PANGUITCH 2010 BALLOON/MOTORCYCLE RALLY

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You would think that after being here 3 summers that the Balloon Rally would get boring-no way! This year was the best. One morning when the balloons went up, they flew over our KOA campground, and one even landed behind the tent area. Everyone is always so excited and it's a very fun time. On Saturday night, the balloon glow was packed with people. The balloons didn't stay up long because the wind started coming up, but it was still fun to walk around and watch them get blown up and then taken down.

BOB GOES UP IN A BALLOON

Bob, the owner of our KOA, got to ride in a balloon at the rally. The KOA has been sponsoring this event for years and so this ride was overdue. The picture of the KOA campground shows our 5th wheel. We are the big white one closest to the house.

The Rest of the Burr Trail

This is our 3rd summer here in Utah, and just when I think we've seen everything, we find more incredible scenery. Along with all the other amazing natural geological wonders, this is a must see for any sight-seer here. There was 43 miles of dirt road so we brought the car this go around, and it took along time because of spots of washboard, but it was worth it.
I'm hibernating today because we have had very high winds and it's my day off so I don't have to go out in it. I'm reading a good book and of course there's always the computer! I'm sure there are going to be more great pics on the horizon. Bye for now, Love, Vicki & Ed

ADD ON PICTURES FROM BURR TRAIL. UTAH

Scenic Hwy 12-the Burr Trail in Utah

This time around, Ed road the motorcycle up from SunCity West, Az so we went for a ride with the other workkampers that are here in Panguitch with us. They are from Florida and have a awesome Honda Goldwing and a $250,000 class A motorhome. They're really nice and work hard like us, so it's a pleasure to know them.

Well, we went for a ride today. We took Scenic Route 12 up to Boulder and then on the Burr Trail, which is a scenic byway. It only goes back for about 20 miles then it turns into a dirt road which is where we turned around. The scenery is incredible. There are shear red cliffs that you drive through for quite awhile and we took a bunch of pictures. The temperature was in the high 80's and we had a wonderful time. We had a picnic lunch at Calf Creek state park which is a treed area with a sparkling creek running through it. A few years ago we camped here and there is a good trail to go on that goes to a water fall.

Tomorrow Ed goes back to Arizona for 4 days and then he'll bring the car back with groceries. So far, this commuting is working out real good. At least, I'm not down in Phoenix where it's been around 110 degrees! That's all for now. Take care and I'll blog again soon. Love, Vicki and Ed

Another Summer in Panguitch

The weatherman didn't get the message that it's summertime in Panguitch, Utah. I've been here for almost 4 weeks now and only got to wear shorts once, and that was when we were going to Cedar City. Every night has been close to freezing or below and we have had some days when the wind has been incredible. Yesterday the wind gusts got above 50 miles an hour. One of our guests that came in yesterday had his awning ripped off his trailer on the drive up. It's Saturday morning now though, and it looks to be a beautiful weekend. It's clear and calm. The past few years up here on Memorial Day have been rainy or snowy and cold, so this will be a great change. I'm planning a walk into town today since I don't work until 3pm. So that's it for now. I'll blog soon, Love, Vicki

MELANIE AT WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO

We got lucky last week and had Ed's daughter, Melanie, for a few days. She and her Mom flew down from Anchorage for a girl's retreat at Sedona along with an Aunt and great Aunt. We hadn't seen Melanie since we retired 3 years ago. I still can't believe it's been that long because time does go by so fast. Well, anyway, we went for rides in the golf car and worked on puzzles and ate alot of good food. It worked out so well that I think we'll be able to have her come down in the future.

On the home front, tomorrow, we are leaving for Utah. I'll be staying there and working at the KOA campground that we stayed at for 2 summers. Ed will be coming up every couple of weeks and helping out too. We have the motorcycle there and there will be some fun rides coming up. We love the beauty of southern Utah and are looking forward to seeing it again. I'll be coming back in October so will miss all the hot weather here-yea!!!

Well, that's it for now. Be expecting some beautiful scenic pictures because I know me and I love taking them. I still think about everyone in Alaska and in case someone reads this, I'm covered.
Bye for now, Love, Vicki & Ed