Castle San Cristobal, San Juan, Puerto Rico 1 of 4 - #History in #SanJuan, #PuertoRico Click title to see 2 more pictures
Tigger started his wanderings around San Juan, Puerto Rico by catching a cab from Hyatt House to Plaza Colon. From this rather central point guests ca... | Praying for our beloved Port A following Harvey Scenes around Port Aransas from a recent visit to the Texas Gulf Coast
Tigger is praying for his beloved #PortAransas, Texas following #HurricaneHarvey. Here are some shots of this beautiful coastal town that we hope is n... | Castle San Cristobal, San Juan, Puerto Rico - Castillo San Cristobal Fortress. 2 of 4 - #History in #SanJuan, #PuertoRico Click title to see 3 more pictures
The walls of the Castle San Cristobal, Old San Juan, Pr are made up of a series of these casemates. Most are gun chambers where a canon would be place... | Captain Dave's on the Gulf, Destin, Florida Seafood that is fresh, memorable and always leaving you wanting more! #Destin #Beach Click title to see 5 more pictures
While bouncing around the country last week Tigger found himself in the Destin, Florida for dinner and finally got a chance to visit a restaurant for... |
Treasure of a Condo for Rent in Destin, Florida Tigger has his favorite Condo in Miramar Beach, Florida with a pool and only a block from a public beach! Click title to see 10 more pictures
Tigger is always on the lookout for good places to stay in the various cities he visits. Always considered is the good price but also important is loc... | Solar Eclipse 2017 #Totality #SolarEclipse #Moon blocks #Sun Tigger has a GREAT time in Sullivan, Missouri at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3781 Click title to see 3 more pictures
Check out Tigger's posts this week on all his social media pages (Links at the top) for photos and hopefully a video from the #SolarEclipse in Sulliva... | Iowa State Capitol building and the Largest Gold Dome of ALL US State Capitols Everyone should visit this beautiful five-domed building worthy of housing the Governor of Iowa in Des Moines Click title to see 9 more pictures
Tigger bounced through #DesMoines, #Iowa recently to visit family. While traveling through this State Capitol it is easy to see the #Gold Dome from an... | Opening April, 1, 2017!! Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri This location holds more of the magic of the Disney Youth than any other! Click title to see 15 more pictures
Every American and so many people around the world know at least part of the story of Walt Disney. For some it may just be the end of the story with t... |
Castaway Cay is a private PARADISE managed by Disney Cruise Line! The only way Tigger or any other guests of Disney Cruise Line can get to Castaway Cay is on a Cruise. Click title to see 41 more pictures
Since 1996 or 1997 Disney has carefully maintained control of Castaway Cay (pronounced KEY) in the Bahamas. Most don't realize it but Disney does NOT... | World War II Valor in the Pacific Monument (1 of 2) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii #PearlHarbor #Hawaii Click title to see 8 more pictures
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When Tigger takes his entourage to Cozumel, Mexico he loves finding the wonderful beach experience at the Playa Mia Grand Beach... |
The Primrose at the Destin History & Fishing Museum Working Vessel of Captain John W. Melvin, A Wonderful Slice of Local Lore - The History that Built the World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Click title to see 3 more pictures
One of the best ways to discover the treasures in Destin, Florida is a visit to the Destin History & Fishing Museum. Like many historic locations thro... | TRC Boating in the British Virgin Islands Part 1 of 5 - BVI Customized Excursion for a small group on a Private Boat Click title to see 2 more pictures
On Tigger’s recent trip to Tortola he decided to charter a private motor boat to tour the surrounding islands. ... | TRC Boating in the British Virgin Islands Part 2 of 5 - Virgin Gorda and The Baths Click title to see 4 more pictures
First stop "The Baths" at Virgin Gorda. This is one of the most visited attractions on the Island. This area consists of giant boulders that create wa... | TRC Boating in the British Virgin Islands Part 3 of 5 - Lunch in Spanish Town at Mermaid's Dockside Bar and Grill Click title to see 5 more pictures
Next stop food. We asked to go to a place where the locals eat, nothing touristy. He took us to "Mermaid’s Dockside Bar and Grill" in Spanish Town.... |
TRC Boating in the British Virgin Islands Part 4 of 5 - Tour of Necker Island owned by Sir Richard Branson from the water as well as Moskito Island and Eustatia Island. Click title to see 8 more pictures
After lunch Capt. Taiwo asked if we wanted to do some snorkeling or shopping which sounded good but to be honest I wanted to do a Bucket List activity... | TRC Boating in the British Virgin Islands Part 5 of 5 - Even in stormy waters, Captain Taiwo demostrated his many resources to deliver us through safely! Click title to see 3 more pictures
At this point the weather started to turn (again outer bands of Hurricane Mathew were starting to reach the Leeward Islands) so we decided to make our... | Fitness Center on Disney Cruise Line Tigger keeps in shape at the Disney Fantasy's Senses Fitness Center Click title to see 4 more pictures
All the Disney Cruise Line ships are equipped with a ... | Breckenridge, Colorado: Historic Mountain Town Small town with a cosmopolitan selection of shops, restaurants and things to do! Click title to see 7 more pictures
This summer Tigger and his entourage made a road trip through Colorado. One of his stops was at the Historic Mountain Town of Breckenridge. While stro... |
Exploring the Top of Pikes Peak Mountain Near Colorado Springs, Colorado, over 14,000 feet and a view that is hard to beat! Click title to see 17 more pictures
Tigger took a drive up Pikes Peak this summer... | Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs Tigger basques in the beauty of this appropriately named place! Click title to see 9 more pictures
While in Colorado Springs, whether just driving past or spending some time there, do not miss a few hours in this unique spot on the planet, ... | High Line Railroad Park and Rotary Snowplow Railroad Engines and Cars on display in Breckenridge, Colorado that will impress. Click title to see 4 more pictures
On the way into Breckenridge from the south, Tigger and his entourage arrived on highway 9 from the Hoosier Pass (another story). Just before hitting... | Summer Breeze Vacation Rental in Port Aransas, Texas from Starkey Properties Comnfortable Vacation Rental for a couple or a family of four! Click title to see 8 more pictures
According to the chamber of commerce there are 36 Condominium buildings, 11 cottages, 30 hot... |
Tigger Attends Yoga Class at The Balinese Wellness Spa and Yoga Retreat Port Aransas, Texas Click title to see 9 more pictures
Share with your friends on Facebook: ... | Bent`s Old Fort National Historic Site Colorado Castle of the Plains Click title to see 3 more pictures
While driving across southern Colorado he coddiwompled across a very interesting site! Bent's Old Fort features a reconstructed 18402 adobe fur tradin... | Can Tigger swim? MEME THIS!
Tigger made a new friend at the pool at Pelican's Roost in Port Aransas, Texas...
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I s... | There's no place in Texas like Fort Worth's Stockyards Station Tigger takes some Brittish friends for a REAL Texas experience! Click title to see 10 more pictures
Good friends of Tigger Joe and Jack traveled from their home in Southern England to meet Tigger in Texas for a REAL Texas experience that included foo... |
ICEBAR Orlando a COOL place to visit
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While in Orlando Tigger and his entourage were looking for something unique and different to do one evening and had heard about the ... | Tigger found the best Fried Chicken in Las Vegas Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at the Venetian Resort and Casino Click title to see 3 more pictures
I have always heard rave reviews about the chicken served at the YARDB... | Beach days are TIGGERIFFIC! Tigger love Disney's Castaway Cay in the Bahamas!
The Adult Cabanas are one of Tigger's favorite places on Disney's Castaway Cay. Don't look for a hotel there, though. The only way you can get there i... | Painted Desert Inn Explore this intriguing national historic Landmark and discover its fascinating past from homesteads to Route 66! It is in the middle of the Painted Desert right on I-40! Click title to see 9 more pictures
On your next drive to (or across) Arizona from the east, you are sure to pass the exit to the Painted Desert. The drive itself is one of the greatest... |
Eiffel Tower Restaurant Experience at the Paris Resort Las Vegas, Nevada Click title to see 9 more pictures
Tigger and his entourage of 2 went out to celebrate a special Birthday dinner for Jennifer at the ... | Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill, Cocoa Beach, Florida Great fresh fried seafood Click title to see 6 more pictures
The next time you are on the Florida Atlantic Coast waiting for a cruise in Port Canaveral, stop by ... | Agate Bridge in the Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona History preserved but not forever, see it while you can! Click title to see 4 more pictures
In the eastern end of Interstate 40 through Arizona at exit #311 is the entrance to the ... | House of Blues Foundation Room Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Fins Grill and Icehouse in Port Aransas, Texas! Great restaurant right on the harbor, a fun and delish place to eat!! Click title to see 3 more pictures
When visiting Port Aransas, Texas, there are a few places that Tigger always stops in! One of the great meals is the Po Boys and other menu ite... | Flipside Burger, Breckenridge, Colorado Locally Sourced Locally Owned, Locally Brewed! Click title to see 8 more pictures
There's more to Flip Side than just great burgers. We also serve unique appetizers, free-range chicken sandwiches, fresh chopped salads and hand-cut t... | Chapel Hats Las Vegas, Nevada in the Venetian Resort Grand Canal Click title to see 3 more pictures
Not only a fun store to visit, Chapel Hats is a great place to find that ONE STATEM... | Buddy V's Ristorante at the The Venetian Las Vegas Click title to see 5 more pictures
Tigger celebrated Father's day brunch at Buddy V's Ristorante at the Venetian i... |
The Venetian Las Vegas. Tigger loves taking a stroll along the canals after a great lunch at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar! Click title to see 6 more pictures
Grand Canal Shoppes is anchored by an 85,000-square-foo... | Panama Canal Expansion Inauguration June 26, 2016 Click title to see 37 more pictures
Sunday, June 26, 2016 was an historic day as the new expanded Panama Canal locks opened and allowed the very first ship of its size through the Panama... | #greenlightavet at Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band #greenlightavet at The Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas Click title to see 10 more pictures
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band played to an excited audience at the Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas... | The Polynesian Cultural Center Video Tour Join Tigger as he shares his day at the Polynesian Cultural Center on the east shore of Ohau, Hawaii Click title to see 2 more pictures
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Disney Magic Video Tour - Full ship walking tour of the DCL Magic
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This is a very long video. Use the video index below to skip around the video if you would like. The video is organized by deck from Deck 10 down to D... | Disney Magic Concierge Lounge Video and Photos Video Tour and Photos of the New CONCIERGE LOUNGE on the Disney Magic Click title to see 4 more pictures
In the fall of 2015 the Magic got upgraded with a concierge lounge, something that has been missing but was included in the larger ships!
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Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort, Spa & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Sakura Chinese Restaurant Menu, Bavaro Princess in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Restaurant menu in four languages in PDF format Click title to see 9 more pictures
Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort, Spa & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort, Spa & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
In July 2015, Tigger arrived at the Bavaro Princess in... | Finding a Coconut Guy at the Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana
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A great way to start your day at the Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort, Spa & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is to go out after mornin... | Bass Pro Shops at The Pyramid Memphis, Tennessee MUST SEE!! Click title to see 14 more pictures
Crossing the Mississippi in to Memphis Tennessee on US Interstate 40 you will not miss the ... |
Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street, Memphis Quick stop for food or a whole meal.. the food is great! Click title to see 4 more pictures
Recently, Tigger stopped in for some good music and a simple meal. He ordered an Appetizer Sampler for $24.95 and was pleasantly surprised to discover... | Byodo-In Temple Video Tour - Valley of the Temples
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Tigger had the opportunity to visit the beautiful Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.... | Neighbor's Mill Bakery and Cafe in Harrison, Arkansas Worth a stop if you are passing through or live locally. Click title to see 16 more pictures
For many years Neighbor's Mill Bakery and Cafe has been a favorite of Tigger for lunch and dinner plus they serve a wonderful breakfast.... | Where is the Disney Magic Right Now?
If the Disney Magic is in range of the AIS system it will show up, otherwise the map will center around Castaway Cay. Castaway Cay does not have AIS r... |
Walking tour of the Disney Dream Cruise Ship - Video Tour
The Disney Cruise Line's Dream is a large ship. An exhaustive walking tour video would be so much longer than this one hour video. During the video to... | New Year's Eve Feast at Roy's Oahu! Tigger enjoyed a top quality meal on New Years Eve that was completely unrivaled!! Click title to see 7 more pictures
Happy new years!
The menu offered that evening was a specially selected menu of items.... | Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa Video Tour Pools and More Sixty-two minutes of footage around the Hawaiian Disney DVC Resort Click title to see 3 more pictures
In December 2014, Tigger had the opportunity to stay at the Aulani Resort on Oahu in Hawaii for 10 days. During that time, footage for this video was... | Aulani Deluxe Studio Video unit 510 Video Tour of Tiggers Room at Aulani in Hawaii Click title to see 3 more pictures
In December 2014, Tigger stayed in a Deluxe Studio Room at Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. This video is of Tigger's... |
Everyone should Cruise the Inside Passage Part 1: Travel with good friends, it is HIGHLY recommended! Click title to see 2 more pictures
For 20 to 30 years it has been a dream of mine to travel to Alaska to see some of the most impressive sites nature can muster, it it did not disappoin... | Everyone should Cruise the Inside Passage Part 2: One of the most impressive cruises ever, the coast of Alaska with take your breath away!! Click title to see 5 more pictures
Back to the Cruise itself
The scenery and majesty of the Alaskan Inside Passage is beyond verbal description. It ranged from mor... | Everyone should Cruise the Inside Passage Part 3: The rich history of Sitka, Alaksa and more. Click title to see 5 more pictures
Great Historical Significance
Many of the cities in south east Alaska have a long and sordid history. Sitka, for example, was th... | Everyone should Cruise the Inside Passage Part 4: Juneau, Alaska. A stop from the Disney Cruise Line Wonder Click title to see 3 more pictures
The capital of Alaska has its own unique feel, like every city we visited in our May 2014 Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. On this particular stop we... |
Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum) in Munich, Germany Relive the childhood toys you had and memories for centuries past! Click title to see 26 more pictures
Find inspiration in the life of Margarete Steiff as she battled infantile paralysis from a young age and fought through her disabilities to build a to... | Christmas Markets in Bavaria The real OLD WORLD experience of the Season Click title to see 9 more pictures
Looking for a Christmas season experience that you will never forget? Plan to spend time in Bavaria, Germany for the fall months. Beginning in Septemb... | Photos from the Bridge of the Disney Magic Disney Cruise Line
Long ago, you could take a tour of the bridge. Now, with higher security in place it is harder to visit the bridge but it is not unheard of on rare oc... | Universal Studios The Simpsons Video Walk Through YouTube Video on the TiggerTravelsDotCom Channel
This video walk through is the outside areas of The Simpsons' Springfield starting at Bumblebee Man's Tacos and Lard Lad Donuts we pass Krusty Burger... |
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Port Canaveral Beach Resort. Walking Video Tour of the resort and our one bedroom unit # 1105a
Formerly the Ron Jon Resort in Port Canaveral, Florida, we had the opportunity to call the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Cape Canaveral Beach Resort "HOM... | Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Video Walking Tour at Universal Studios in Orlando
Here are a few walking video tours I recorded in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. What a fantastic creation!!
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View from 4 rides through the AquaDuck on the Disney Dream. My first ride ever I took the video of my own face and reactions. The s... | Flat Tigger Goes to Disneyland The continuing story of Ray's Flat Tigger Click title to see 16 more pictures
After posting a picture of myself in my adult sized Tigger costume, my good friend made a Flat Tigger out of me and started travelling me around the w... |
To Concierge or Not to Concierge, that is the question? What is all the fuss about? Click title to see 7 more pictures
On most of the cruise lines they have ... | The Queen`s Staircase Escape Route from Fort Fincastle that still exists. Click title to see 4 more pictures
Nassau's most visited historical attraction in Nassau is the ... | Earth Day, Costa Rica, Central American Paradise Striving to become the `greenest` country on the planet, there is a role for everyone to play! Click title to see 3 more pictures
On this Earth Day 2013, April 22 has been designated an important time when ecological preservation education spreads to as many p... | Tulum Maya Ruins Site Long time dream lives up to all expectations and so much more! Click title to see 11 more pictures
Like many people Tigger has met traveling, it has long been a dream to take a trip to ruins from the Mayan empire in Mexico. There... |
Southern California, Beautiful forcast, unforgettable trip! April 18, 2013 - Three recommendations for places to stay Click title to see 3 more pictures
For nearly three decades, Tigger has read and respected suggestions from TRAVEL+LEISURE... | Junkanoo Cultural Festival Nassau, Bahamas Click title to see 6 more pictures
We recently visited the Junkanoo Museum in Nassau and actually got to participate in a recreation of the celebration by wearing headdresses, banging s... | Dobyns Dining Room, The Keeter Center College of the Ozarks, Hollister, Missouri Click title to see 6 more pictures
Just south of Branson, Missouri the next exit you will find is the exit for Hollister. Turn west and in about 1/2 mile you will se... | Two recommedations for DC Cherry Blossom Festival April 4, 2013 Click title to see 2 more pictures
Two recommendations for travel to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC this year. Blossoms are out and ready for viewing!... |
Josephine Tussaud's World of Wax 250 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas Click title to see 3 more pictures
Josephine Tussaud was born in 1900, the great-great granddaughter of Madame Tussaud famous for her wax museum in London. Today, there is no connection... | Southern Club Gambling Museum Josephine Tussaud's World of Wax Click title to see 1 more pictures
250 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas
In the heart of town near the famous bathhouse row and across from the Arlington Hotel, the W... | Enchanted Art Brings the Disney Dream to Life! Once again, Disney artists bring new meaning to the display of fine art! Click title to see 1 more pictures
To say that the Disney Dream, the first of two large cruise ships built for Disney Cruise Lines in the 21st century, is technolog... | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Part One Universal's Island of Adventure brings Hogwarts and Hogsmeade to life Click title to see 9 more pictures
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Part Two Universal's Island of Adventure brings Hogwarts and Hogsmeade to life Click title to see 6 more pictures
Click here to r... | The New Disney Dream Does Not Feel Very Big or Crowded! Clever design and well though out deck plans keep the intimate feel on board Click title to see 6 more pictures
Having been aboard Disney Cruise Line's first two ships for nine cruises in the past seven years, our first concern about cruising... | Vibe; The New DCL Teen Hot Spot New to the Disney Cruise Line is the expanded indoor/outdoor teens-only lounge on the Disney Dream Click title to see 7 more pictures
Traditionally, when one thinks of a cruise, images of the QE2 come to mind. A place where children of any age are discouraged. Th... | Getting to and Paying for Your Florida Cruise Saving money takes a bit of work but the payoff can be really worth it! Click title to see 2 more pictures
Our family travels a lot for the average person. People frequently ask us for advice on how they could travel more. When they ask... |
Running the 2011 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon The Second Annual evening event that is unlike anything you will do outside of Disney! Click title to see 5 more pictures
The Decision
In January 2011, I made the decision to train for something huge in my life. For years, I have wished I had followe... | Mickey's Not-so-scary Halloween Party at Disney World Halloween Celebration at Magic Kingdom that runs from September through November. Click title to see 8 more pictures
On Friday, September 30, 2011, we attended the ... | Marvel Cave lives up to its name, NO Disappointment! Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and where it all began! Click title to see 6 more pictures
Silver Dollar City has one of the most interesting beginnings of many places in the Ozarks. In 1894, this booming attraction started as a tour of a ve... | Oklahoma Aquarium A day of wonder, fun and education that everyone can enjoy! Click title to see 5 more pictures
On Thursday, March 24, 2011 during spring break, we took an early morning drive to Tulsa, Oklahoma (really Jenks) to visit the Ok... |
Feeding the Red Ear Sliders in the turtle tank Fishes of Oklahoma exhibit in the Oklahoma Aquarium Click title to see 5 more pictures
As we entered the Oklahoma Aquarium, all eight galleries are situated along a huge central corridor. Some to the left, some to th... | Getting to Your Cruise. Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 2 more pictures
Planning a nice cruise vacation involves an investment in time and money. We are not talking about a short cruise that cost a couple hundred dollars,... | Special Don't Miss Experiences on the Disney Wonder Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 4 more pictures
Although I have traveled on a number of Disney Cruises (this is our 9th), I am merely second fiddle to my wife's knowledge of the ships and what to do... | Day One and Two Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 1 more pictures
On day one of our cruise, we boarded the Disney Wonder and enjoyed a great buffet in the ... |
The Gatun Locks and the Panama Canal Crossing! Part 2 Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 5 more pictures
The Panama canal was first put into service in 1914 by the US Government and operated by the US military. Originally this was to b... | Lago Gatun and the Panama Canal Crossing! Part 3 - Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 7 more pictures
The Gatun Lake was, for many years, the largest man made lake on earth. It covers 165 square miles and once complete it took seve... | The Gaillard (Culebra) Cut, Panama Canal! Part 4 Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 11 more pictures
Once past Gatun Lake, the shores will close in and you will be in the Chagres river. This river serves as the largest tributary in... | Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal! Part 5 Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 15 more pictures
Shortly after passing under the Freedom bridge, the Pedro Miguel lock comes into view. It is a single lock that takes ships from t... |
Day Nine in Puntarenas, Costa Rica Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 9 more pictures
Having heard of Costa Rica and the tropical rain forests there for many years from friends, our stop in Puntarenas was highly anti... | Day Eight, Ten and Eleven at Sea and Tips for Traveling to F Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time.
Day Eight, Ten and Eleven at Sea and Tips for Traveling to Foreign Ports Problem Free
The three sea days that followed the Panama Canal... | Day Twelve in Manzanillo, Mexico Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 17 more pictures
Having visited a few ports and cities in Mexico, I had some idea of what to expect for our stop on day 12. Manzanillo, Mexico rese... | Day Fourteen Cabo San Lucas Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time. Click title to see 6 more pictures
To say Cabo San Lucas is a nice port does not create the right kind of description. It falls too short.
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Getting Ready for Pouring Cement Forty Yards of Cement will start arriving Wednesday morning Click title to see 1 more pictures
We have spent several days preparing for the big pour of 40 yards of cement for the footings of the Earth Shelter House walls, the post footings and a... | Brunch at Palo’s on the Disney Magic Everyone 18 or over should do this at least once in their life! Click title to see 3 more pictures
On the Disney ships Magic and Wonder there is an adults-only fine-dining restaurant experience that we always find unforgettable. P... | Christmas Tree at our Cabin
In 2009, we fulfilled a dream and had our first tree that was over 7 1/2 feet tall. The total height of the tree when decorated is right at 12 feet ta... | Video of the footings It is slow and hard work Click title to see 1 more pictures
Today we dug for a couple hours and did not get far.  We keep running in to veins of very hard rock.  This slows my progress a lot!... |
2009 Ice Storm hits North West Arkansas with a VENGENCE!! We survived the big ice storm of 2009 with our brand new generator! Click title to see 14 more pictures
This ice was up to 1 1/2 inches thick. 5 Trees fell on our cabin and countless others everywhere else! The Thaw started Friday with bright sun and a 3... | Breaking ground on the Earth Shelter House It is official.. there is a hole!! Click title to see 5 more pictures
Well, we have finally broken ground on the earth shelter house.  The hole grows every time I go out there to dig.
Ultimately, we are... | Salzburg Natural History Museum Page 1 - Introduction Click title to see 3 more pictures
Today, we arrived at opening time at the museum.  To do this we had to leave very early in the morning, before the sun was up.  Cruised the Autoba... | Salzburg Natural History Museum Page 3 - Tibet Exhibit Click title to see 6 more pictures
Following the dinosaur exhibit, we found ourselves in the Tibet exhibit. This consisted of a number of great dioramas of the animals, places, people... |
Salzburg Natural History Museum Page 7 - Africa exhibition with a focus on deserts: Sahara, Kalahari, Namib Click title to see 5 more pictures
On the third floor, this exhibit is well done.  It is an interactive display that places the visitor in the middle of the environments that you woul... | Hohensalzburg Fortress Page 1 Click title to see 4 more pictures
The Hohensalzburg Fortress is perched high on the peak of Festungsberg. The castle served as a refuge for the Archbishops when ever they felt threaten... | Hohensalzburg Fortress Page 2 Click title to see 11 more pictures
This area houses the States apartments, each of the rooms had fantastic wooden floors, the large central room, The "Golden Saal" (Golden Hall) once se... | Hohensalzburg Fortress Page 3 Click title to see 4 more pictures
The Marionette Museum is only 2 rooms but it is well done, you can see how they make marionettes and many of the puppets, like the original marionette... |
Hohensalzburg Fortress Page 4 Click title to see 5 more pictures
After the fortress we walked through town window shopping and made a stop at Mozart Square where there is a statue of Mozart and we even watched the i... | Roller Skating in Eureka Springs Arkansas at the ESkate Birthday request to go skating. Click title to see 2 more pictures
A while back, someone went with his school to The ESkate in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  He enjoyed it so much, he asked that he could go back for his... | Hurricane Ike Damage in Northwest Arkansas 800 miles form the coast, Hurricane Ike left hundreds of trees down and thousands without power. Click title to see 4 more pictures
it was an incredible site to return to our home where trees had been destroyed left and right.  I was asked to clear road 7 and 8 through the Madiso... | More Cabin Progress Photos Officially it is done, but there are still little things that need to get worked on here and there... Click title to see 3 more pictures
Here are more photos of the cabinets I designed.  Much of the wood is milled here on property.  I am getting the hang of using the Timber King log... |
Log mill work on the Bailey Bear Ridge building project Old world `fun` is really hard work. Click title to see 2 more pictures
After a break of a few months on the log mill to finish the cabin, it was great to get back to the mill and cut at least a few more trees!
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Next we headed to Neuschwanstein, It was a glorious scenic drive up the mountains. It is quite a walk up a steep hill to the castle but in the royal f... | Salt Mine Salzburg, Austria Click title to see 12 more pictures
Today we headed to Salzburg Austria to the Salt Mines of Halein. It seems 250 million years ago slat deposits were formed by the sea and over the cour... | Linderhoff Palace Germany Click title to see 9 more pictures
Out first stop was a the Linderhof Palace, built by King Ludwig II. In 1867 Ludwig visited France and the Versailles Palace and he fell in love with i... |
Cathedral Salzburg, Austria Click title to see 7 more pictures
We found a parking space inside of the mountain, it was very convenient to the festival platz, we walked through the Christmas Market and listen to so... | Germany - The Alps
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Today we went into the Alps in on a castle day.  The Alps were very impressive how the foot hills have trees and the peaks are barren because it is... | Our Home in Arkansas Before and after Exterior Pictures of our Home Click title to see 7 more pictures
It is interesting to see how far we have come in 5 months. This photo shows what the exterior looked like when we got here is January. It was basicall... | Arkansas Home - New Cabinet Shelves
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Tim, Davids nephew stopped by for a few days and helped put together and hang my upper shelves in the kitchen.
The kids painted most of... |
Interior Cabin Pictures Before and After
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When we arrived in January, the cabin was dried in and sealed, but it was still, very much a construction zone. It had the basics, electricity, heater... | Arkansas Home - Slab for Garage
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David has been working hard to clear out and area for the garage. He has been chopping down trees and clearing the area with his tractor. As you can s... | The Timberking Log Mill 4-15-08 Click title to see 3 more pictures
To build the main house here in Arkansas, we are having to cut down quite a few trees, so instead of just letting them rot on the ground, David decide... | Milling the first Posts
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Kids first Snow Day
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We got to experience a several snow days this year. This was the heaviest snow, about 3-4 inches. Val and Adam spent most of the Day outside sleding o... | Arrival in Munich, Germany Jet lag is a drag! Click title to see 3 more pictures
We arrived in Germany after an overnight flight at 8:00 am. We usually take a cab to out to the place we are staying, but we decide... | First day in Munich Germany
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Today we went to the Deutsches Museum, according to the guide book this is a great museum for kids, so we thought we would check it out. We packed a p... |
Deutsches Museum - Aeronautics Munich Germany Click title to see 5 more pictures
The history of fight begins nearly 200 years ago with balloons. There were two rival balloon systems the hot air balloons developed by the Montgolfier... | Deutsches Museum - Boats and Marine Navigation Munich Germany Click title to see 12 more pictures
In the Boats and Marine Navigation section the Fishing Boat the Maria that is called an "Ewer" was built in 1880 for use in the North Sea as a commerc... | St Peter's Church: Munich Germany Click title to see 6 more pictures
Today we went to see Munich oldest church (1180) Peterskirche or St. Peter's Church aka Old Peter., located conveniently between the marienplatz and t... | Inglestadt, Germany
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Today we rented a car for a week, we discovered that it is more economical to rent a car then to buy train tickets to all the location that we want to... |
Rothenburg, Germany
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Today we drove and spent the day in the mideval town of Rothenburg on the Tauber river. We got to Old Town Rothenburg around lunch time, it is about a... | Disney's Transatlantic Cruise May 12-26
This transatlantic cruise was our 5th Disney Cruise and our 1st transatlantic cruise. I have always wanted to take a cruise across the Atlantic and wh... | Palos Two Dinners, 1 Brunch and a High Tea. Click title to see 6 more pictures
We were able to get our favorite server Annie Marie from South Africa for most of our Palos dining. In fact we always request her when making our Palo... | Getting to Chantilly by Train A pleasant 40 minute ride across the landscape of France Click title to see 4 more pictures
North of Paris is a wonderful palace that is not as crowded as Versailles and offers a treat that no other place can offer.  Getting there takes a l... |
The Paris Metro Is it good and how do I use it? Click title to see 3 more pictures
I have been riding in subways, metros and u-bahns since I was young.  I have been in some bad ones and I have been in good ones.  So trust me when... | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Barnes and Noble; Harry Potter NEW Release party July 20 and 21, 2007 Click title to see 9 more pictures
The final book of the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released at midnight, the night of July 20, 2007.  Barnes and Nobles around t... | The Louvre; Lavant, Mesopotamia and the French Sculptures
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The Lavant exhibit was also impressive, as expected.  There were many cover stones that were removed from the graves of the wealt... | The Louvre, Art work of the Palace and Paintings Exhibits
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Walking through the museum, it is easy to forget that this was a functional palace used by the kings of France.  The decor makes... |
Louvre; Pharaonic Egypt, Greek Ceramics, Thematic Circuit Don't rush through this part, there is a lot in it! Click title to see 7 more pictures
The first thing you must realize about the Louvre Museum is that you will not be able to see it in one day.  This is the third time I have been to t... | The Louvre Museum, Paris, France Our first full day in Paris, we tackled the Monster museum! Click title to see 4 more pictures
After a restful day and a good nights sleep, we thought we could tackle The Louvre museum.  From our neighborhood in Montmartre w... | Renting an Apartment in Paris Definitely THE way to go!!! Click title to see 4 more pictures
In preparation for our stay in Paris, we investigated staying at a hotel and discovered that it was very hard to find a place  that was not triple o... | Walls of Philip August, King of France in Paris Son of King Louis VII
In the late 1100s Philip II, King of France saw the need for defensive measures from enemies.  He built his large palace that is described in the Lo... |
The Arc De Triumph Climbing 234 steps... a long walk Click title to see 4 more pictures
We walked up the Champs Elysees from Franklin D Roosevelt.  Shopping along the way, Jennifer found a shoe store then Cartier.  ... | Statue of Liberty in Paris, France There is one in Paris, too!
It seems that many people easily forget that the Status of Liberty in New York City was a 100 year birthday gift from France.  Is was very appreciat... | Living on the Seine in Paris France That is pronouced 'SAN' in American English Click title to see 7 more pictures
On our trip to Paris we made a last minute decision to take a river boat tour around the down town area.  Adults were 11 Euro and children were only... | The Catacombs Beneath Paris The Spookiest Place in Paris, Maybe even France! Click title to see 4 more pictures
A little history is needed here.
Centuries ago, a tunnel was dug into the limestone beneath Paris.  The tunnel was... |
A Walk Across the City of Cadiz, Spain Our first 'native' experience in Spain and Europe Click title to see 2 more pictures
After walking around the city of Cadiz, Spain fo... | Train Rides are FUN!! Ride from Barcelona to Paris on a sleeper train Click title to see 2 more pictures
We knew we needed to get from Barcelona to Paris, the question was how to do it.  We looked at a number of options including flying, renting a car,... | La Rambla and Boqueria Market
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La Rambla is one of the biggest tourist draws in Barcelona. We meandered down the mile long stretch on several occasions stopping a... | Renting an Apartment in Barcelona Hotel Rooms are too expensive and confining. Click title to see 5 more pictures
As we planned our stay in Barcelona, we priced a few hotel rooms before looking at apartments.  What we discovered very quickly i... |
Spanish Port City of Cadiz A Peninsula Rich in History Click title to see 3 more pictures
The city of Cadiz, Spain is a historical port with thousands of years of history.  It is located on a peninsula that protects a large bay making it... | Tenerife, Our Island in the Canary Islands
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The Disney ship docked in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Sunday, May 20, 2007.  The arrival was breath-taking to say the least.  The... | The Arkansas Cabin has framed walls and running water!
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On July 3, the boys and I went to our Arkansas property to work on the plumbing.  We met the people that put in the well pump the previous Friday.... | New Door is in working order
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I designed and build the front door. It is 2 1/4 inches thick. Heavy! moving it up from South Texas... |
Sea World in San Antonio, Texas
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Our family enjoyed a visit to San Antonio.  While we were there, we did the Sea World thing.  The bad Part was that I had brok... | Finally a picture of the inside
Long awaited is this photo of the inside of the cabin. Here you can see the ceiling, the beams and even a bit of the walls and floor.... | Okay, now the roof is really up
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It was all of 14 months that I have not been up to the cabin. I did not want to let 2006 pass without at least one visit. We arr... | Docking at Disney's Private Island Castaway Cay We landed on Castaway Cay to an exciting surprise Click title to see 3 more pictures
Our veranda faced the island.  The view was incredible and the weather could not be beat.
The first thing to meet... |
Grand Cayman and Georgetown Bus tour of the island with a stop in Hell Click title to see 2 more pictures
The Disney Magic stopped at Grand Cayman and we had to tender in to Georgetown. Â
This was a sweet town,... | Around the Disney Magic The finest ship on the sea Click title to see 4 more pictures
Being our third time on the Disney Cruise line, I had planned a few pictures that I wanted to take.  I ran over through my mind w... | The roof is UP!! Few more days of work decks the rest of the roof Click title to see 11 more pictures
I went up just after Thanksgiving and finished the roof decking.
I put up scaffolding to stand on then framed and decked the rest of th... | Eleven Days of Building 4 of 4 Click title to see 1 more pictures
All in all, we were able to get the cabin dried in. Although the metal roof is there, it is not installed. Tarpaper and Plastic... |
Eleven Days of Building 1 of 4 Click title to see 7 more pictures
We went up to Arkansas for 11 days to build the cabin... Well at least dry it in.
Dan, Donna and Family came and helped for the first t... | Eleven Days of Building 2 of 4 Click title to see 1 more pictures
After a day on my own, Wayn and Judy, Jennifers parents, came up and helped. Wayne, a far better builder than I, wore me out.... | Eleven Days of Building 3 of 4 Click title to see 13 more pictures
After all the help, I slowed down and paced myself for the long haul.
Dan made a comment that the first day was fund and the second was... | Three walls are up!!
After the post went up, the boys and I put up three of the eight outside walls.
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Putting up the Tree in Arkansas Block and tackle marvel! Click title to see 10 more pictures
Raising the center post for the cabin is an event that has weighed heavy on my mind for many months. I put a lot of thought into the proces... | Grandma Kendrick House Recycling History Click title to see 8 more pictures
In May, the boys and I went to Louisiana to salvage good wood from the house my grandfather built. The house was built in August 1947 from... | How to put a Round Log in a Square Hole With a chainsaw!!! Click title to see 4 more pictures
David and West went out to the property and used chainsaws to cut the bottom 37 inches of the big center log to fit down into the hole in the middle o... | The floor is framed and decked!!
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Two days of work and helo from Jen, then boys and West, we managed to get the floor completely framed and half decked (could not afford to finish it)... |
The Hub for the Floor Framing Solid hunk-a-wood!! Click title to see 1 more pictures
I designed this 'hub' to be the center of the spokes that are used in the framing for the floor.��This will sit on top of the center footing... | Putting in the Footings and Foundations 2 days of VERY HARD WORK!! Click title to see 4 more pictures
On Saturday, I began to install the foundation of the cabin.��Befor I could start, I had to move the huge log that would one day become the... | THE BIG ONE!! The center footing Click title to see 8 more pictures
Originally, I designed the center preformed footing at a weight of nearly 500 pounds!!��That was way too much if I was planning to place it... | Arkansas Cabin Ground Breaking The first days of REAL work - Part 1 of 3 Click title to see 6 more pictures
On October 9, 2004, we officially broke ground on the new cabin in Arkansas.��This is a moment we have been looking forward to!
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From that point we measured and dug holes where all the footings would need to be placed. The ground is high in shone, so I had to break the ground up... | Arkansas Cabin Ground Breaking The first days of REAL work - Part 3 of 3 Click title to see 3 more pictures
Here the boys are standing next to the "Back Door Tree".��It is aboud the same size as the tree that we cut for the first cabin.��... | Walt Disney Cruise Vacation The Disney's Wonder Click title to see 12 more pictures
The ship was an experience like non other.  It is excellently decorated and VERY comfortable. | Walt Disney Cruise Vacation Castaway Cay - Success at last Click title to see 18 more pictures
Words can not describe what we found on Castaway Cay.. Disney's own island.  No one else is there but Disney Cruise guests and staff.... |
Walt Disney Cruise Vacation Restaurants on the ship Click title to see 14 more pictures
On many cruise ships, you are assigned a dinning room that you eat in the duration of the trip.  Disney rotates you through the four restaurants. Â... | Walt Disney Cruise Vacation Getting Autographs on the ship Click title to see 7 more pictures
As I said earlier, getting autographs on the boat was easy compared to the resort.
The boys loved seing all these characters. | Walt Disney Cruise Vacation Castaway Cay - The first attempt Click title to see 2 more pictures
We were scheduled to dock on Castaway Cay on the third day, however, the weather did not allow it.  We did get our first good look at the island and... | Walt Disney Cruise Vacation Atlantis Resort at Nassau of the Bahamas - Page One Click title to see 16 more pictures
After our first glorious night on the Disney Wonder, we docked at Nassau in the Bahamas.  Our excursion was planned for the Atlantis Resort and the... |
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After our first glorious night on the Disney Wonder, we docked at Nassau in the Bahamas.  Our excursion was planned for the Atlantis Resort and the... | Walt Disney Cruise Vacation Cruise Embarkation Click title to see 4 more pictures
After four great days at the Walt Disney World Resorts, we left for a cruise on the one and only Disney Wonder Cruise Ship.  After Jen and my cruise... | Walt Disney World Vacation MGM Studios - Page One Click title to see 8 more pictures
The day at MGM Studios was a rough one for me.  We started it off with the Indiana Jones show.
I was asked for an evil laugh and got... | Walt Disney World Vacation MGM Studios - Page Two Click title to see 2 more pictures
After the Star Wars ride, Star Tours, we caught the Muppet Vision 3D and went to lunch at the 50's Primetime Cafe.  We were treated to a home cooked... |
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Adams most frequent request was for Lilo and Stitch.  For three days, he has been hunting for them.
We found them that day and Adam c... | Walt Disney World Vacation MGM Studios - Page Four Click title to see 11 more pictures
Later, we caught the Beauty and the Beast stage show.  While we were waiting, a group of guys that looked like stage hands taking over the stage san... | Walt Disney World Vacation Epcot - Page One Click title to see 5 more pictures
We went on our first major family vacation in several years this month. It included a few days at the Disney World parks and 4 nights on a Disney Crui... | Walt Disney World Vacation Epcot - Page Two Click title to see 3 more pictures
We had lunch at Epcot in the Garden Gril.  It rotated through several landscapes in The Land. Definitely worth the wait (we had preferred seating, n... |
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The Living Seas exhibit was full of interesting fish, sea horses and Even some Nemo art.
The most interesting was the ride through thei... | Walt Disney World Vacation Epcot - Page Four Click title to see 5 more pictures
It was a great day.  The boys and I went on a ride that was a large centrifuge unlike anything I had ever been on. You could not even tell that you... | Walt Disney World Vacation Epcot - Page Five Click title to see 3 more pictures
One of the neatest things Jen did was to select oysters for her pearl earings that match her necklace.
She pointed them out, then the l... | Walt Disney World Vacation Magic Kingdom - Page One Click title to see 5 more pictures
Magic Kingdom is the home of the Cinderella castle. We started the day early, taking advantage of the extra hour in the morning for people staying on... |
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We had Breakfast at the Crystal Palace.  They presented us with a most exaustive buffet.  There was no breakfast item you could not find, common o... | Walt Disney World Vacation Magic Kingdom - Page Three Click title to see 7 more pictures
Personally, I never imagined that there could be so many shows for the characters on stage.  Every time you turned a corner, there was another show... | Walt Disney World Vacation Magic Kingdom - Page Four Click title to see 6 more pictures
We took a ride in the Adventure Land on the Jungle Cruise. It was a slightly humorous side of an african safari with amazing animatronic animals and p... | Walt Disney World Vacation Magic Kingdom - Page Five Click title to see 4 more pictures
In Frontierland, we rode the Splash Mountain that told the story of Brer Rabbit. We even met brer bear afterwards. Me and the boys rode the Big Thunde... |
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After setting proper punishments on Adam and Val we went to the Hautned Mansion.  It was a slow ride through a scary adventure that the movie was ba... | Walt Disney World Vacation Magic Kingdom - Page Seven Click title to see 9 more pictures
After a ride on the large Cinderella's Golden Carrousel in  Fantasyland, we watched the Parade.  Disney sure knows how to put on such a great show... | Walt Disney World Vacation Magic Kingdom - Page Eight Click title to see 2 more pictures
After a brief encounter with Buzz Lightyear, we went through Tomorrowland.
We rode the Buzz Lightuear's Space Ranger Spin and caught Zu... | Walt Disney World Vacation Magic Kingdom - Page Nine Click title to see 3 more pictures
The Castle was interesting to watch in the evening.  It started out normal, then as the night progressed, they lit it with different colors.... |
Walt Disney World Vacation Animal Kingdom - Page One Click title to see 9 more pictures
Animal kingdom is an incredible creation that could have only been done by Disney.
The animals there and the first site of the Tree of... | Walt Disney World Vacation Animal Kingdom - Page Two Click title to see 2 more pictures
Despite the nick-name for the park, "na-ta-zu", there are animals displayed throughout the park as you would find in a zoo. I was, however, more than... | Walt Disney World Vacation Animal Kingdom - Page Three Click title to see 20 more pictures
After a visit with Lilo and Stitch (Adam thought he would NEVER see Stitch, he thought he would have to go to Hawaii) we watched the incredible Lion K... | Walt Disney World Vacation Animal Kingdom - Page Four Click title to see 7 more pictures
After a brief encounter to learn that it is Tough to be a Bug, the boys posed with a dino and we were off to the Tarzan Rocks show.
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We had lunch at the Rain Forest Cafe. If you ever get a chance to, you must wait in line and eat there at least once. It is definitely worth the wait.... | Walt Disney World Vacation Animal Kingdom - Page Six Click title to see 12 more pictures
Another great area we visited was the Kilimanjaro Safari. Disney has gone to incredible lengths to make the correct environment for the animals that a... | Walt Disney World Vacation Animal Kingdom - Page Seven Click title to see 5 more pictures
The Maharajah Jungle Trek is the closest thing to a conventional zoo in the park that we saw.  The displays here are among the best I have ever seen... | Walt Disney World Vacation Animal Kingdom - Page Eight Click title to see 1 more pictures
The boys had fun being dramatic that day.  They played drums and climbed the walls.
I wonder why they kicked us out of the park... NO... |
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Parade time was the best one!!  The style of performance from the Fetival of the Lion King was carried through here.  We all STRONLY recommend tha... | Cub Scout Space Derby An exciting evening for all!! Click title to see 4 more pictures
We attended the Cub Scout Space Derby in Port Aransas. David Build the track and the boys raced their rockets.
Adam did well and Val WO... | Six days Later After the Cold Front Click title to see 2 more pictures
Wee Had more storms that caused flooding.  It was much like October of 2002, but the water was not as high.
I did get smart this year... | One Hurricane... Two Tropical storms... Click title to see 8 more pictures
and the seasons first cold fron takes us out.
On September 12 at 4:12 AM we experienced strait line winds in excess of 86 miles... |
Building a beach Port Aransas maintenance
The Beaches in Port aransas are a combination of cleaning, scraping and building back up. Between the tourists, the storms and every other... | Flying over Port Aransas The birth of the Port A Photo Gallery Click title to see 2 more pictures
I had the oportunity to photo the city from the air.  It was great.  I shot photos from Jim Atkins Bi-plane.  It was Great.  See more photos f... | New Playfort Back Yard Click title to see 4 more pictures
After 2 1/2 months of work, the new playset is complete.  It is located in our back yard, nestled between a brazilian pepper tree and an ash tree.... | August in Port Aransas A hot month in Port A Click title to see 13 more pictures
Port Aransas is a beautiful fishing town.  We like living in this paradise and consider ourselves very fortunate.
Here oare some phot... |
Hurricane Claudette Near Miss, but Prepared Click title to see 11 more pictures
On July 15th, Hurricane Claudette was predicted to hit directly over Port Aransas.  The path was later altered to pass north of us, and it did.  ... | Camping at the Kings River David and Adam Click title to see 1 more pictures
Adam and I went camping on the Kings River and pitched a tent on the banks.  It was a wonderful rest, though I was there for business.... | Royal Caribbean The Flight - Couples of Promise, Christian Cruise Network Click title to see 3 more pictures
On May 8, 2003, Jennifer and David flew to Fort Lauderdale to catch the Monarch of the Seas.  A mid-sized cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean.... | Royal Caribbean The Boat - Couples of Promise, Christian Cruise Network Click title to see 8 more pictures
The Monarch of the Seas is the first ship I have ever been on for a cruise. (I was on a cruise ship in the Gulf of Finland, but it was stripped to be... |
Royal Caribbean Key West, Florida - Couples of Promise, Christian Cruise Network Click title to see 6 more pictures
Our first stop was in Key West. Â
We rode the Conch train to take a tour of the island. Â
After that, we visited the... | Royal Caribbean Cozumel, Mexico - Couples of Promise, Christian Cruise Network Click title to see 5 more pictures
We went on an excursion that included snorkeling in over 20 feet of water.  I finally figured out how to dive below 10 feet without my ears hurting... | Royal Caribbean Service - Couples of Promise, Christian Cruise Network Click title to see 3 more pictures
I have to mention the incredible service we encountered on the boat.
Our cabin attendant, David, made our stay as comfortable as it co... | Christmas Home Decor Click title to see 20 more pictures
Jennifer loves to decorate for Christmas. She tries to do something to every room in the house.
This year she bribed me to p... |
Flooding in Port Aransas A wet day in town... and David's office Click title to see 3 more pictures
In October of 2002, Port Aransas received more rain in six weeks than we do in most years. Two memorable weeks left us under more water than I had eve... | Arkansas Kings River Retreat Click title to see 4 more pictures
Our friends Toni and West have purchased a couple of cabins in Arkansas near Eureka. We visited them and I got what I needed to create a web page for... | NASA Houston Texas
We all went to Houston, Texas to the NASA space center. The most popular event was the HUGE climbing area for kids... nearly 4 stories high. &nbs... | Cub Scouts Vals first Camp out
Val went on a camp out at a local camp site. It was hosted by the boy scouts. David went along also. |
Corpus Christi Museum Butterfly Release Click title to see 1 more pictures
During the spring of 2002, Jennifer's workplace had an exhibit of butterflies that caused her a great deal of problem.
The closing of t... | Around the House Redecorating Click title to see 1 more pictures
Jennifer and I put down a new floor in the living room, kithen, hallway and bathroom all by ourselves. It only took about a year and it is still not... | Vacation to Chicago Adler Planetarium Click title to see 3 more pictures
At the planetarium in Chicago, there were many experiments and interactive things to do.
One of the most interesting to me was the firs... | Vacation to Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Click title to see 4 more pictures
We visited Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Adam and Val got to feed cows and horses.
We saw lions and flying pigs.
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July Vacation Chicago Field Museum Click title to see 9 more pictures
We spent a great day at the Chicago Field Museum.  If you really want to see the museum, you must spend more than one day.  On this day we saw onl... | Living History Farms Des Moines, Iowa Click title to see 14 more pictures
We visited Living History Farms, Just outside of Des Moines. There are 4 different eras of farming represented. The day we went was the Wheat Harves... | Around Port A Just shooting around Click title to see 4 more pictures
Port Aransas is located on the beautiful Mustang Island. It is surrounded by slat water and you must ride a ferry or cross the causeway to get there. | Christmas Home Decore Click title to see 3 more pictures
Jennifer loves to decorate for Christmas.  We didn't get as much up as we would like, but our collection will have to grow over the next several yea... |
Thanksgiving Des Moines Click title to see 6 more pictures
We joined Dan and Donna (my brother and his wife) in des Moines, along with my mom and grandma.  Tim and Amy (my neice and nephew) took good care of... | Hurricane Evac Brett Cometh Click title to see 4 more pictures
On September 22, 1999 we evacuated from Mustang Island to get out of the possible path of Brett.
We went to San Antonio.&nb... | Where is the Disney Wonder Right Now?
If the Disney Wonder is in range of the AIS system it will show up, otherwise the map will center around Castaway Cay. Castaway Cay does not have AIS... |