OlenFoto: 2013

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Amusement

There is nothing quite like filling yourself with overpriced, really bad food and then seeing if you can make yourself sick by going on spinny rides. You start out putting your kids on tame rides at the zoo and before you know it, you are driving to New Jersey to seek out the fastest and tallest roller coasters around. Below are a collecton of photos at amusement parks.

Ahh Cotton Candy... back in the good old days when it came on a stick - not in a bag. Cheating a bit - as this is really at the zoo.. but they had rides !

More Cotton Candy. What is Brett Baird doing with a sno cone ? Can Mormons not eat Cotton Candy ??

Classic picture of Jake and Alex loving the hopper

More recent trip to Canobie with a more extreme version of the hopper ride. Kelsey, Jake Tyska and Jake

Scrambler ! Why is Dede wearing overalls and a long sleeve shirt ? Not many advanced safety options on this ride

Recent trip to Six Flags in NJ. Adam, Jake, Hannah and Kelsey

Nan on an empty ride

Jake riding with Mom and Kelsey. The animal options get more diverse as the years go by...

Can't get enough of merry-go-round pictures ? The 2008 road trip.

Uncle Jeffy and Bretto ridding the skateboard at MOM

Kath and Jeff. What was the name of this ride ?

He has got fighter pilot written all over him....

Don't worry Kathy, you are in good hands.

Look at me in the front row ! Everest @ Disney

Hands up !

More hands up

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Aunt Kathy and Kelsey preparing to launch

Hard to believe the guy in the back is driving a real boat now

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Whenever the kids were on this ride I would always think to myself "boy I wish the kids would ring those bells more". The people operating this ride were not paid enough

Now that Jake is driving - I need a second steering wheel on my car.

Jeff on the Skyway. A little sad this is now my favorite ride again

Two pictures over 30 years and 1,000 miles apart. Is that the same car ?!?! Somebody check the VIN #

One person seems to be having slightly less fun... God bless her for going on....

Friday, May 10, 2013

Cactus Classic

I spent 4.5 wonderful years in the desert and, although I am not sure I would want to live there year round, enjoy going back for visits. I enjoy the heat, the abundant sunshine and the laid back lifestyle. Here are some pictures of visits to AZ.

My dorm freshman year at ASU. Like most things from my era - this no longer exists. I was not even aware I owned long pants when I lived in AZ

Playing Golf at the ASU golf course - I think at Jeff's bachelor weekend. With college buddies Brad and Kurt. Wish I played more golf during my time at ASU - it was pretty cheap for students. Although carrying my clubs on my Schwinn was a challenge.

My one of two visits to Tuscon where I was not arrested

Me and my lovely bride at the top of Squaw peak on the recent trip

Interesting crew at the Fiesta Inn in Tempe. Jeff, Me, Nan, Greg King, Scott Gordon (roomate), Brent Glaspie (cousin) and Dad.

Jean Shorts !

Jeff and Catherine - South Mountain ?

Brett and Kelsy outside the ASU library - where I told them I spent ALL of my time !

I miss those shorts.

Living large in Wickenburg.

Not much of a desert scene but nothing says Arizona like a 32oz Circle K Thirstbuster. Take that Mayor Boomberg.

Captain of Industry.

Palm Walk at ASU.

During our courting period. Karen would never let me wear that tanktop today.

Soaking up the sun

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Egg Hunt

Easter is a time to celebrate the risen Lord and also spend time with friends and family. Below are a collection of photos from Easters across the years.

April 1968. Sister Dede with Easter Bunny. Love the curtains

The Surro egg hunt was always had eager participants.

Jake - always a boy of moderation.

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"This egg is as pretty as me !"

"This one must have money in it !"

Dede, Nan and Me coloring eggs. Hard to believe in 30 years we have not made many advances in egg coloring technology. We can't come up with anything better than vinegar ? Really ? Somebody is asleep at the wheel at the Paas company.