Trip to Colby Kansas - September 2026

 September 16 through 22 JD went to Colby Kansas.

This was to visit family. revel in some memories.

He also premiered his documentary on the family Homestead in Colby.

 

He created a video for his YouTube channel about his trip as well.

 

 

Trip to Florida 2026

 On August 6 J.D. flew to Florida for Aimee Salvos Graduation. Making her an RN.

Had a great visit, Aimee graduated.

 

On August 9 we all went to see St. Augustine. We enjoyed taking the Old Town Trolley around and learning a lot about the history of the city. I toured the Castillo de San Marcos. I had heard alot about this very old fort, and enjoyed exploring it.

Lastly I got a photo of the St. Augustine Lighthouse that Sue talked about.

 

Fireworks at Lake Pleasant Third of July

 

Phoenix Drone Show June 27, 2026

 Phoenix had a new Drone Show at Deer Valley Park. It was better than last years.

 

Medieval Times, June 20, 2026

 

70th Birthday and Retired

 It has been a busy week or so. Kids took me out for my birthday to some great places. 

Arizona Falls, which I have been wanting to get back to in many years.

 

Butterfly Wonderland. Also a place I wanted to go back to.

 

Museum of Illusions. This a a new one and really fun.

 

Odysea Aquarium. Really enjoyed that as well.

 

On my Birthday I went to Old Spaghetti Factory to meet up with friends and family for lunch.

Then Sierra and I went to the Arizona Science Center and checked out their new Dorrance Done which was incredible.

On Friday June 5 I retired from working as a contractor for Palo Verde. 

 

So here we go with a new chapter in my life. 

March 14, 2026 - Desert Botanical Garden - After Dark and Desert Pulse

 Sierra and I went to the Desert Botanical Garden, one of our favorite places. They had two concurrent programs going on.  Garden after Dark.  Using LED sculptures and advanced landscape lighting the garden was transformed into a wonderland. Also Desert Pulse. Using Lidar for time lapse "photography" capturing what happens in the desert in long time pulses. Amazing.