This is the last part of the hike where you zig zag up.

We have now been in Bryce Canyon at over 8000 feet for a couple of days and seen some amazing scenery as the pictures will show. These pictures were taken when we went on a 2.5 mile hike going down into the canyon 400 feet.

We were just about exhausted after the climb up but we did it. This morning we had hail stones which left a nice white covering on the ground.

Tomorrow (Wed) we are heading to Zion where we hope to take more pictures and post them.

So here we are again at last to continue. After a month on Tan we returned to the mainland as we had a very busy summer ahead of us. Dave and Les went fishing for 3 weeks and returned with our bounty.

Then we left for Calgary on our way to Regina Saskatchewan as my son Jason was graduating from the RCMP Boot Camp on the 24th August.

We spent a week in Calgary with Gaia & Rob and did lots of visiting and eating. Then we drove to Regina where we stayed for 5 days to witness the graduation ceremony. Wow what a moving experience that was. The troop that Jason graduated with gave us a fantastic display of marching, just like the RCMP Musical ride only with out the horses. The Badge presentation and the signing of the agreement I found the most moving of all. We were very proud of him, and he looked just great in his Red Serge uniform. He has now returned to BC and is stationed in Langley, so if you are driving through Langley watch out for him.

After we left Regina we took a long drive around Saskatchewan stopping in Swift Current to visit with our good friend Frank. Then we stopped over in Calgary again for a couple of nights before returning to Chilliwack where Susan's son John was getting married on the 19th September.

The wedding went off without a hitch and we must say the bride was stunning. This was the first time we can remember where all of Susan's family was together since we got married in 2000.

It was good to see them all as well as the grandmas, and a good time was had by all.V>

Top Picture is the Grandma's. Middle picture is the family. Bottom picture of course John and Ursula aka Mr & Mrs John Marsden

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On the September 22nd we crossed the border to start our winter travels. The first night we stopped at a Forest service campgroung in Tumwater Wa. The next day we travelled on and stayed in the Walmart in Pendelton Oregon where we shopped and turned it into the most expensive campsite of all. Next morning we started out for La Grande Oregon where our friends Ken & Joanne Parsons have a farm. They were great hosts and our thanks go out to them for their generosity.

September 26th we started on our way again saying goodbye to Ken & Joanne. Not sure where we were headed for the night but we did know we were heading to Thayne Wyoming where Tim & Jan were. We stayed overnight in a tiny camping spot just east of Givens Hotsprings. Great little parking spot overlooking the Snake River. Next morning we headed for Pocatello where we stopped at Walmart again, then it was on to Thayne.

We arrived at the park in Thayne on the 28th and the weather was great. Tim & Jan were happy to see us. After 2 nights we woke up to about an inch of snow on the ground and cold. This did not deter us as we knew it would not last long.

Tim & Jan took us on some wonderful drives through the Teton's. The fall colours were wonderful, just like Vermont when we were there.

We left the park with Tim & Jan on October 3rd as they were expecting some really bad weather, so we headed south. We stayed overnight at Cabellas in Salt Lake City for a couple of nights and then headed for Diamond Canyon over the mountains. The campground was empty so we had the pick of sites. Boy did we get good views from our sites. One morning there were 6 cowboys rounding up the cattle. We had never seen that before.

On the Saturday October 10th we drove on to San Rafeal Swell for a few days. Boy what agreat camping spot we have. Tim & Jan have taken us on a couple of wonderful 4 wheel drive where the views and the mountains have been spectacular. Thanks Tim & Jan.

Tomorrow October 14th we are heading for Goblin Valley and then onto Capitol Reef State Park. So we are still in Utah but having a great time.

Untill next time, take care and stay safe. We love you all.

Hi Once again. A lot has happened in our lives since the last blog. Susan had to return to Canada for a family emergency and then I flew to England to attend my moms funeral. However all is well now.

After I returned to Phoenix from England my buddy Dave flew down from BC and we drove the MH back. Had a couple of problems but nothing major.

We spent the next 3 months helping with the new born and family. Lovely to have a grandaughter we can spoil as well as the grandsons.

We are back on Tan Island for a month and returning to the mainland early July to see a specialist about my knee problem.

These pictures are from Tan Island. #1 Susan helping to build the greenhouse. #2 Les doing the same. #3 Les is cooking oysters.

Will update in a couple of months as I am going fishing in July.

Well here we are back on the Blog. Susan has been on at me enough.

We are at Roosevelt Lake which is north east of Phoenix and enjoying the sunshine. Today Wednesday Susan has been wearing shorts and Tim & Jan have been paddeling on the lake.

We have had problems with the computer ie. IT CRASHED BIG TIME so now we have a nice new one. Wow what a difference. Congratulations to us as we now have a new GRANDAUGHTER, well done Patrick & Becky. A nice addition to Sean the big brother. She was born January 25th weighing in at 5lbs 12oz and 5 weeks early. All is well and picture above.

The pictures here are of our front and back yard at Roosevelt lake. We will be staying here until the end of February