Still in Pomona!

On Sunday we did go to the movies, saw Star Trek. We both thought it was entertaining. Kind of interesting that they went back to the beginning like they did in Star Wars.

Yesterday we took the truck to the Ford Dealer. They will probably keep for a "couple of days". They have 10 diesel mechanics so it is the largest service dept. we have been to so far. Maybe that will be a good thing! Let's hope!

Did get laundry done yesterday and Max was happy to have us home for a change.

We'll keep you posted and..."Ain't Life Grand"!

Marooned!

Yesterday we were supposed to leave here and start back north with the guys. They will turn in their RV on Sunday. Sadly we have enough truck trouble that we decided we need to stay here and get it fixed (again)! Did NOT want to be towed again! They went to the beach and were then going to head north toward home.

After I phoned 3 Ford dealers (looking for one that could possibly fix the problem once and for all) that were in close proximity, one of the dealers referred me to one that is about 20 miles away but they have 10 diesel mechanics. We went by yesterday and talked to the service manager. He took a look at the history and had some ideas so we have an appointment for Monday! Wish us luck!

It's pretty warm here in Pomona (HOT!) so I think we are going to go see a movie this afternoon. Max will stay in the cool RV so he'll be fine too!

Hope all is well with you our friends, and...

"Ain't Marooned Life Grand"?...Most of the time!

And the trip goes on...

Today we met friends Jeri and Stach (from San Diego) at Downtown Disney! We gabbed, had lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, gabbed some more, did some shopping, gabbed some more and then went to the movies to see "UP" in 3D and gabbed some more! It was a cute movie and a fun time was had by all!

Ted, Susan, Jeri & Stach!

This morning the guys took off for Knott's Berry Farm. As of this posting they are still out having fun!

Yesterday we sadly left the beach and headed inland. We are staying in a campground at the L.A. County Fairgrounds in Pomona. We decided to rent a car for the guys because we were going to meet some friends while fairly close to home. After checking the cars on the internet for which car would hold 6, I called and made a reservation. When Ted and Craig went to pick up the car, it would only hold 5! So they had to go to another place and of course pay more money and get a pick up truck! They have wheels so they are happy!

The guys took off to go shopping (yes ladies, guys that wanted to go shopping)! Had dinner at Medieval Times where you pay a lot of money for food that you eat with your hands while watching knights on horses swordfight! It's actually very impressive.

Ted and I met up with a former co-worker of mine (Donna) and her husband (Virgil) that I worked with in the 70's! They live in Fullerton so we went by and visited and went out to dinner, a very enjoyable evening. When we get together, it's like no time has passed since we saw them last!

Ted, Donna & Virgil!

Donna, Virgil & Susan!

One last note for this posting, our darn truck is really getting bad again. Tomorrow we are leaving here to head back north. Looks like we are going to have some down time with the truck in the shop again...wish us luck!

Great friends, good food & Disneyland..."Ain't life grand"!

Our Day in Malibu!

This morning we left Santa Clarita and headed to Malibu. Our campground is on Pacific Coast Highway on top of the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It has turned out to be a sunny beautiful day. The guys left at 4:15 this morning (on very little sleep) for the Price is Right! They made it to the audience but never got picked as a contestant. They all had bright red shirts that said "WILL WRESTLE FOR DREW"! (They were all on the wrestling team at the high school).

Ted and I got up much later and got to the campground in time to go to Dukes for lunch. It is right on the ocean. Food was great and the view terrific! The guys pulled in around 3pm and took off to the beach to go swimming. Said water was great but warmed up in the hot tub before showering and taking off for dinner! Stephan said he and his friends are really having a great time!

The only problems on the "grad trip" so far: Our truck is bellowing black smoke again when towing the RV and Craig's had a couple of problems with the rental RV. But we keep on going so far...

Sun and surf on Malibu beach..."ain't life grand"!

Meeting up with the grads!

Yesterday we met up with the grads at the Tachi Casino in Le Moore California. I know, where the heck is Le Moore you ask? It is south of Fresno between Hwy's 99 and 5, farm land area. Out in the middle of nowhere is a hotel and casino! The guys were all playing black jack and having a good time. We left a deposit at the casino and headed south for Santa Clarita (home of Magic Mountain) for the campground. They met up with some friends in Bakersfield and finally got to the campground around 12:30 a.m. Oh to be young again, NOT!

This morning they took off for Magic Mountain for the day. Ma & Pa are just staying home to do laundry, besides we loaned them our truck so they didn't have to take their RV!


They seem to be having fun..."ain't life grand"!

Happy Father's Day to all you fathers!

Yesterday was a stay around campground day, just enjoying the river and alllllll the people coming out for Father's Day Weekend. The river was lively with people.

Today we headed south again and are at a campground in Coalinga, about a 200 mile trek. We are about 35 miles from where we will meet the college kids tomorrow. Craig will pick up a 31' motor home and 5 college students and meet us at the Tachi Casino. After a bit of gambling the two RV's will head south to Santa Clarita. On Tuesday they will spend the day at Magic Mountain! Ted and I are thinking about going to Magic Mountain but poor Ted will have to go on the loop de loop and speedy roller coasters by himself (unless one of the kid's take pity on him) because I'm not getting on the scary rides!

We'll keep you posted on traveling with the graduates and "ain't life grand"!

Wine Tasting!

Today we decided to look for the County Fair again and this time we found it! It looked pretty small and it was pretty hot so decided to go:

Yep we decided to go wine tasting. We went to Terre Rouge/Easton and tasted some wine. We brought home a Barbera, a Zin, a late harvest Zin and a Syrah. In 1999 when we were wine tasting with a group, we had one of their Syrah's and really liked it. We think it was a 96 or older (we can't remember yesterday why do we think we can remember what year the wine was)! We really enjoyed it so we bought a 2005 Syrah which wasn't available for tasting but thought we'd take a chance and try it.

Then we went down the road to another winery called Toscano's where we had a bistro lunch of tri-tip steak sandwiches (very yummy). Didn't try any wine but looked around a bit and enjoyed our lunch.

We took a nice drive through Amador county. The countryside is full of rolling hills, pine trees and grape vines. We passed at least 20 wineries. We're thinking we'll come back with friends Jim & Della some time and do some serious wine tasting!

Wine tasting in the countryside..."ain't life grand"!