While in Phoenix AZ

I can't believe it's been a month since adding to this blog. Especially when I used to do it everyday. Hummm. Where does the time go?

Over the weekend I flew to Phoenix AZ for some training as a "leisure travel consultant". It was a dynamic event with lots of energy and wonderful stories of ways people's lives have been changed as they've been able to help others take the dream trips they've only thought about before.

I'd never been to AZ before and so it was an eye opening trip. The terrain is so different from anything here in PA. Here are some photos of where we stayed - the Carefree Resort and Spa, a view from our room and a 180 year old cactus outside the place. Lots of cacti all over. A rally rugged terrian.

The weekend went by very fast but we did get to see some of the area because we stayed 15 miles from the Marriott where the seminars and training were held. Here are some photos of that site...

Life back here in PA is going well. My mom has a new friend who stops by a couple of days a week to visit and she also gets to go to the senior center three days a week via Washington Rides. She seems to be getting more alert and more connected. A gal from the church calls her and has picked her up for worship the last two Sundays which is great.

This weekend our Bogmeisters will have a concession stand (turkey drumsticks) at the Penn's Colony Festival Sept 19-20 and 26-27. I work at the golf course on Sat. and am preaching in Penn Hills on Sunday, so my involvement this weekend will be limited. But it'll be fun.