September trip to California

Life was quiet for us in August and early September. We stayed at home and did the usual things, hiking, working at the ski area, church and activities with family and friends.

Our big trip this year, besides our numerous trips to Vail Colorado, was a drive to California to visit Ken and Gerd, see the new Getty Museum, a doctor appointment in Ventura and then a mini vacation with Jeanne and David in Cambria, with a tour of the Hearst Castle and visits to nearby beaches. The details are in the pictures so please watch the slide show.

What the pictures won't tell you is anything about the doctor appointment. Milt was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November 2007. He was told that all indications said watch and wait. It was recommended that he have a test to determine the location of the cancer. The test was done by a clinic in Ventura that had the best technique. It was a minimally invasive test using ultrasound, and it showed that the cancer is not in a dangerous place and that watch and wait is the best protocol. Good news!

Autumn is here, the aspens are glorious, the nights are cool and we are getting our ski clothes and equipment ready for SNOW, we hope.