Paxico, Kansas

We drove across Kansas today, or were blown across. Jim wishes it had been a tail-wind instead of a cross-wind. I think I saw some Longhorn cattle from Texas that blew across Oklahoma and landed in Kansas!

Because of the wind, cousin Jim stopped a little early today and we found a neat little town called Paxico (about 30 miles west of Topeka) . Jim and Pat tasted some wine at the Wyldewood Cellars winery and bought some cheese and sausage that is make locally. Many of the wines are made from berries: blackberries, elderberries, etc. The winery also sells elderberry concentrate, which they claim is "nature's option" for allergies, arthritis, asthma, colds and flu, constipation, diabetes, excema, and viral infections.

Since I don't suffer from any of these ailments, I didn't try the "cure." But if I find some good snake oil....

Warmest regards, Gus

Sky Sox Baseball Game

Last Saturday, (4/17/2010) we went to the Colorado Sky Sox baseball game--at least we tried! Scitor Corporation sponsored a family day at the ball park, and we were invited for lunch and a game. However, it rained so much the game was postponed until the next day. As you can see from the picture, the field was covered and the clouds were so low we couldn't see the outfield fence. The food was great, though. Thanks to Scitor for providing a great family outing for its employees.
The next day we went for the double header and saw the Sky Sox (AAA affiliate of the Colorado Rockies) win two games.
Warmest regards, Gus

Red Door Coffee House

I just spent a couple of weeks in Espanola, NM, and had a great time at the Red Door Coffee House. Art and Mona Martinez are such great friends and they treated me so well.
If you are ever in the Espanola area, stop in to see Art and Mona. They also have the Cottonwood RV Park at the same location as the Coffee House. Both are located on Highways 84/285 on the south side of Espanola.

Warmest regards, Gus