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Amazing Arizona
Off to Goodyear, Arizona to visit with our dear friends, Vern and Connie. We left the below freezing weather in Virginia for the warmer climate in Arizona.
We started our AZ adventure by playing golf at Falcon Dunes, the golf course located at Luke Air Force Base. By the way, I made a birdie.
Select your golf clubs
Val, DeeDee and Connie
Vern, Dave and Dana
Just to have time to spend with good friends is a blessing. To have a wonderful home cooked meal in their beautiful home was one of our fondest memories.
Debbie joined us for a visit
The Clark's hosted a golf tournament at Wigwam golf resort for many of their friends and neighbors. Dave and I were glad we were among the invited.
One of the most majestic of all places to visit is Sedona, Arizona. I wish I had the ability to put on paper the feeling you get when you first see the towering mountains and rock formations of the red rocks. The sight is both breathtaking and overwhelming. I think God especially enjoyed creating this area.
We went on the ultimate 4x4 experience. The Pink Jeep tour we went on was the Broken Arrow. We went on a 45 degree angle up and down mountain terrain, over boulders, rode on sharp narrow dirt and stone roads. We also got out of the jeep, tried to regain the use of our wobbly legs and walked on rock formations.
Our Pink Jeep tour guide, Dan, was extremely informative about the formation of rock and the passion everyone in the area shares for the preservation of the natural life in Sedona. He shared interesting tales of living in the area and even told us about the javelina or peccary or skunk pig. If you want to read more about the javelina, there is a child's book, Don't call me a Pig, A Javelina Story by Conrad J. Storad.
Our dining experience in Sedona was truly wonderful and I highly recommend L'auberge de Sedona Restaurant. The restaurant is nestled between the side of a mountain and a swift flowing mountain stream. The food was beyond expectation as was the accommodating wait staff.
A special treat was a short visit with Vern and Connie's sons, daughters-in-loves, and two of their four grandchildren.
Madison
Vern and Bradley
Our thoughts of a bad economy dissipated when we went to the 40th Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Az. We witnessed a car that went to a "lucky" bidder for a mere $400,000.00.
Dave, Jeff, Chris and Connie
Vern is standing by an ambulance that is reported to have transported President John F. Kennedy after he was assassinated. The ambulance met Air Force One at Andrews Air Force base to Bethesda and later to the White House.
Meet Sophie, a rescue dog. Dana and Cindy are Vern and Connie's neighbors in AZ. This was the first walk Sophie had with her new owner. Sophie had spent her entire 2 1/2 year long life on a chain. Her owner had brought her to the animal shelter to have her euthanized because he had too many dogs. Sophie lets you know she really loves people, in spite of her previous life. Everyone knows Sophie will now be living the life she deserves because of Dana and Cindy.
We hope you get a chance to build some great memories in Arizona just as we did!
Copyright © 2008-2015 DeeDee MacDonald
Reader Comments...
| 2011-02-12 08:24:07 "Really enjoyed reading you article about AZ, Dee Dee. Soooo enjoyed meeting you and Dave and, of course, getting to spend the day golfing with you. Keep up the good work, friend. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!!" - Valora |
| 2011-02-08 11:11:27 "Hi DeeDee, We enjoyed visiting with you so much and we are looking forward to your return. The pictures are great! So do you do this for a living? It looks very professional. Take care," - Phyllis |
| 2011-02-07 18:03:32 "Dee Dee, thank you for sharing and becoming part of our lives." - Gary |
| 2011-02-07 12:17:43 "Hey DeeDee - what a wonderful web-site! Your photos are great and your commentary very appropo. It was so nice meeting you and Dave. As you know we share your love of Vern, Connie and our fellow Unit 33 neighbors. Hope to see you again. You may not remember my name, ut I'm the little Italian girl. For some reason, folks seem to remember that...not sure why, however!!! " - Carol |
| 2011-02-07 11:55:47 "Hello DeeDee and Dave . Enjoyed your company as usual and had a great time at the golf outing and dinner . The pictures were great . As Honorary Members of Unit 33 you are welcomed anytime . Hope your weather gets warmer soon ." - Frank / Pam |
| 2011-02-07 11:34:55 "Hi DeeDee, I had a great time playing golf with you and so glad to meet you. Hope you come see all of us in Unit 33 very soon. Got to go now.....tee time is in one hour!" - Linda |
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