Say it ain't so . . . 50????

Yes . . . it is so! I have lived 50 years of my life. On some days, that's hard to believe!
We celebrated at Cisco's with the Adams Family - yes, they sang happy birthday and made me wear that HUGE sombrero! I didn't let them put whip cream on my nose though.
On my birthday, Glenn and I ate breakfast with Michele, Tyler, and Kyle at Eggs 'n Things; then Glenn took me to Las Vegas (aka Lost Wages). I did lose some wages, but we had a good time. We stayed at Ceasars Palace - the room was really nice. But . . . their table minimums are a little too high for me. I had to go to O'Shea's and downtown Freemont Street to the old joints!
We witnessed a funeral procession while in Vegas - it was for the Police Officer that was killed at the Federal Building in Las Vegas the week before. They had the streets blocked off and the procession was just amazing - State Police, City Police, U.S. Marshalls, Sheriff Department . . . it was just amazing the respect that was paid to the individual who passed.
Overall, turning 50 was pretty painless. I want to embrace this whole new age and just have fun with it. I have several personal goals that I'd like to reach this year - wish me good luck!


This is the funeral procession - everyone on the streets stopped their cars and some stood outside with their hands over their hearts. It was very touching.

Riding in So Cal in Winter

The great thing about living in Southern California is that the weather is great 85% of the time - even in the winter months. January 2, 2010 was a perfect day. 75 degrees, sunny, beautiful . . . can't ask for better riding weather. We rode with Jim and Cindy Van Dyke, and Bob Lopez and his girlfriend Sandra. We took the 150 to Ojai to the 33 and ate lunch at the Deer Lodge. After lunch we took the 33 around Lake Casitas to the 101. We stopped at Grants Park in Ventura and took some great photos. Great ride with some good friends.

NEW DAY; NEW YEAR; NEW DECADE

I have high hopes for 2010. I always try to make some new year resolutions, but I never stick with any of them. I'm only making a couple of them this year . . . which I'll keep to myself, just in case . . .
I haven't been keeping up with the blog since middle of last year. Lots of things were going on, but nothing I want to talk about any more. Letting go of the past nastiness and depression and moving forward.
Family is doing good. Glenn worked a lot of overtime at the end of 2009 - he's due for a few days of rest. He's missing being on the motorcycle.
Michele graduated college in December!!! We are so proud of her. She's been stressed out about classes; now she's stressed out about finding a job!
Tyler has been working full time, but has decided to go back to college (we are very proud of him too); he's in Vegas for the new year . . . party boy!
Hope everyone has an amazing 2010 - many happy memories, lots of love and happiness, and always help your fellow man.