Happy New Yr--

--seems everyone agrees 2011 was less than stellar--the economy of the world went down the tubes, we all had to adjust the way we live, well all except that 1%, no problems for them -Geeze-but it wasnt all bad---come to think of it:

here's some of my HighLights:

• I got a great (for me) job just when I was about to go belly up...that was a life saver.

                                                                         

                                                                       Back to weekend hikes now...

•  there was no wedding, :o( but my first grandchild was born on Sept 4th Tyler- the precious bundle:

• My mother celebrated her 87th birthday--yea Mom

• My sister retired from the postal service and bought a bigger home (now there's plenty of room for moi')

                                                        

                                                              Time for new hobbies now

• I became a Find A Grave Photo contributor, and have enjoyed all the local trips, history, and searching thats involved in that, its kinda like Geocaching. 

• I bought the Dixxeland Express in expectation of great spring and summer travel opps-(when the job allows of course)

• Had the time to take 8 great waterfall hikes, and saw more than 8 waterfalls in the process...since some have 2, 3, or 4, sections to them....it was a banner yr for that. 

•  I saw some really incredible birds this yr...nothing new on my life list but you can beat seeing a gorgeous bird in the wilds...

• Everyone in my family is happy and healthy....
  
  

  

  
  

• AND marked another 365 days off my countdown till retirement---and then there will be no holds barred!!  Really looking forward to this yr, lots of great stuff is coming for all of us!!!

PEACE