Monday, July 31, 2006

All Aboard!



Last weekend we escaped the Fresno heat! We traveled north to see parents in Santa Rosa. This trip was much different from all the other, we took the Train! I was a little nervous at first because we were going to be on the train for a little over 3 hours and then a bus! Never did I think I would travel willingly by bus! To my surprise, it was awsome! We played cribbage, talked, walked around a little, had a snack in the dinning car, and just really enjoyed our time together. Now, we had other motives in taking this trip. We are going to travel to Santa Fe in November over Thanksgiving. So, the train trip is 14 hours from Barstow! I wasn't sure if I'd be up for it, but now I think it will be ok. So, we're helping the enviornment and saving money! (Did I mention the train is cheap! It would have cost us the same amount in Gas to drive to Santa Rosa.) So, if you're looking for a new way to travel, I highly suggest looking into the train.

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Finances or Enviornment?


So now we've been laughed at and called crazy, but we think we're being wise. It seems as though Clay and I have become much more concerned about our enviornment and the world in which we hope to raise children in. It started with some documentaries on Dateline, or 20/20 and it soon escalated to us going to the movies to see An Inconvenient Truth. So first, let me remind everyone that I really don't enjoy going to the movies. Usually it's cold, uncomfortable, and there's someone just being really annoying. So, I opt to wait until we can order it from Netflix. This movie was great! I could have done with out some of the political babble Gore shared, but for the most part I felt it was very educational! I do beleive that it should be shared with everyone. The real question is, what will the people actually do with it? Let's be honest, it's real easy to recycle...do you do it? This brings me to us being "crazy" part. We want to buy a scooter! Not a little rinky dink one, but one that actually has some get up and go. Why? First of all, we want to help the enviornment. That doesn't mean I'm giving up my SUV but we will share it! We'll use the scooter for getting to point A to point B. I took one for a ride today and it was lots of fun! Now, for those of you who know my husband....we are also doing this for financial reasons. They are cheap! They get anywhere from 80-100 miles to the gallon, and Clay figured out after 20 years the money saved will pay for our kids college. Don't worry! That is not how we are funding our children's college accounts, but he seemed to think that was cool! So, I'll let you know how the scooter shopping is going. In the mean time...visit An Inconvenient Truth. It doesn't hurt to see what little changes will make a world of difference.

Sunday, July 09, 2006

"Just Borrowed"

We had a great time in Havasu. We decided to name the boat "Just Borrowed." When I say "we" I mean my father-in-law and I. Basically...they are just borrowing the boat from Clay and I! (I can pretend anyways!) I loved being back on the water! It was also really nice spending time with everyone! Austin (our 13 year old nephew) hung out with Janelle most of the time. Hannah (our 3 year old neice) was just a cuddle bug! It's a shame we don't live closer.