Wisdom on a Plate

Brain cancer is...

...taking wisdom where we find it.

We aren't big shoppers on our trips, but we were glad we happened into a San Diego shop that offered a plate with a wise reminder.

We also celebrated the day with Summer's first Colorado rainbow, which she said was just for us.

By "us" we are sure she means "us plural."

Here's to the little things, Team D.

If You Love Something, Set it Free...

Brain cancer is...

  ...sad to say good-bye to the Dole ship. 

In sitting down to work, I asked Darrell how he would spend the morning.  Dah!  He needed to finish loading the Dole ship.

When we left for lunch at Seaport Village, the Dole ship was still in port.  And then, as we signed the bill, the ship sailed by (above). Oh no.

Sure enough, we raced home to Window One and caught this empty port.

Sigh.  Good work, Darrell.  If you love something, set it free...

By the way...

...this hotel has 30 floors.  We are on 21.  Windows Two through Six are on the facing side, somewhere above.  Window One is on the adjacent face.

Darrell's work here is nearly complete.  We come home tomorrow. 

Little Italy

Brain cancer is...

...having new adventures in familiar spaces.

This morning we got our steps in by visiting Little Italy...thanks to a recommendation from Franceen.  Darrell and I both graduated from SDSU in 1983/84, and we come down here frequently, but we didn't know Little Italy.  Thanks for the new adventure in a (partially) familiar space, Franceen!

Lunch was at the Edgewater Grill in Seaport Village, in honor of a memorable day trip that Denise and Andrea made with the kids oh so many years ago.

Darrell enjoyed his view...

...which was nice, but not as nice as Andi's view.

Back in our room, sitting by Window One, we worked more on loading the Dole ship, as you see in this time lapse video.

 Alternate YouTube Video Link

We've been working on it since we've been here, and we're not sure if there's much progress.  Discouraged by our efforts, we turned to Window Four.  Wow! We were surprised to see a beautiful boat parade.

Hope your Wednesday views were great, Team D.

Darrell's Trip

Brain cancer is...

 ...back on the train.

Sure, we've seen plenty of places in the past couple months, but is it really vacation if you're not on the train?

Darrell booked this train trip to San Diego months ago, writing "Darrell's Trip" on our calendar.  I'm not sure who owned all the other trips, but I'm certainly not turning down a trip to San Diego with Darrell.

He greeted me this morning at 6 in his requisite shorts and tennis shoes but also a Hawaiian shirt and cologne.  Hellooo Darrell's Trip!

Our room has six windows, wrapping around a corner.  Here are views out three of them (south to north):

 

 

We are enjoying watching the water, road, and air traffic out all of our windows.

If you need a train trip booked, Team D., you know whom to contact.  

Happy Memorial Day 2019

Brain cancer is...

 ...hanging with the Welshons.

On this fine Memorial Day we had the pleasure of walking at the park with Barb and Curt and then enjoying a backyard barbecue.

We are grateful for friends and special holidays to enjoy with them.

Thirty Five Years

Brain cancer is...

...married for 35 years.

Today's the official date of our anniversary.  Yay for anniversaries! Yay for celebrations!

Above is pre dinner with Beth and Geoff.

In honor of the occasion, we made highlight videos of our British Isles trip (Parts One and Two).  Feel no pressure to watch; you've seen plenty of the trip.  If you watch just one, might we recommend Part Two? 

Part One:

 

Part Two:

Alternate Links:

• Part One of the trip (4:18; Click here.)
• Part Two of the trip (5: 17; Click here.)

To say it just one more time, one thing our trip really taught us is how much we've come to rely on you, Friends, and Family, over the past few years. 

We hope your Sunday is as wonderful as you are.

--Darrell and Andi

Soaking up Friends and Family

Brain cancer is...

 ...drinking up our peeps.

Upon return, we got right to the business of reconnecting.  Above was happy hour with the Mayfields yesterday.

Here's today:

 

Off camera but also present at various times today were Gary, Alex, and Tiana.  We also talked with Zach.  It's great to be back.

More connections forthcoming!