September 28...National Ketch-Up Day for Writers

 By

Gypsy Rhapsody

(a 1977 Airstream that just created a new national day...

Ketch-Up Day!!!

It's to celebrate all those writers out there

that are finally getting around to "ketching up" with life.

Unlike all "national days", Ketch-Up Day can be any day of

the year...it can even be celebrated more than once.

I think it is going to take me more than just one day

to accomplish this task.  

OK...first of all, my last blog was 4th of July.

What comes next?

OH...I got it...

"V and D's Texas Crew Heads West"

Shopping/Eating in Taos

Daughter, Emilie

Granddaughter, Maddie

Dave

M and V's Dad, Roy

Grandson, Vincent

Boat Building

Who's supposed to be building these boats?

Hmmm

Headed to the Red River to see who's boat is up to snuff.

You can see Roy and Vincent (yellow shirt)

and

Emilie and Maddie (light blue shirt)

Vannie said it was almost impossible

to differentiate which boat belonged to which child.

BUT...Maddie's came in 3rd in her group,

so she was allowed to race again.

Alas...her boat did not win...

but a winner to V and D, for sure.

Still friends...kinda

The cheering section!!!

Go Carts 

When you can FINALLY go by yourself!!!!

Vincent loving it!

(check out that scenery...

that's part of the RR ski slope)

Dave said he didn't know who had the most fun

in this girl's-only team.

Emilie or Maddie???

Hiking

Always a good first hike of the season...

Hiking up to the Questa Cemetery

It's not to long or short...

or to steep or to gentle...

or to hot or to cold...

"It's Just Right" (said Goldilocks to the 3 Bears) 

Maddie and Vannie...all smiles

The 2 V's...

Vincent and Vannie

heading back down.

Girl's Sleepover 

Maddie said that this was supposed to

make everyone look younger

and more beautiful.

All 3 said, "It really works."

OK...I'll take your word for it.

Dave and Roy said, "It really does."

(No fool in that group.)

Vincent had no comment...probably wise.

Hmmm...I think Maddie was right!!!

The Princess tucked in for a sound sleep.

Red River Rope Course

Maddie and her friend are geared up and ready to climb!!!

Where is the rest of the crew???

Vannie said they all bailed out....Cluck, Cluck!!!

Yep...that's Maddie...on the last leg of the course!

What a risk-taker!!!

White Water Rafting on the Rio Grande River

Vincent and Maddie ready to fight the rapids.

...and fight they did...

You'll notice there is no V or D in sight.

That's because they said..."Been there, done that."

The old folks have spoken.

Emilie, Roy, Vincent, and Maddie had a great time.

Caribel Condos

Vincent just caught supper.

Rainbow Trout ...YUM!

The Toss Game

Maddie has the "form"!!!

Vincent has the "eye".

🎝The Parties Over🎜

The Texas Crew headed back to Texas,

but small mementos remained behind to remind

V and D of all the good times.

Painted Rocks

and

Wooden Boats

National Ketch-Up Day has been a huge success!

Ketch-Up Day II coming soon.