Thursday, August 21, 2014
The "Gall" of It!
After about two months of trying to find out why I was sick and tired, I finally got sick and tired of it! After 6 different doctors and 4 different tests, I have been diagnosed that it is probably my gallbladder. What it means is a consultation with a surgeon to see if surgery will be performed. So, I will be seeing the 7th doctor and have a 5th procedure to get me better!
Lake Powell 2014 Edition
We left for Lake Powell on Saturday, July 26. We left earlier than normal so that we could meet with Kristi, Mike, Amanda, Jacob, Jordan, and Casmine in Provo Canyon at Scott's cabin. The Wisners had flown out to Provo to be with Jordan and Casmine since Jacob had just returned from his mission in Brazil. It was great seeing the recently returned missionary and his family. In addition, Brad & Lorie and their family, Shauna and Scott and Jessie, Sid & Tracy and their family, and Todd and Chelsey and their family were all there. We had a nice visit.
That evening, we stayed at the Hampton Inn in Orem. It was a very nice hotel. Sid's and Todd's families also stayed there.
The next morning we ate the complimentary breakfast and then headed to Lake Powell. We got there at about 5 pm. We loaded our supplies onto the houseboat, had supper provided by Kaylee and Michael. That night we settled into bed with a storm brewing around us. We could see lightening off in the distance but it passed by us. The wind blew almost all night. When the wind stopped, it sprinkled for a while so it made it a little cool to sleep that night.
Early the next morning we left the marina and found a place up Warm Creek Canyon. With 35 people on board (19 adults, 16 children), it was a little crowded. However, some set up tents on the beach, so everyone had a place to sleep.
Each family was in charge of a breakfast and a dinner. We were teamed with Kaylee and Michael so they did the dinner and we did the breakfast. We had our breakfast on Thursday. We cooked Sausage and Hash Brown Casseroles prior to leaving and warmed them up in the oven on Thursday morning. Everyone seemed to enjoy the breakfast.
One day (I believe it was Tuesday--it is easy to lose track of time while on the boat), we went to Face Canyon and went up one of the side canyons. We went all the way to the end, which was spectacular. We had to get out of the speed boat and walk the last 100 yards or so because the canyon was so narrow. The water was only waste deep, and since it was at the end of the canyon, all the crap that is in the reservoir ends up in the end of the canyon. We had to push away all the dead weeds and wood to make our way up the canyon.
Early Saturday morning we returned to the marina and then loaded up and came home. On our way home, we stopped at Cove Fort. While returning home from the Brower Reunion in Saint Johns, Arizona, we stopped in Cove Fort and found out the Saturday we were coming home from Lake Powell was going to be Cove Fort Historic Days. So, we stopped. There were many different booths set up showing how the pioneers did various things. There was also a stage where entertainment was provided. It was an all-too-brief stop, but we were anxious to get home.
We pulled into Downey just before midnight. It was a great trip, but it was awesome to be able to sleep in our own beds that night!
That evening, we stayed at the Hampton Inn in Orem. It was a very nice hotel. Sid's and Todd's families also stayed there.
The next morning we ate the complimentary breakfast and then headed to Lake Powell. We got there at about 5 pm. We loaded our supplies onto the houseboat, had supper provided by Kaylee and Michael. That night we settled into bed with a storm brewing around us. We could see lightening off in the distance but it passed by us. The wind blew almost all night. When the wind stopped, it sprinkled for a while so it made it a little cool to sleep that night.
Early the next morning we left the marina and found a place up Warm Creek Canyon. With 35 people on board (19 adults, 16 children), it was a little crowded. However, some set up tents on the beach, so everyone had a place to sleep.
Each family was in charge of a breakfast and a dinner. We were teamed with Kaylee and Michael so they did the dinner and we did the breakfast. We had our breakfast on Thursday. We cooked Sausage and Hash Brown Casseroles prior to leaving and warmed them up in the oven on Thursday morning. Everyone seemed to enjoy the breakfast.
One day (I believe it was Tuesday--it is easy to lose track of time while on the boat), we went to Face Canyon and went up one of the side canyons. We went all the way to the end, which was spectacular. We had to get out of the speed boat and walk the last 100 yards or so because the canyon was so narrow. The water was only waste deep, and since it was at the end of the canyon, all the crap that is in the reservoir ends up in the end of the canyon. We had to push away all the dead weeds and wood to make our way up the canyon.
Early Saturday morning we returned to the marina and then loaded up and came home. On our way home, we stopped at Cove Fort. While returning home from the Brower Reunion in Saint Johns, Arizona, we stopped in Cove Fort and found out the Saturday we were coming home from Lake Powell was going to be Cove Fort Historic Days. So, we stopped. There were many different booths set up showing how the pioneers did various things. There was also a stage where entertainment was provided. It was an all-too-brief stop, but we were anxious to get home.
We pulled into Downey just before midnight. It was a great trip, but it was awesome to be able to sleep in our own beds that night!
Catching up with the Hunger Games
Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This happens all too often: an author writes a novel that becomes a best seller. The author writes a sequel knowing that a sequel to the sequel will be written. The first sequel ends in a cliff hanger. That is exactly what happens in the sequel to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Having said that, I found the story engaging and page-turning (or should I CD changing since I listened to it on CD on book) although the plot became somewhat the same to the original plot. All-in-all I would recommend this book.
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Monday, August 4, 2014
The Lions of Lucerne by Brad ThorMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Lions of Lucerne is the first novel by Brad Thor in the Scot Harvath series. The story starts on the slopes of Utah when the President of the United States is kidnapped. Harvath is the only Secret Service agent to survive the attack. Using the skills he learned in the US Navy SEALs, he tracks the kidnappers while avoiding the authorities who think he is involved in the kidnapping. It is a fast-paced, action-packed story. At times, I felt the character has too many roadblocks in his way, but the story kept my attention as it was well written. All through the story, I kept thinking this would make a great movie. Hopefully, it will be made into one someday (without screwing up the storyline!).
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Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty’s Favorite Uncle by Si RobertsonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
About a year ago, I was introduced to Duck Dynasty on A&E Network. I instantly fell in love with the series. It was funny, clever, and every episode provided a great moral value. Knowing my love for the show, Deb brought Uncle Si's book home for me to read. I found the book entertaining, witty, and in the end, a great moral value as I learned about some very private aspects of his life.
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