July 18th Hayward's Outback

Our destination today is a Potluck lunch at Hayward's Outback on Saddle Springs Rd. up in the Piute Mts.
We took the Raz, went out through Weaver Creek then onto Caliente Creek Rd. We had to drive a short distance to get up to the Fire Station and Piute Mtn. Rd.  We took Piute Mtn. Rd to Saddle Springs then on to an area of Private land called Valley View.  The rest of the group came up via Hooper Hill. We arrived first and checked the cabins in the little community.

On the drive up thru an old burn area

The gate is locked.  We are the first to arrive

 This is the original cabin on the mine site 

orig on left, middle is Bunk House, Party house

Party house.

relaxing after the party

July 16th A Day at the Coast

John loaded up his new toy RAZ and we headed to the coast. It has been so hot here in Twin Oaks, that a day at the beach sounded great. It was cool enough that I wore a sweatshirt all day. What fun!! New toy goes FAST.

un-loading is exciting!

 Dunes are steeper than the pictures show

Dolphins playing in the surf.

Alaska Reunion July 2014

KAYHI Nifty Fifties held it's 8th reunion in Ketchikan over the 4th of July weekend in 2014. I flew up on July 1st and had a great time.  Our first event was a Reception & Cocktails at "The Fish Pirates Saloon". They served great Horsd'oeuvres and most used this as dinner!

July 2, 2014                               Reception

July 3, 2014
I spent a lot of time out at Bob and Lynda Adams. John & Audrey and Laurie were staying with them and I was able to get a lot of visiting done. This is a picture from Bob and Lynda's back yard..

Dinner for a Bird

Our Picnic was held July 3rd.at the North Tongass Community Club at Refuge Cove. We started the day at Bob and Lynda's, were able to see one of the new grandchildren. I think her name was Ona.

We had rain all day so we never did get down to the beach. They do have a very nice building that gave everyone a dry place to eat and visit.

Audry walking to the building. 

John and Audrey getting ready for food.

Salmon on the BBQ

Bob and Lynda passing out booklet's

July 4th Parade

Reminds me so much of Tehachapi Parades.

July 5th  The Banquet

The Banquet was located at the Best Western Landing Hotel. This is where I was staying so all I had to do was go down and cross the driveway to the Sunny Point Room.

Audrey and John

Margaret and Tore

Laurie

Mary Mike making a toast to the best Reunion EVER.

Sunday July 6th

Most all of the people from out of town left Ketchikan on Sunday. I was lucky to have one more day and to spend it with Margaret and Tore. Margaret and I  talked "quilting and quilts" then went downtown to check out the wonderful shop they have. I was very sorry to hear the shop is up for sale.  After a round of shopping we went back to Margaret's for a delicious dinner. Then it was back to the hotel to pack and head for home.  

Monday July 7th.  Up early to fill the rental car and take the ferry over to the airport.  I was surprised to see several of my reunion friends leaving on the same flight to Seattle.