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16 April 2013
Looking back
I was just going through some old photographs and found this. My beautiful daughters back in 1992. We were on holiday on the West coast of America. Rachel was going through her tom-boy stage
31 October 2012
Travelling Tales - Part 11
Arizona State HOG Rally 2004 - we planned a couple of state rallies for this trip. I was a bit anxious as we wouldn't know anyone but I needn't have worried, everyone was so friendly. Registration was soon sorted and a programme for the weekend gone over. As we were staying a couple of nights in Williams, we got in some supplies, Peter got another haircut, took a look round, had dinner and a few beers and checked out what we wanted to do and see whilst in the area.
Friday 18th June - Another visit to the Grand Canyon was on the cards, we got up early so that we could walk the rim trail, then we headed out to Valle to start the Poker Run which ended at the local dealership - more t shirts bought. They laid on a cook your own BBQ which was good. We arrived back in Williams in time for the on-street entertainment. They had basically blocked off great areas of the town for live bands and disco. If I tell you my diary of this event ends here and doesn't start again til Sunday you will know I had a great time. We met with a couple from Flagstaff and far too much vodka was drunk. Apparently Peter had to guide me home past the police station trying to keep me quiet! I think he was telling lies. Saturday was a haze of sickness (I was very sick) and a sore throat (from trying to talk over the band)! The events for Saturday were at the Rodeo Ground, Peter went on the Harley, I walked..... very slowly. I spent the day trying to find shade, Peter ate two free lunches. There were the usual rally games, parade etc, to be honest once you've been to one Harley Rally you have been to them all. We had a good time but ended up having an early night as Sunday was meeting the girls in Vegas.
Sunday 20 June - left at 5:45am - very cool we even had to stop in Kingman for a hot drink to warm up! We got pulled over on the Arizona/Nevada border for a check, the troopers were really nice and it turned out one of them had been stationed at Alconbury which is only 15 miles from us, small world. Stopped for a few pictures at the Hoover Dam.
Arriving in Vegas at 9am - met the girls for brunch, then once we had checked into our room at the Luxor we spent the afternoon around the pool where the girls napped (jet lag). Dinner at the Harley Davidson Cafe, then watched the Bellagio Fountains, played the slots (not my idea of fun) though I love to people
watch
.
- not my photo
Monday - Breakfast at the Treasure Island and then we hit the shops. Beck and Peter spent the afternoon in the cinema seeing the latest Harry Potter. Rachel and I wandered back to the hotel, you cannot imagine how far the Luxor was, it never seemed to get any closer especially as we had all the shopping We spent a quiet afternoon then met the others for dinner. I actually don't like Vegas its too hot, too busy and too trashy.
See the brown arms and white legs!
Tuesday - Buffet breakfast with the girls at the Luxor - goodness they did justice to it. Then on to Excalibur so they could play the kids slots!! The last time we went to Vegas they were 10 & 12. Another afternoon at the pool, shade for Beck as she was sun burnt! A quiet dinner at a Mexican restaurant - everyone was a bit subdued as no one wanted to say goodbye, neither of them wanted to go home, and seeing them had made us very homesick. It was lovely to see them even if it was a short visit, but it made us realise how much we missed them.......
Friday 18th June - Another visit to the Grand Canyon was on the cards, we got up early so that we could walk the rim trail, then we headed out to Valle to start the Poker Run which ended at the local dealership - more t shirts bought. They laid on a cook your own BBQ which was good. We arrived back in Williams in time for the on-street entertainment. They had basically blocked off great areas of the town for live bands and disco. If I tell you my diary of this event ends here and doesn't start again til Sunday you will know I had a great time. We met with a couple from Flagstaff and far too much vodka was drunk. Apparently Peter had to guide me home past the police station trying to keep me quiet! I think he was telling lies. Saturday was a haze of sickness (I was very sick) and a sore throat (from trying to talk over the band)! The events for Saturday were at the Rodeo Ground, Peter went on the Harley, I walked..... very slowly. I spent the day trying to find shade, Peter ate two free lunches. There were the usual rally games, parade etc, to be honest once you've been to one Harley Rally you have been to them all. We had a good time but ended up having an early night as Sunday was meeting the girls in Vegas.
Sunday 20 June - left at 5:45am - very cool we even had to stop in Kingman for a hot drink to warm up! We got pulled over on the Arizona/Nevada border for a check, the troopers were really nice and it turned out one of them had been stationed at Alconbury which is only 15 miles from us, small world. Stopped for a few pictures at the Hoover Dam.
Arriving in Vegas at 9am - met the girls for brunch, then once we had checked into our room at the Luxor we spent the afternoon around the pool where the girls napped (jet lag). Dinner at the Harley Davidson Cafe, then watched the Bellagio Fountains, played the slots (not my idea of fun) though I love to people
watch
.
- not my photoMonday - Breakfast at the Treasure Island and then we hit the shops. Beck and Peter spent the afternoon in the cinema seeing the latest Harry Potter. Rachel and I wandered back to the hotel, you cannot imagine how far the Luxor was, it never seemed to get any closer especially as we had all the shopping We spent a quiet afternoon then met the others for dinner. I actually don't like Vegas its too hot, too busy and too trashy.
See the brown arms and white legs!
Tuesday - Buffet breakfast with the girls at the Luxor - goodness they did justice to it. Then on to Excalibur so they could play the kids slots!! The last time we went to Vegas they were 10 & 12. Another afternoon at the pool, shade for Beck as she was sun burnt! A quiet dinner at a Mexican restaurant - everyone was a bit subdued as no one wanted to say goodbye, neither of them wanted to go home, and seeing them had made us very homesick. It was lovely to see them even if it was a short visit, but it made us realise how much we missed them.......
27 April 2012
Birthday wishes all round
Yesterday my eldest was 32. On Saturday the youngest will be 30. I find it hard to believe that my girls are so grown up, where did the years go?
Happy Birthday to you both.
Looking forward to our night out on Saturday!
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| This photo was taken in Vegas in 2004 - they are still as silly!! |
9 June 2011
5 June 2011
Team Speechley - Norwich 100
You may remember my report of the Norwich 100 from last year, well I am pleased to report that my team completed the full 100 miles today in 6 hours 47 minutes riding time, 7.5 hours with the breaks. Averaging a speed of 15mph. They are stiff and tired, but oh so happy. Stuart was with me on the finish line, luckily with his camera, I forgot mine, well we were up just before 5 this morning. So he has some action shots which I promise to post when I get them from him. You will have to make do with a photo of the medal and certificate for now.
Well done Peter and Rachel - they say they aren't doing any more but I'm not entirely sure I believe them!
28 April 2010
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