We once had a vacation in Phoenix and this is what we did.

Mondays adventures in Scottsdale were as follows. A lengthy time committment to Mr Pool (where Sun burn was the goal and almost achieved). A visit to a Western town (where a very western store sold Moccasins from Minnetonka, which we all know is a very western town in Minnesota(Not) ). Highlight of the day was getting together with Old friends Merlin and Brenda Hector (actually just Merlins is Old, but I didn't want to make him feel bad). It was great reconnecting after almost 30 years and hope we can do it again, hopefully sooner than 30 more years. It was cool to rehash some rowdy days of days gone by(when I was skinny and had a Afro). Thanks again Brenda and Merlin.

Tuesday, Peg and I ventured up to the Grand Canyon, where I made the following observations. 1. It is a Stinking long drive from Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon. 2. Someone at the main office did not get my request/demand for 90 degrees and instead it was 68 degrees. 3. The Grand Canyon is kind of like a United Nations of Canyons, with every nationality represented and every language being spoken(it was kind of cool except I couldn't understand them). 4. The Grand Canyon's name should be changed to either Super Duper Canyon or Stupendious Canyon. Grand just doesn't give it enough credit. 5. I was shocked that at several different locations through out the canyon the architect of the canyon left his signature. Some architect with the intials G.O.D.

Wednesday's vacation adventures. 1. Listened carefully to a sales presentation on why we should buy a time share resort. There was however no miracle explanation on how we would pay for it and still pay our regular bills (We passed on that opportunity). 2. Spent quality time at pool (and yes my stomach now has this hot red glow all over it, mission accomplished). 3. Met with Old friends Geri and Jerry McGraw at Joe's Farm(was on Diners Drive ins and dugouts) for supper and then went to Coldstone( where Peg experienced a ice cream high). We had great visit with them. This vacation has really been a blessing and Peg and I are very grateful for this time down here in Mpls/St. Paul Southwest(Phoenix).

Thursday's vacation theme for the day. "Hanging". 1. Hang around the pool in the morning and work at mildly burning my back. 2.Hang up swimsuit to dry. 3. Hangout with Dave and Elaine Baudoin and enjoy the pleasure of their company. 4. Hang on to our waistline as we eat out with Peg's Uncle Irvin and his wife Naomi. 5. Hang with my foxy wife of 30 years. Don't know if Friday will have theme but I know it will have warm weather.

Friday, the last day of our vacation here in beautiful Phoenix. First of let me thank Mr. Sun for a job well done, I feel like a little piece of him is going home with me. 1. We enjoyed some morning pool/sun time(and my back now glows just like my front. 2. Made a homemade lunch in room. 3. Went to Old Scotsdale town and bought sovenirs for the kids(don't tell them cause it's a surprise). 4.Went to Sweet Tomatoe's for supper(sorry Paul we almost ate the place you recommended but Peg and I wanted to revisit Sweet Tomatoe) it was very good. 5. Peg read her Nook by the pool and I am going to take a shower cause I stink. It has been a great vacation but all good things must come to an end. Gotta say the best part of this vacation has been reconnecting with old friends, relatives and the local Police(just kidding about the local police). In the words of Red Skeleton "Good night and may God bless".

Well we back in MN and vacation is over. We had a Supercalifragicexbyaledosis time. Now it's back to real life. Looking for forward to our own bed, I will never bad mouth it again. I didn't leave my heart in Arizona but I did leave a substantial amount of money there, for Arizona to remember us by. I will always remember fondly the lakes made of sand. Wondering if Minnesota should contact Arizona to do some trading. Water for some Cactus and a mountain.