Tag Archives: Arizona

Slow Start To the Year

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

We have taken a break from the blog since returning to Ontario at the beginning of March. We have been focused on a couple of problems; one of which has been resolved but the others have not. We are both … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Baking, Canada, cooking, Family, Food, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Southern Shortbread 

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

We managed to complete a Bake Off challenge recipe this week. Becky wanted to bake biscuits so we decided to make shortbread with a southern twist. This recipe is based on an Epicurious recipe I found online. I think it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Baking, Food, Photography, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Classic America 

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Becky and I drove to north Arizona, and I’ll be posting pictures from there soon, but on the way back, we decided to go to the famous Wigwam Motel on Historic Route 66.  We were completely surprised. It is preserved … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Photography, Travel, winter | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

South of the Border Buns

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

As you know we are away from home with limited baking equipment, recipes and ingredients. This isn’t technically baking but it is baked. It is Heuvos Rancheros in a bun. I found it in a Taste of Home cookbook from … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Baking, Food, Gardens, Photography, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

First Bake in Arizona 

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

We are limited with our baking in Arizona because we don’t have a lot of supplies, so this recipe jumped out because we had everything. We halved the recipe and used muffin tins because we don’t have a loaf tin. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Food, Photography, Travel | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Wide Open Spaces 

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

We made it to Arizona! Sunrise in Illinois  Gateway Arch, St. Louis Big skies, Oklahoma  Sunrise Oklahoma  Sunrise Texas New Mexico My navigator taking a nap Rainy and icy New Mexico  Arizona! After driving 32 hours in 3 days, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Car, Family, Photography, Travel, winter | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Christmas and New Year

Posted on December 28, 2014 by

Believe it or not, Becky and I are at opposite ends of the continent. She is spending the holidays in Arizona with her Dad. I am in the north east in Newfoundland. I have two weeks vacation from bus driving … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Christmas, Family, Life, Photography, Photos, Travel, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Spring At Last

Posted on May 17, 2014 by

I just checked in on the blog, and was stunned to see so many people still reading it, so I thought the least I could do is write something. The last post in October had me longing for a rest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Car, Disability, Gardens, Home, Life, parenting, Photography, Travel, wheelchair, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Memories Of Arizona

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

The only place that Becky and I have eaten waffles, is Arizona.  I don’t know why; I’m sure they make waffles in other parts of the country or even in other parts of the world, but for some reason, that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, parenting, Travel, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

We are driving home tomorrow. Becky was quite upset this morning and kept apologizing because she had asked to go home early. I assured her I wasn’t upset, but she was still teary. She told me how much she missed … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment