Ali put the dog bed up on top of a wooden chest while she was sweeping. She turned around a minute later to this.
Lowe and I hit the road one Saturday for San Juan del Rio a couple hours away, where a climbing contest was being held. It was held in a small open-air (couple open walls) climbing gym and had a pretty big turnout. I entered with the beginner’s group, while Lowe was up in the intermediates. We both climbed well, but didn’t win anything. Not understanding the point system didn’t do us any favors it turns out, though maybe it wouldn’t have mattered anyway.
Regardless, what better way is there to spend the day?
While this piece is maybe not my favorite mural, it was nice to see a group of artists hanging out here for a few nights working hard on it. You see this going on all over San Miguel. Both the city and homeowners donate their blank walls to arts organizations around town and they ensure that the art is high-quality work, creating a city-wide, outdoor art museum.
This little guy and the rest of his family took their first flights this week, tumbling out of the neighbor’s tree and into our courtyard. We found them inside the house a number of times, and then one afternoon heard all of the birds going nuts all at once. We went outside to find Za had hunted this one down. We got it away from her and carried it up into some bushes. It spent the rest of the day hopping around while its family squeaked out their encouragement. Fortunately, the next morning it had recovered enough to fly off.
In addition to birds, Za attacks the stream of water coming off the roof during a rainstorm with the same gusto.
Nobody wanted to camp this time around, but we did drive on up to La Joyita to hang out with friends for a while before hightailing it home to bed.
It really is pretty up there, and only about a 40 minute drive from home.
Unfortunately this guy is now part of the city’s art scene as well.
We don’t go out to “parties” very often, and when we do I usually get into a conversation with someone that inevitably starts with, “Hey, what happened to you at such-and-such a couple weeks ago? You were there, and then I turned around and you were gone.”
It’s not personal, it’s my Irish goodbye.
This night was a fundraiser. We circulated for a solid two hours, I’d say, bought a bunch of raffle tickets, then disappeared into the night.
We got a message the next morning that we’d won a prize for our efforts. That’s a perfect night out.
May 31st marks twenty-nine years of marriage.
Here we were the night before the wedding at the rehearsal dinner. Looking back, I’m not even sure we knew what our dreams or goals were. We had each other, and we had a lot of confidence that life would continue to go our way. Turns out we were right to be smiling.
11 Comments on “Twenty-Nine Years In”
Happy belated anniversary.Your wedding was so much fun. You both were so sweet. So happy it’s been blessed with such a talented and well rounded family.
Congratulations guys….been following you for many, many years. Great adventures!
Your son has “shot” up… He will surpass you… It appears! Congratulations on an enduring journey of friendship/marriage! Goodonyas! Well done!
Happy anniversary!
Congratulations! Wishing you many more years of shared adventures & fun times! 🙂
Happy Anniversary and many more! You’ve certainly accomplished a lot; a wonderful marriage, two amazing kids, lots of interesting travels. Thank you for sharing with all of us!
Aloha guys!
It’s been way too long. I will have to go back and catch up on all things bums. Glad you’re still in SMA, it really is a pretty amazing town
Don’t know if you’ve seen the view from my new place but it’s basically the the Pacific Ocean , surprise surprise. I’m still challenged by the after effects of the stroke, I’m sure you guys got at least that far, but I’m working harder and harder to get over the physical limitations. Life is just too short.
Both kids are in college, and both interestingly enough in Arizona where they’re loving it. Chris is in Flagstaff which of course is beautiful. What has your beautiful daughter decided on? I’m sure the back issues will reveal all.
I have made some new boat friends, am I fickle? LOL. They are pretty amazing family on a 40 ft cat and outside of three kids instead of two, all blonde, the whole situation is vaguely familiar. Same attitude, different time. They are pretty awesome. Their handle is kindred courage and they are from San Diego, should be easy to look up. Quite a Facebook presence, and I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I am.
Anyway, the kids send their best congratulations on the big two nine. I remember when you guys were just a couple of years in when I first joined. Lost my Facebook along with my phone giving up the spirit, so new address is now RT Joiner. I can only get a follow to you Pat, is there any way you can send me a friend request? Love you guys very much, Mark and company
Hi Mark, Way to go kids! And congrats on your new view. Keep working hard, you got this.
I didn’t find you on Facebook to send you a friend request, if you click that little F at the bottom of this page. You should find Pat there, and friend him. All the best!
Happy 29th Anniversary!!! So glad that we got a chance to know you guys. -Steve & Lulu (still in Bisbee)
Happy Anniversary Ya’ll!!!
WOW! How DID your parents ever let you marry at this young age? LOL! My wife and are still asking ourselves this after 55 years (as of July 3). I guess it worked out for both of us couples. CONGRATULATIONS!