A new sign, trying to get to Gardnerville, Rock delivery

About 38 1/2 years ago, when my sister Wendy got married the reception was in
my parents back yard. My daddy, who was good ole Arkansas boy did a toast
and said this to my mom! Surprised the heck out of us, but oh we loved it 💖Every 
time I hear or see this saying I think of them. I had to have this when we 
stopped at Karen's store this week. 💖

Mom and Daddy at Linda's wedding 40 years ago 💖

Wendy's wedding..38 years ago💖

 Not a whole lot going on this week except trying to get ready to take a trip next week. Now it's pushed to a Tuesday leave date. 

Monday we headed for Reno and Cabela's to pick up the new gun. That process only took about 15 minutes and we were out the door. As long as we're in Reno, must swing by Total Wine and pick up our order. Not that we needed it, it's for the trip. Everything went directly into the Mansion. 

Of course a trip to Walmart, then we treated ourselves to linner at Red's 395 Cafe. It's little more expensive than Betsy's but oh so worth it. After that we headed home. 

The cutest place, great service and food!

Tuesday we thought we'd head for the gun range and let Ken shoot his new gun. It's only a mile and half from us or so. There were two people there already so let's head for the BLM which is just down the road. Ken didn't fire too many as he's low on that ammo. Shot enough to know he's happy with this little gun :) 

Our view from where we were shooting 😀

We called in an order for our prescriptions to make sure we don't run out on vacation. Luckily even though some were early, they were able to fill them. So Thursday we decided to take a trip to Gardnerville, via the back way since 208 is closed due to the rock slide in Wilson Canyon. WE thought we knew what road to take, but ended up not where we were supposed to be. :(( It was getting later in the day, so we came home. 

I was able to post on FB and found someone who told me how to get there. We actually  were near the turn off, and missed it.  Monday we'll head to Gardnerville and get our drugs. Hence the Tuesday leave date. 

 Tomorrow we're headed over to Cool, CA to celebrate grandson Mason's 18th birthday. It'll be a one day turnaround as they're expecting snow over the summit on Sunday. We don't mind driving in the snow, it's the idiots who don't know how to drive and end up getting the highway closed! 

Stole these from FB..Seth and Holly went snowboarding
last weekend💙

Looks like a good time was had by all 💙

Ken's a happy homeowner today. He got 24 ton of 3/4 rock delivered. Last time we bought it during the time we were building the outdoor kitchen it was $1100.00 today it was $544.00, more along the lines of what we've paid before. 

Looks like John's got a fire going next door, so over we head for Happy Hour. 🍺🍷🐶 Have a great evening! 

Nevada background check not so easy anymore, Back to Reno on Monday, Aaron and friends, Cold!

Our grandson Aaron with his girlfriend Kenna 💙

Kenna, Aaron, Brandon and Elaine..gorgeous couples aren't they?!

 Friday morning after reading blogs and enjoying our coffee Ken checked his emails and there was one from Cabela's telling him his new gun was in. Want to go to Cabela's today? Sure. 

The high school was holding a dance called Aurora..kids 
didn't want to go but they wanted to get dressed up and
go to a nice dinner 💗

How do they grow up so quickly. This is our youngest grandson
he'll be 18 in March! 💗

Aaron and Brandon. 

We took our time getting ready and headed out around 0930 or so. It's close to 2 hours to get there. 

Headed to the gun counter and talked with Darren. He got the gun out and all was good. Then he said "Hopefully you can pick up your gun later today" What?! When ever we've bought a gun before it's the background check which took about 15 minutes and we were out the door. 

Well, thanks to our ex Governor Sisolak the 35 people who worked backgrounds were cut down to about 20 in 2020. Then they were transferred over to unemployment office to work on unemployment claims that were brought on due to Covid. After awhile he let most of them go and now there's maybe 3 people to do backgrounds daily for all of Nevada! They used to let the stores run 20 names at a time, but now it's only 10. Needless to say the wait time is horrendous! We were told stories of how they'd wait 2 hours or more just to get connected and then hung up on. The process starts over again! Frustrating. Darren did not charge us for the background check because I had retired from the Sheriff's Department, so that was nice! 

I did find a pair of jeans that I bought before we left the store. 

We left Cabela's and headed to Ross so I could look at some clothes. Came out of the store with nothing. Not like i'm hard to please, just wanted some t shirts and jeans..LOL. Simple. Not to be for me though. 

It was nearing 1330 so we drove the 1/2 hour to Betsy's Big Kitchen for linner.  Basically, we were killing time in case they told us we could pick up the gun. By the time we were done, we headed back to Cabela's thinking as it was going to be close to 1600 maybe it'd be ready. Nope. I did buy a 2nd pair of jeans in a different color though. Then we headed home. Around 1650 they called and said we could pick it up. Told them we'd be there Monday.  No way are we going to Cabela's or Reno on a weekend! 😁😂😱

Happy hour at Karen's after coming home. No need for dinner as we were stuffed! 

Saturday morning I spent making some low carb treats to go with our morning coffees. New recipes and they turned out awesome if I do say so myself. 😀

Another cold day as we woke up to 9 degrees with a high of 34. Not sure if it ever got that high or not. John made it home for Saturday evening and Sunday. Spent a couple of hours over there catching up with him.  

At 1300 I got a text showing the fire...haha. Out I went for 
awhile. I know, crazy. It was actually nice in the sun 😁

Sunday morning dawned very cold! Made Ken a toasted tomato and grilled cheese sandwich since it was Champagne Sunday today! 🥂We enjoyed in the house with a nice fire going and watched a movie. A nice slow morning until Ken went to help John with installing some chimney pipe in his new garage area. 

Part of our Christmas gift from Russell and Lori was different coffees from 
Black Rifle Coffee Company. Veteran owned. Coffee is a dark roast, delicious,
robust flavor and not bitter at all! Thank you Russ and Lori 😁

Right now it's 34 with a feels like temp of 25. So where is my hubby? He's in the outdoor kitchen making a fire so we can have Happy Hour out there! 😋

I'll get this posted so I can join him out there! 🍺🍷 Have a great evening!

Watching the icicles grow rather than shrink! LOL.  

A very nice weekend, Ken loves his new barbecue tool, Thank you Jacob and Allissa! Happy Birthdays!

 Wednesday afternoon, just sitting inside the house after a busy morning of cleaning and what not. Sitting in front of the fireplace to get a blog posted. Ken has been outside doing things, he brought the Can AM home from John and Karen's, Nellie came home too this afternoon. Just can't keep that man inside! 😁

Love this view out my kitchen window! 💗

We awoke to sunny, clear skies with chilly temps in the low 20's. Right now at 1517 it's 33 feels like 29, so yeah it's warmed up a lot today LOL, and it's overcast skies. I swear this is the coldest, snowiest winter we've had in the almost 10 years we've been here! Not complaining, but brrrr it's cold. 

Saturday, out of the blue Ken suggested we go to town and visit the Wagon Wheel in town. It's a local bar with food (especially pizza)  that I've never been to in the almost 10 years we've been here. Ken had been a few times when our neighbor Joe lived here. Who am I to argue LOL. Maggie, the owner is a doll! She greeted the both of us with a hug! Yep, I like her! Cute little hole in the wall, quite a menu list and reasonable priced food. Friendly people too. We didn't eat as we'd had a late lunch. Didn't stay long, but I could definitely see going back. In the evening we headed next door to continue Happy Hour 😊🍷🍺

Just a cute little place, 2 pool tables too! 

Sunday morning we had our breakfast and then Ken suggested going for a drive, again who am I to argue?! We headed towards Dayton, NV and the oldest bar there, The Dayton Taphouse. We've been there once before a few years ago. Very friendly owner, lots of beers, wine and food. Again, we didn't eat as we had a late breakfast. We'll be back for that purpose next time. 

Inside the Dayton Taphouse 

Love the rock fireplace..gas operated now. Marilyn Monroe used to 
love it here in the day. 

A few movies were filmed here. This is one of them..

A nice eating area in the rear and inside the bar too. 

The front of the bar

Looking across at the Union Hotel. Supposedly very haunted, 
but it's a residence now. I'd love to stay there if it was still
open! 

After that we headed up to Virginia City which we love, and not too far away from Dayton. We went to a bar that we heard about. The Corner Bar. Very nice, I love all these old buildings! Again, a very nice bartender and certainly can't complain about the quality of the drink! LOL. 

On the road to VC

Inside the Corner Bar

Then to our favorite place, The Shaft. Again, the bartender Doug was very friendly. Snacks on the bar, just very down home!Then it was time to head home! It was a great day, but we're both glad we don't do it very often. This way it's just a nice treat! 

We've been home the rest of the week. Trying to decide when we want to head out for a little vacation. Ken ordered a new gun yesterday online, so we've got to wait for it to come in to Cabela's. He's been wanting this one, but with Covid you couldn't find any anywhere! Hopefully it comes in quickly. 

Happy Birthday to 3 lovely ladies! 💖🎂 Daughter in law Cheryl had a birthday on the 13th and tomorrow is Daughter in law Christina's and my sister Wendy! 

Yesterday afternoon Ken started a fire out in the kitchen. It's been awhile since we've done that.  He planned on barbecuing some hamburgers while I made zucchini fries in the oven. Well, the fireplace does pretty well, but it sure took awhile to heat up our little area. He went and got our larger propane fire pit then we were nice and toasty! 💗 🔥 

We had a nice evening together out there. The burgers were delicious too! 

Ken loves this basket to start the burgers and then takes them out after 
cooking a bit :) 

This is a once piece tool that has everything for barbecuing. Even a wine opener!
Jacob and Allissa gave it to Ken for Christmas and he loves it! Has a brush that
snaps off for easy cleaning. Thank you Jacob and Allissa! 

Comes apart and goes back together easily! It's going in the Mansion for our trip. 

Two fireplaces needed, but oh so toasty! 

Have a great night, it's Happy Hour! Guess we'll see if it's inside or outside. I'm guessing inside as today the cold seems really cold! ⛄🏔

Another week gone by, Rockslide at Wilson Canyon, Snow, wind, rain and cold.

 Well, it's been another week that has flown by! We've been home mostly other than a trip to Raley's in town. I was going to try and get over the hill on Saturday to my niece's baby shower, but the weather took care of that one. 

Daughter in law Christina actually let me "be there". She face timed me on our phones so I did see Tasha open her presents which was very nice. 

Later that night my sister Linda lost their electrical power and at this moment don't have it back yet. Don't quite understand that one, as they are in a suburb of Sacramento. Rural I understand better as to why it wouldn't be back on yet. Sure hope it comes on sooner them.  My sister Wendy heard they had to get rid of ALL their refrigerated/freezer food. 

Bryan and Cheryl are out again since last night in Lincoln. At least they have a generator, as they were used to these outages when they lived in Georgetown. 

Ken's been keeping busy outside in the cold and sometimes wet weather. We had a couple of vents from the stationary RVs blow off, so he was able to make something for them. I ordered what we need yesterday. Firewood is keeping him busy too, as the temps are in the high 30's and low 40's. 

Yesterday he had his yearly Dr appointment with Danny in Wellington about 35 minutes away from here. All's good! On his way home about 1645 he's going through Wilson Canyon and a truck has his flashers on going the other way. Ken slowed down and encountered a huge boulder in his lane. Another one was in the centerline of the road. Hmm..with all the snow and rain it's not surprising. Some of those boulders always look like they could roll anytime!

Another couple of hours and the fire department posted this picture showing a rockslide right where Ken had come through. Hoping no one is in this mess. 

Our beautiful Wilson Canyon looks like this now! 

Our beautiful Wilson Canyon just last week 

This morning a few daylight pictures were posted and then a drone video. OH no..so many cracks up high, I'm thinking this road is going to be closed for quite awhile in order for it to be safe to open up. This is the road we take to Gardnerville, about 50 miles away to visit Walmart. Looks like we'll be going to Carson City about 70 miles away. Haha.. The joys of living rural!

This morning's view from a drone😔

Another drone view...A video that's way too long to post shows all the cracks ready to break and roll down the mountain. 

WE were headed to Carson City and Reno this morning when Ken remembered he needed to call Carson Toyota for an appointment for the truck's servicing. We need that done before we head out anywhere. Well, they can get him in tomorrow, so we stayed home today. Sure is different from when they used to be weeks out. Walmart and Total Wine tomorrow. 😁🍷🍺🍸

I worked on making some low carb goodies, because it was that kind of day. Overcast and cold! Ken changed the oil in my car and other things outside! He's a trooper. 38 feels like 35. 

Because we're a little crazy..we've enjoyed a fire or two
in the outdoor kitchen 🍷🍺 It does get toasty out there!

Got another card from my pen pal, Rylee Mae. Apparently she's taken upon herself to write me with no help from MOM. I love it! 💗She addressed the envelope all by herself too.

She's just too sweet!

                                   A very independent little 7 year old!💗

 I got a card out to her and to Austin and Jen who made the beautiful flag. Should be there soon. 

Wanted to get this done before Happy Hour! Have a great evening! 

Gardnerville, Cold temps, Affordable Propane Excellent Service!

 Tuesday morning we headed towards Gardnerville and a visit to Walmart. Time for some groceries! We have Raley's here in town, but they're so expensive!  

We weren't in a hurry so we could have come home for a very late lunch/linner or we could go to Sharkey's. We opted on Sharkey's. We usually always have good service, but not so much this time. Food was awesome though.  I just think when they're not so busy, the waitress could look at you and ask is everything OK? Not a waitress we've had before. It won't keep us from going back, but we'll probably ask for one of our regulars next time. 

Our beautiful Wilson Canyon..

Yep, we hit fog in a few places!

Headed toward Topaz Ranch Estates..

Our little Yerington 💙

NV Energy hard at work, replacing a fallen pole! 

Early morning picture out the kitchen window!

We got home and got a text from Karen about Happy Hour so we headed over. We spent a couple of hours under their propane heaters before heading home. John had brought home a bottle of Frey's from the local distillery in Fallon. It's oh so good, but I need some seltzer with it. 😊

Wednesday was a stay at home day! 😃 We watched the icicles grow and the cloud cover. A nice relaxing day. I should take down the Christmas stuff in the bunk house, but not ready yet. I made a few different items for Ken's good for you sweets. Enchiladas and cole slaw for dinner. 

Ken had lab work this morning, so he left early and came home for treats and coffee that he needed. Then to his regular dentist appointment. Once he came home I had made low carb meat quesidilas for brunch. Since it was brunch, mimosas were needed (well not needed, but enjoyed). 

Somewhere around 1500 he decided to call Affordable Propane as we're at 25%.  He told the girl on the phone, no hurry but he wanted to call early. Shoot, it wasn't even 10 minutes later and the owner backed into our driveway. I know they were in the area, but that's service! 

So glad we changed companies several years ago. 

We had rain overnight and some this morning, so that's helping with the melting of the snow! Still beautiful though. Looks like there's more coming for the weekend and next week. 

John called today and because of the outages in CA they wanted him to come back to work early, so he's headed to Shingle Springs to pick up his work truck and then to Ukiah. He called later this afternoon to let us know he was over the hill, but it had its moments. These winds and rain are playing heck on CA. Our son and daughter in law in Lincoln, CA lost power last night again. 

I was trying to get over to Sacramento to my niece's baby shower but it doesn't look like the mountains are going to allow it. Luckily I had my gifts sent to my sister's house where it will be held. Hoping to Face time at least so I can see it 😊

Karen just called so we'll head to her house in just a bit. Ken's been outside making kindling for the wood stove, because obviously we need it!

Have a great evening! 🍺🍷

Adam and Erin visit to spend New Years, SNOW! Brother in law Bobby retires!

Adam and Erin, Thanks for spending New Years with us 💗

Saturday, New Years Eve I was texting with grandson Adam asking what they had planned for the evening. Erin was working and he was hoping she'd get off early! He said he didn't know what was planned. 

We had rain all night and in the morning. About 1100 it turned to snow, lots of it! Early afternoon I get a text and he's figuring the best way to come over. I did tell him the weather was bad and we were getting alot of snow so to watch the weather. He was, he said. I got a text about 1500 that they were on their way! He and Erin both kept in contact so we knew they were ok. 

Ken took a few measurements and said average 8 1/2 inches

We headed next door around 1400 or so. Karen's family who live in town were supposed to come out, but with the weather they didn't want to drive. Can't say as I blame them. More food for us LOL. 

We spent the afternoon on their back porch with their propane heaters running watching it snow and turn into a winter wonderland! ❄❅

Somewhere in the early evening we lost power, we heard a loud pop, and it lit up the backyard and then darkness. Luckily with Karen being a candle maker she knew right where to go. Candles lit up all over along with a few flashlights we were fine. Pretty much most of Yerington, Silver Springs and other areas lost power. 

Adam and Erin arrived around 2100 safely. He said there was a few dicey spots but all in all a good drive. We all settled in nice and comfy. 

Nearing midnight we broke out the bottle of prosecco that Erin had brought. Hugs all around and a toast with some very special people. A great way to ring in the new year 💙

We ended up going home nearing 0100. The kids went to bed, Ken and I headed there about 0130. 

Sunday morning we didn't sleep in that late, but was amazed at the snow! More than we've ever had in the almost 10 years we've lived here. It's beautiful but oh so cold. 

Made breakfast with bacon, eggs and waffles. The bacon was KC and Sierra's from the Conder Ranch! Adam and Erin both said it was the best they've ever had! He said that about my waffles too 😋 Maybe he was just hungry LOL.  

After breakfast they headed out to go snowshoeing up in the BLM. Pretty cool pictures, sure doesn't look like Nevada. 

Looks like the top of the world. 

One they were back we pretty much stayed in and watched a couple of dvds (no internet for the television). 

We had power back on yesterday morning. John and Karen along with most of neighbors still don't have power and probably won't until Tuesday evening. Ouch. They've brought in trucks from Vegas to help out. Not sure why we do, but we're grateful. 

This morning we awoke to 13 degree temps and blue sky. Beautiful but with these temps the snow will be around much longer than normal and a possibility of more expected. 

After a repeat breakfast the kids left around 1000. Ken had started a fire in the outdoor kitchen, so I went out there for a bit to enjoy the views and the warmth. We'll be back out there in a bit, before we head to John and Karen's for Happy Hour. 

Brother in law Bobby retired today after 43 years and 7 months at Sutter Health Sacramento. He certainly looks happy! He's only 62 so he's got a lot  of years to enjoy his retirement. Congratulations Bobby! 

Bobby, Dusty and my baby sister, Linda 

Time to head outside, Ken's got a fire going in the kitchen. A little 

Happy Hour here and then to John and Karen's in a bit. Looks like clouds 

are moving in, so we'll see! 😊

Happy New Year to all our friends and family!💙 So blessed to have 

you in our lives! 💙