Here it is Saturday Jan 14 already!  Another week has flown by.  Did lots of routine chores this week:  grocery shopping, laundry, and dog walking; but we also did a bit of exploring off Park.   


On Friday, we ventured out to a County rifle range south of town.  Corky wanted to sight-in his firearms.  He bench-shot the 25-06, first at 25 yards and then at 100 yards.  He had to make a couple tweaks to get it sighted in.  He then set a target out at about 12 yards and we took turns shooting the 45.  He gave me a quick lesson and then I put two clips into the cardboard box target down range!  (Corky's going to be VERY careful how he teases Cathy from now on!) 

On the way back from the shooting range, I had to take a few shots entering the Palm Creek Park.  So pretty.

The extremely well-attended Welcome Back Snowbirds event was hosted by the Park on Saturday.  Just about everybody turned out for the "free" hot dog and ice cream (free??? ha, ha!) and live music.  A fella in line with us opined that there were so many people waiting in line you'd think they were giving out $100 bills!!!!!!

Many of the Park's activities/clubs set up informational tables where we learned about everything from PickleBall to photography to quilting to stage productions and more.  We stopped at the Genealogy Club's table and asked if they used the GLO website.  It was good to hear that they were familiar with it and when Corky mentioned his background they immediately recognized a new resource and asked him to "speak at one of their meetings next year!"   Oh boy, maybe he can log a few volunteer hours for the BLM!!!

The band did a good job with 60's tunes--lots of "Beatle maniacs" in the group!

Club Activities representatives set up info tables

Meet "Stumpy," a desert tortoise who has found a new career in public relations.  Don't know how he lost his front leg ('cause I did not get to read the placard on his back), but he gets along quite well with his prosthesis.

After devouring our ice cream sandwiches, we left the Park and headed for Chandler where Kimm and I had hair appointments.  The drive takes about 45 minutes and traffic along I-10 becomes heavier as we near the Phoenix suburbs (not unlike DC's traffic).  Anyway, there are crazy drivers everywhere and this area is no exception.  I even took a picture of the horses' ass!   

LOL!!!!!!!

While Kimm & I were enjoying some girls' bonding at the salon, Corky & Steve did some guy stuff by assembling a new bike cart so Jenna can easily accompany her family when they take their bikes on lengthy rides.

Princess Jenna posed for a cute photo--she's into tutu's now.  Then she asked to take photos of Gus and us.  She's actually got quite a steady hand and did a fine job with the photos.

Like Father, like Daughter--our family techies!

Corky is blogging almost daily, so I encourage everyone to check out his website too www.sites.google.com/site/ccrodine 

Later.