still here!

lots of changes, activities and yes we still need a vacation!

phoenix, az was a nice trip, weather wonderful, ocotillo and lots of wildflowers still in bloom. we've decided that the next time we decide to drive somewhere it will be for ourselves tho. yes folks, i've decided that someone else can do the driving most of the time.

vacation got all turned around as usual but we are booked on royal caribbean's 'mariner of the seas', leaving
may 31 for cabo san lucas, mazatlan and puerto vallarta! we've never been on a cruise but we are very excited. 7 day cruise, 3 ports and 3 days cruising. we have a balcony stateroom, unobstructed view. we thot about taking fishing gear but afraid the captain wouldn't go into idle for us if we hooked on to something. seems a waste of a balcony! we are doing a shore excursion in mazatlan up into the hills to concordia and another town. we will be gone all day. trying to figure whether or not to take the laptop. probably will post after we get home, we need relaxation. we are taking 2 books each and hopefully will finish both.

it was way too hot here in long beach yesterday, it hit 100. today is 77 and much nicer. sure hope the hot day wasn't an omen!

love to all