We stayed longer in Arizona this year because both kids
moved to the Phoenix area!
moved to the Phoenix area!
Joel moved here in November and Stephen & Julia
moved the last week of December.
moved the last week of December.
Thrilled beyond comprehension is how we are
feeling to have
them only about two hours away.
Lots of family time the last six months.
them only about two hours away.
Lots of family time the last six months.
Another thing on our bucket list was accomplished
on my 60th birthday!
on my 60th birthday!
Five zip lines ranging from 400 feet to 1500 feet
in Oracle, Arizona was a blast!
in Oracle, Arizona was a blast!
Julia & Stephen met us in Telluride, Colorado for four days.
Beautiful country!
Free Gondola rides with a fantastic view of Telluride.
We stayed in Cayton Campground just south of Telluride,
right along the river. No cell service, tv, or radio.
The nights were cold at 8,750 ft. elevation.
The nights were cold at 8,750 ft. elevation.
Then on to
a very quick stop in Des Moines for a
50th Wedding Anniversary and a
surprise 70th birthday party.
Since we went to the Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
last year we thought we should stop to see a few of
Iowa’s music attractions.
Iowa’s music attractions.
First, we stopped at the Surf Ballroom & Museum
in Clear Lake, Iowa.
in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Wow!
The history and all the great performers who walked
through those doors was overwhelming!
through those doors was overwhelming!
we even danced on the ballroom floor to music.
Even a connection to the Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame.
The Green Room was amazing!
Because of the rain
we didn’t walk the quarter mile to see
the actual crash site.
the actual crash site.
Their music still lives.
Take the time to go
to the Surf. You won’t be disappointed!
Next stop was the Iowa Rock n’ Roll Music Association
in Arnolds Park.
in Arnolds Park.
Small but we still enjoyed looking up a few famous
Iowa band members that we have enjoyed over the years.
Iowa band members that we have enjoyed over the years.
They also have two theaters with videos about the history of the
Roof Garden and the many ballrooms around Iowa.
Does this bring back any memories? Let us know.
Since we don’t know who views this blog,
We wanted to get some interaction.
We wanted to get some interaction.
This will be difficult!
Can you tell us the name and where these
rock formations are located?
Can you tell us the name and where these
rock formations are located?
You can post a comment on the blog, text or email the answer.
No prizes, just knowing that
you are as crazy as us, is all you receive.
We will reveal the answer in the next blog.
