Door County Wisconsin

We'll be heading off to Door County soon. Seeing as how I don't fish, I'll be casting my lens out for a good catch.

Christmas in Arizona 2011

   

There's nothing like spending Christmas with family, sharing good times, memories, and last but not least, great food!

 The hostess beams as she prepares a wonderful Christmas dinner.

What Christmas would be complete without the warmth of a roaring fire?

Thomas Mangelsen Video

This one will bring a smile to your face.

Visit Thomas Mangelsen's website at: www.mangelsen.com

A weekend in Galena

Spent the weekend in the rolling hill country of historic Galena, Illinois. A quaint bed and breakfast provided comfortable lodging within walking distance to the many shops, restaurants, and historical attractions Galena has to offer. An enjoyable way to spend a weekend!

The innkeepers of the Avery House, B&B, were delightful hosts who made their guests feel at home. At breakfast, Leslie and Craig would tell humorous stories that set the tone for the day.

No visit to Galena would be complete without a tour of the historic "Grant Home". Below is a short clip of the tour.

Frank

A Vist to Chicago Botanical Gardens

Sunday, a group of us visted the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe, IL. If you're a garden lover, be sure to visit this botanical garden and stroll though its 375 acres of plants, ponds, and shops.

 

While at the gardens, we stopped to watch a chef's cooking show about how to make blueberry scones.

Her two daughters participated in the show and were quite entertaining.

If you listen close, you can hear her daughter ask if she should include the bag in the mix, as her mother

had instructed to add the "whole thing" in the mixing bowl.

 

Naperville Triathlon, August 2011

At the last minute, I decided to grab my camera and go to the triathlon.

The event was for men and women, a swim, bike, and run. It took place along Naperville's riverwalk; the swim at Centennial Beach, the bike and run along and around the riverwalk.  It began at 7:00 AM, with the first leg being the swim. I'd have to bet the water was COLD!

Apple's IPod

Never having used an Apple product of any kind, I finally gave in and bought an IPod Touch. In a word, impressive! I've had it about a week now and haven't put it down since I got it. I can see how people become so attached to their IPhones, IPods, IPads.

Although I have two Android tablets, they just don't seem to measure up to the IPod. Could be there's an IPad in my future!