The Journey to Southern Thailand

The Journey to Southern Thailand

My sister Beth and I started our journey to Thailand on Wednesday morning October 31, 2012. The plan was to meet at the Narita airport Admirals Club, relax for a few hours, take a shower and board another 6 hour flight to Bangkok. Her flight from Chicago was delayed...
USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Crested Butte

USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Crested Butte

The largest Pro Cycling race in the country comes threw Crested Butte today.  It is televised on NBC live.  http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/news/nbc-announces-live-daily-coverage  It will be televised in over 200 countries.  Todays stage goes from Montrose to...
Mountains, Mushrooms and Muddy Dogs

Mountains, Mushrooms and Muddy Dogs

Another epic day in Colorado.  Had lunch up on a trail overlooking a mountain stream.  After lunch Adam headed off on his ATV in search of mushrooms.  So for the next few hours the dogs and I went on a hike up the valley.  There were a few people fishing the stream...
Houses on the Mountains

Houses on the Mountains

In addition to playing volleyball and hiking, I have been doing a little office work and hanging out at the house. I have a great view of Mount Crested Butte and the surrounding countryside. The first few pictures are of two unusual houses built by former Apollo...
There is a new ball on the Beach

There is a new ball on the Beach

I have spent 1 week of my 6 week vacation and have played volleyball sand doubles on 5 of the days.  There is a great court in the city park and I have hooked up with a group of serious beach players.  The players here only use the new Spalding ball. (no more yellow...
Rocky Mountain High

Rocky Mountain High

My summer sabbatical has been great.  I departed Dallas on Wednesday for my drive to Crested Butte, Colorado.  It was a long drive but worth every mile.   I have settled into my http://www.vrbo.com/156157 VRBO and have been a busy boy.  So far I have have played...