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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Big Bear Blast!

Our trip to Big Bear was a blast! The jeep took us on trails up and around Big bear..and even way out into Yucca Valley! The sights were amazing..and we even spotted snow left here and there along the trail.
We passed thru some of the burn areas from last fall..and what an eerie feeling that was.. everything charred..and very quiet..almost like we were tip-toeing thru a graveyard.
The camper is now cleaned and put away..til next month when we head up to Yosemite again.. I can't wait as I've been waiting since last year to visit Yosemite in the Spring! Hopefully the waterfalls will be gushing and the bears will be awakening :)

Tip embracing his wildside

'ok..im done being 'wild'..please help me down!!"

a solemn silence

ahhhhhh...snow!!!!!

the wildflowers growing in the burn areas:

Joshua trees:

Tippy quietly reflects next to our stone statues:


huge boulders to explore and play on:


our course..we love fish and scallops.. :)

this time.. salmon.. bacon-wrapped scallops and asparagus:

and Steak Kabobs, red potato slices, green peppers and onions:


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While the days grow longer...so do my gray hairs and wrinkles...lol..

so i created some digital art to reflect a positive affirmation i have to keep telling myself:


"im embracing..im embracing..im embracing"

:)






13 comments:

Rabbit Hill Creations said...

What a wonderful get a way...the pictures are beatiful and tip looks like he really enjoyed the trip!

Lori said...

Tippy is a little man now, what happened to the kitten he was just a few posts ago? he is adorable! LOVE your digital piece, i am right there with you on the gray hair and wrinkles...the sad thing is i really don't care anymore...

vintagepaletteart said...

Oh I want to go with ya camping! Mostly for the food selection! hahaha! That looks absolutely YUMMY! And the pics look gorgeous!

Ok, do you marinate those asparagus spears? I have my own growing out beside the garage but they are nowhere near the size of those ones! lol

Hugs! *Nana

CraBBy GaBBy said...

Love it all Sammy!! what a weird feeling indeed to be somewhere that was scorched and was abundant with life and no longer. Tippy is a mountain lion at heart I think! and boy oh boy..I was about to blog my kabob pics and you beat me to it, I will raise you a shrimp and see your scallop.....
..ugh..the body change..ugh...
life must go on though
Heidi

laughingdollstudio said...

Your pictures are just gorgeous! It looks like so much fun. I'm not going to show the Tippy pictures to Nellie because she'll get really jealous. Shhh! Don't tell her we're getting her a kitty harness for ther birthday so she can be a true camping cat like Tippy.

I love your new banner and graphic creations. As always, your work is colorful, creative and inspiring.

Deb

Heather K Ross said...

Love the pics! Looks like you had a great time!

http://loveconquersall.typepad.com/my_weblog/ said...

OK Thats it!! We are coming up with our Jeep to we can play Jeeps and hurl over the rocky mountains together OK?

See Ya SOON...lol!

XO~Nene

Christopher A. Klingler said...

GREAT pics Sandy! :)

Hope you have a great weekend!

Spooky Hugs,
CK

Jenny Carter said...

Gosh I love Tippy! I so wish I could take my cat with me like that... That would be a night mare. But I know i am gonna try it.

Your camping food looks so scrumptious!

I really enjoy all your fun photo's makes me want to buy a camper!

Have fun!

Jenny

Kathy's Prims said...

Look at Capt'n Tippy man!! How adorable! Looks like you had a blast and those kabobs look yummy!! Miss ya sweetie!
Kath

HippieDog said...

Great song and wonderful photos :) You are always so clever. Have a fun weekend! xo

Kim Hardt Originals said...

Good morning Sandy! Love the pictures. You guys always seem to have so much fun on your trips. And your food always looks like it is out of a magazine. Hope you guys had a wonderful time.

Kim

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

I love Big Bear! Looks like you had an amazing day and the food is de-vine!

xo
Becky