Cabo pics 2014

The Cabo trip was great

 

As soon as we checked into the hotel, we walked to the nearest beach to get a beer.

 

We walked over to the marina.

 

Dinner the first night at "The Office"

 

2nd day Charlie went deep sea fishing.  I slept in and walked to the marina for breakfast.

 

 

Charlie caught a big skipjack tuna and the chef at our hotel prepared it for dinner.

                                               Charlie got a little sun on his fishing trip.

 

Sashimi tuna caught the same day!

Blackened tuna

 

We went out for whale watching.  I think this was lovers beach.

 

 

The Arch

 

An artsy pose by a seal.

Green sea turtle

Hump back whales

 

Whale foot prints

                                                                      Grey whales

 

The marine biologist that was with us said the grey whales just showed up the day before and she was so excited to finally see them.  She said they were more playful than the hump backs but didn't show their tail flukes as much.

Grey whale tail fluke!

 

Back to the marina, one of the pharmacia shops.

 

I wanted a little bite of lunch and at Senior Sams, it always turns into a party.

 

We walked into town to find some geocaches.  Geocaching takes you to the nicest places sometimes.

 

We found the cache and stopped for a margarita (or two) at the most beautiful bar.

 

 

 

Geocache across from the Mexican Navy outpost.

 

This is NOT the Mexican navy, but some pretty row boats.

 

 

The grey buildings were condos that started being built about 20 years ago, the market crash caused them to be abandoned and they sit empty

 

Our hotel was fabulous!  It was bigger than several of the apartments I have lived in.  Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two decks and it's own private entrance with patio.

Master bedroom

 

Living room and dining room

Kitchen

 

2nd bedroom

Front courtyard

Master balcony

Back balcony

 

 

Pirate ship!

Parasailing

 

Yahooooooo!

 

We got dropped off on the beach and were immediately offered 2 for 1 drinks at the Mango Deck.  That was the innocent start of the wildest afternoon!

And then there were shots and margaritas!

Charlie entered a beer drinking contest.

 

I entered a shake your booty contest.

 

The crowd voted for me but the winner was the judge's girlfriend!  I didn't care because I was about 5 sheets to the wind!

 

I needed a lot of help walking home (I hear) and woke up several hours later ready to go again.

 

Checking out the Harley Davidson Biker Bar.

 

Good times!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applegate Lake

Such a beautiful day today.  Clear skies and it warmed up pretty fast.  We took a ride around lunch time and went up to Applegate Lake.  I have been hearing how low the lake was, but it was still shocking to see it for myself.

The boat ramp doesn't reach the water anymore.

 

On the way back we stopped at McKee Bridge and had lunch.

Beemer's a no-go

My husband called me early this afternoon to announce the weather:  the skies were clear and the temperature was rising.  Could I get off early and go for a bike ride with him?  I told him I would have to see! 

I ended up getting off at 3:30 and rushed home.  I called him and told him to hurry home before it got too cold.  It was 50 by our backyard thermometer and I was ready!

I was sitting in the driveway when he pulled up.  He ran in and got his jacket on then rode his bike up from the back garage and stalled it in the driveway.  He tried to start it again and it was DEAD!  He hasn't ridden in awhile and didn't have it plugged in so his battery was dead.  It was weird that he was able to ride it 30 feet before it died.

He said (insert very sad voice) "Go ahead without me..."  I felt bad but I was dressed, so I went for a short ride.

I took a picture of Charlie's dead bike when I got home and tinted it blue because he sounded so sad!

Odd - Cities Motorcycle Rally 2014

This is a motorcycle riding/photo type contest.  Entrants may be riders or passengers on a motorcycle of any brand.

The first 26 points are nearly free - A-Z city names - get all 26 letters of the alphabet in the first letter name of a city.

A - Abilene
B - Baltimore
C - Crescent City, etc.

You get one point per city for each letter of the alphabet  - up to 26 total.

Here is the odd part:

While you are out there getting the A-Z cities, look for the names of cities that don’t belong, or may belong somewhere else.  We all know that there is a Phoenix, Arizona but there is also a Phoenix, Oregon! 

How about Philadelphia in Mississippi instead of Pennsylvania?  Dallas, Washington instead of Dallas, Texas?

You get one point per city and you can get points for the same city name in multiple states.  The name of the ODD CITY should be easily recognizable.

Send a picture of your motorcycle and your number with proof of your presence in the city. 

Proof can be any sign such as “Welcome to Portland, Maine” or “Entering Dallas, population 2108” “Phoenix Library” or some other sign with the name on it.   You get one point per odd city. 

To sign up: send your name or nickname and e-mail to sandiroush@live.com   I will send you a rally number to write on any surface.  The number must be in the photo along with your bike (or portion of your bike).

Send your picture via e-mail to sandiroush@live.com    The heading should read: Oddcity 2014. Please add a note to let me know the city and state along with the reference state.

Ex:  Phoenix, Oregon (Arizona) 

If there is any question - I have the final decision (after all, it is my contest!!)

Get signed up and get out there.  The contest runs from May 1 to August 31, 2014.

Prizes?  Yep!! A trophy and a t-shirt at least!

Rules:

1.        You have to sign up and get a number

2.       The number must be in each photo with the sign and a portion of your motorcycle that you rode to the city. 

3.       Pictures must be taken between May 1 to August  31, 2014.

4.       Pictures must be submitted to sandiroush@live.com

5.       Photos will be accepted until 48 hour after closure of the contest.

6.       Heading of e-mail should be: Oddcity 2014

7.       Please Include the name of the(odd) city and state (include the reference state).