So Done With 2012; New Hope for 2013

What a year 2012 has been for us.  It’s been a year of some fun trips – some local, some a little farther away.  We didn’t go far and it seemed that every trip had some “interesting” memories.  We tore up the Fit in Pendleton and spent over a week marooned at the Casino there…not a bad place to be stuck though, all things being equal.  In total that ended up being a pretty good trip.

Our number one boy was sidelined with increasing mobility problems but still he soldiered on for a time.  We said a sad good bye to Rusty in July but his memory lives in our hearts forever.


The biggest blow came in June when I lost my sister (center) suddenly and unexpectedly.  But this is life, and loss, while hard, is a part of life.  We go on.

The rest of the summer was wonderful right here at home with family and grandkids visits to keep us company.  The grands did their annual show, this time with a Beatles theme. 

We had a visit from a couple using the Boondockers Welcome website and they were such great people.  We had backyard visits from Judy and Everett, Allen and Lolita, Ed and Carol, and Betty and Joe.  We met the Weavers at our favorite Roaring Rapids Pizza Parlor, and met up for a second time with Sue and Mo.  I hope I didn’t forget anyone but that seems like a pretty good social year for meeting bloggers when it feels like we didn’t travel much!

We started on what was supposed to be a trip to Glacier National Park in September but, after a nice night boondocking in Dave and Carol's driveway, we again had a problem with the Fit.  Still, while our plans changed and we didn’t go where we had planned, we did have a wonderful trip eventually.  The best thing about that was getting rid of the Even Brake and getting the Stay in Play Duo.  Best thing we ever did!  No disrespect to the Even Brake as I know others have had great success with it.  I just don’t think it works well in the Fit.  We are VERY happy with the Stay in Play set-up.

Today to end out the year, I have the 5 teenaged grandkids here for a sleepover.  Grandpa is on duty right now while I take a much needed break and write my blog.  Whew!!  Love those grands but they sure do have the energy.

The day did not start well as we said goodbye to Punkin kitty.  She had a sore on her foot a couple of weeks ago and we bandaged it up and it seemed fine.  Last night it broke open again and bled profusely.  We took her to the vet today and found out it is a rare form of cancer that is not curable.  So Punkin joins Rusty at Rainbow Bridge.  At least she found a great home with us when she adopted us 12 years ago and she had a good long life. 

So what lies ahead for 2013?  I have only positive expectations.  It has got to be better than 2012.  We plan to do more travel and we are excited for the future.  We are leaving the past where it belongs, and moving forward into whatever lies ahead.  Life still holds endless possibilities and we intend to grab those that we can.

And you know the best thing about 2013?  It  is NOT a presidential election year…can I hear a big AMEN ha-ha!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone and we’ll see you down the road.