Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Plane Pics

July 19, 2009
The first morning we were there, we picked up Nate and went for a great ride in his plane. Nate use to fly for "Canyonlands Tours", so we got the full sport package and lots of info. I wish I could remember the names of everything I saw, but I do know it was all so very beautiful!! For my first time in Moab, what a great way to start out the trip.



Early morning Moab Airport. Tired Matt! Nate is doing the plane checks. It takes a lot longer then you would think. I certainly appreciate his thoroughness!!


Daniel went with us and Sami stayed at the hotel and slept in. She needs her beauty rest. Nate only has enough headphones for three. Matt had to go without the delightful commentary.



I called "shotgun". He he.

I actually did very well on this flight. I didn't get sick at all. Daniel didn't get sick either. He actually loves it, which is surprising. He didn't even like being thrown in the air as a young kid.

I guess maybe it was too early for Daniel. The other pic is the barf bags. Collected throughout the world airways!

Nate showing Matt something and my self portrait. I feel so pilot-esque!

Our pilot. I didn't get his face, he was paying attention to flying, silly pilot.
















I love this arch! We flew all the way around it.





Flying around and going over Moab city.




Can you believe how lucky?? I was in awe as we took in the sites and enjoyed the plane ride. Big thanks to Nate for showing us around and taking us up in his plane!

Vacation Vacation Vacation!

Well, We are back from the annual Flaming Gorge trip!
It was great fun. A small crowd, but a fun one! This year Sherrie and Art joined us with Sherries daughter Amber. I have known Sherrie for about 10-11 years but hadn't seen her in about 8, it was great to see her and Amber and get to know Art. Good times! Austin also joined us this trip for the first time.
Camping really is a blast and I like to consider that I am still camping even though I am staying in a motor home. We don't use the shower or the stove! I did use the microwave once, but the A/C was NEVER turned on. At least not this trip.

Where are all the pics? You ask.

I am still working on the Moab pics. I am on the homestretch for those. A beautiful place like Moab with as much stuff as we did equals over 300 pictures. I have it down to about 200 pictures and that's as few as it will get. Now I am making some collages and sorting the pics and will start posting a few at a time, probably tonight. Flaming Gorge pics will come after that. It overwhelming sometimes! I wish that the Picasa upload for BLOG worked better. My life would be easier!

Blog on!........