait!
Hoover Dam Guide: I am your dam guide, Arnie, please don't wander off the dam tour and please take all the dam pictures you want. Now are there any dam questions?
Cousin Eddie: Yeah, where can I get some damn bait?
It has been 11 years since I have been to Sin City. I am expecting to be shocked! Wedding will be awesome--love, family, friends.

You know what else is cool. I get to stop by In-N-Out Burger and Chipotle! I think I burned enough calories this week to warrant a double/double and a big ass burrito! Hmm. Don't forget. Guacamole es exxxtra! Maybe I will stop by a couple of times!

Finally, look at this treasure