11/2/08

trick or treat

This year I spent Halloween with my good friends in San Diego. It was a last minute fun/work trip and a fantastic time. My flight was supposed to be uneventful - Flagstaff to Phoenix then on to San Diego - a total of 3 hours travel time. Sounded great to me - but I have this habit of chatting with people everywhere I go and I missed my connection in Phoenix! Totally embarrassed - I called my friends in San Diego to explain - they let me off easy and the airline booked me on the next flight to San Diego 3 hours later. So no big deal, I enjoyed dinner with my new airport friends. Boarded my next flight daydreaming about the Crow's Nest sunset cocktail hour in San Diego and waking up to a glorious view of the Pacific Ocean... unfortunately the fog came in - the pilots tried to land in San Diego.... twice.... no luck. My flight was sent back to Phoenix! Luckily, Lucy saved me from an overnight stay at the airport - she took great care of me and made sure I arrived at the airport on time the next day for my flight to Las Vegas then on to San Diego. Once I arrived at my final destination I was able to relax, soak up the fabulous scenery and the wonderful company. Thank you Stan, Margot, Mike, Cindy & of course my guardian angel - Lucy!

Little Devil Sunset

Halloween Gangsta

Margot & Gina - handing out candy on the Boardwalk

Great company at the Crow's Nest

Another beautiful sunset

c & m

What a treat! Our old friends Cal & Marsha made an appearance in Flagstaff last week - they live in Bishop, CA - yeah, I know - why do you leave Bishop to vacation? Well, Flagstaff is pretty darn awesome & I think Marsha is falling in love with our little hometown.... or is she just in love with our dog Sue???? hmmmmm ;-)
I forgot the Camera when we headed out to the Priest Draw Monday but I can assure you - these two tore-it-up! What a fun day - I secretly reminisced about the days we used to spend bouldering at Black Mountain and various other So. Cal spots together - good times - I couldn't help but smile the entire day.
We went for a fun Mountain bike ride on Tuesday and when Marsha said she wanted to go bouldering afterward I thought she was kidding - I was WRONG! The whip cracked & we quickly headed out to Gloria's Boulders for an evening session.
The next day Cal & Marsha went for a ride on Mt. Elden and then spent another evening session at the Priest Draw with Frank as I boarded a plane for San Diego.
On Thursday they all headed to Sedona for some Mountain Biking and a mini Vortex tour - I hear it was a great time. Cal & Marsha headed to Moab that evening - rumor has it that they'll be heading back to Flagstaff this week - I won't forget my camera and I'll keep a close eye on Sue!
A super fun time catching up with friends!

Cal, Marsha & Frank

Marsha

Marsha warming up at Gloria's

Sedona

Last Sunday Frank & I decided to climb a fun route in Sedona to get in the desert climbing groove. The first chimney pitch was my favorite, but the summit was definitely the highlight of the day.

what a cute tower


approaching the queen

Super fun first pitch

Frank taking in the view

loving it!

Frank & I celebrating the summit