Liz's Ramblings

How time flies.

2011-05-29T12:10:00.003-08:00

Hard to believe I have not posted in so long.
It is spring/summer here in Alaska.
I love my life and all that is in it. I have great friends and family.

What no Snow

2009-11-01T00:59:00.001-08:00

Wow November in Alaska and no snow. Hard to believe, but true.
Last year we were just returning from a great trip. I am feeling the need to travel. Hummm where shall we go next.....

New Toy

2009-07-02T22:00:00.002-08:00

Larry bought me a new toy. Yes a motorcycle kinda. It is called a Can-Am Spyder. 3 wheels total.
2 in front and one in back. I love riding it. The weather has be very nice in Anchorage so have had lots of great days to ride.

2009-05-20T17:54:00.003-08:00

The Beams are up for the new loft in the Garage. (larry's Man Cave)

Time to Rest and Lay in the Sun

2009-02-24T15:26:00.003-09:00

OH my goodness. We have found sun and warm weather. Today it is a nice 75 degrees. A light breeze. Just enough so you don't get overheated.
We are having a blast. It is about nap time so I will cut this short.

Happy Birthday Brenda.

2009-02-24T15:16:00.002-09:00

The Birthday Girl..At Breakfast.
Isn't she pretty in her new Scarf. Having a great time.

2009-02-22T15:39:00.002-09:00

Larry and I are having a great time. Nice and Sunny. Sea is not very bad. Relaxing and enjoying the great food.

Time to Travel

2009-02-18T23:41:00.000-09:00

Time to go on a Cruise don't you think.

Larry and I leave on our next adventure Friday 2/20/09. We are headed to Hawaii. Taking a nice ride on a Holland America Ship from San Diego.

I can feel the warmth already. Check back as I will be posting during our trip.

To funny not to post

2009-01-25T00:01:00.000-09:00

Athens Greece

2008-10-26T11:01:00.000-08:00

What a nice city. Our hotel is very centrally located. It is convient to walk around. Some of it can be hard. Walking up and down hills and stair cases. I think the people who built the stairs must have been Giants. or I just have very short leggs. The food is wonderful. The people for the most part are very nice. The view of all the things around are wonderful.

Bling

2008-10-25T09:55:00.001-08:00

When we were in Israel my wonderful husband bought me a beautiful piece of jewelery. There is a story behind it. Our friends the Dajani's have a Bazaar in the Old Walled City of Jerusalem. On all our trips to Israel we have visited their store. Well last year the father passed away. This piece is the last one he designed before passed away. We have bought other items from him. So of course I had to have this piece.
I am so spoiled.
Liz

Cruise comes to a close

2008-10-24T10:32:00.000-08:00

Wow what a wonderful time we have had. It is hard to believe it is almost over.
Tomorrow morning 10/25/08 we will be leaving the ms Rotterdam.

Then the Compadre's will be seeing the sites around Athens Greece.

I can hardly wait.

Soon enough we will be back in Anchorage and then the work begins to pay for the shopping Larry and I have done.

All in all we have had so much fun. When we were in Egypt I was amazed at the way people live. Dirty water in the canal, trash everywhere. The pyramids were very nice to see.

I am not sure about the internet access while we are in Athens so this may be my last post until we get back to Anchorage.

Jerusalem, Israel

2008-10-22T12:04:00.001-08:00

Oh my goodness. Today we walked and walked. My short legs with large steps to climb was very difficult.
By the end of the day we were very tired. In bed and asleep by 9pm.
We were off the ship by 8 or so. Our tour guide had some problems with security. He finally allowed to get closer to the Ship.

Then a drive from Haifa to Jerusalem. I love being in Israel. Everytime we come back it is like returning home.

We were able to go the Garden Tomb. One of my favorites. Some walking through the old city.
Lunch

Then to the Dejanies store. Where my wonderful husband bought me a beautiful necklace. More about that later.

Then to walk the Old City Wall. That was a great experience. To look down and think about how the armies have protected that city time and time again.
I just love this place.

I truly believe there is no place on earth like it.

Sun and Relaxing

2008-10-20T10:37:00.000-08:00

Today was a day at Sea. So we have been taking advantage of the wonderful WARM sun. Laying around and swimming when we got to hot.

I actually have some color (mostly red) but color just the same.

Tomarrow (10/21/08) we will be up at 5:30am and ready to disembark as soon as we are docked.
I am so excited to be going back to Israel. I can hardly wait.

Liz

2008-10-19T12:59:00.000-08:00

Tonight was our second formal night. Larry and I are all dressed up.
Thanks to a great friend I had a beautiful outfit.
After dinner Larry and I were voted to be in a Newlywed game of sorts.

It was a lot of fun. Thank goodness I will probably never see any of those people again.

At Sea

2008-10-18T21:37:00.000-08:00

Today we will be spending our day at Sea. Going back through the Bosporus, past Istanbul then through the Dardanelles. A strait about 38 miles long. Averaging about 180 feet deep. Should be exciting. The Captain will be busy for sure. Pictures to follow.

Bulgaria

2008-10-18T11:04:00.000-08:00

Today we visited a traditional family home in the country. It was so neat to see how and where they live. The man and wife invited us to look at there home after they fed us some very nice food.
He sang and played the accordion.

Mc Donalds in Romania

2008-10-17T02:26:00.000-08:00

Today we are in Constanta Romania.

What a pretty sea port. The Weather has been Fantastic.

We found a Mc Donalds here. The picture is Brenda with her Cherry Pie!

This Cruise is the best thing we have ever done.

Lastnight we were playing BINGO. I was one number from winning a 7 Day Cruise.

Darn I did not win.

Liz

Fun in Istanbul 10/13/08

2008-10-14T00:11:00.000-08:00

Istanbul Turkey

2008-10-13T23:43:00.000-08:00

We saw Istanbul Turkey.
We were on the Bosporus. A very busy waterway.
Today we get to relax as it is a day at sea.
I am amazed we are here. I keep pinching myself to make sure it isn't a Dream

2008-10-12T00:19:00.000-08:00

This morning we are on the ms/Rotterdam. We left Athens at 5pm Saturday 10/11/08 which would have been 6am 10/11/08. So far our trip has went great. The wonders of all wonders is all the luggage got here with us.
Having a great time.

Time to go.

2008-10-08T22:30:00.000-08:00

Almost time to go.

9:25 am 10/09/08
We leave for the Trip of a lifetime. With a group of great friends.
Over the next 20 days I hope to blog daily. To keep friends and family up to date.

New Garage

2008-10-05T21:22:00.000-08:00

New Garage for Larry

Great Friends

2008-10-01T22:05:00.001-08:00

Barb and Brenda two beautiful women.

Sylvia's Flower Bed

2007-07-28T14:50:00.000-08:00

Sylvia Merryman's Flower Bed

Red Salmon fun

2007-07-28T14:45:00.000-08:00

Oh what a great time. Thursday July 26, 2007
We went down to Kenai River to visit Gary and Sylvia Merryman.
Gary took us out to do some Dip netting.
What a great time. Our first float produced 5 fish. Gary's comment was 6 more trips for limit
Well...the next float we got 11 more fish.
After that I'm not sure how many. I just know Larry had 3 fish in his net at one time and I had 2.

We had a great time. Thanks Gary and Sylvia.

Max telling Secrets

2007-05-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

Hey pop let me tell ya something

Happy Anniversary #15

2007-05-23T23:46:00.000-08:00

May 23rd, 2007 our 15th Wedding Anniversary.

We had a very nice dinner and quiet evening.
I am so very lucky to have a great husband like
Larry.

Love,
Liz

2007-03-08T10:44:00.000-09:00

Been almost a year since my last entry. I must not have a life, Or I am to busy to make entries. I think I don't have a life.

Moose Moose Moose

2006-07-10T23:56:00.000-08:00

Moose guarding the Grass Clippings

2006-05-29T20:09:00.000-08:00

Dinner Time

New Born

2006-05-28T05:47:00.000-08:00

Max woke us up at 5am this morning to see this cute little thing.
Momma is licking the baby.

Flower & Bug

2006-05-07T19:39:00.000-08:00

Picture taken by Fred Kring, on our
trip to Amman, Jordon I love the detail, Liz

No !!! it is my ball

2006-05-03T12:27:00.000-08:00

Clay in Vancouver

2006-05-03T12:25:00.000-08:00

Taken in Vancouver Washington,
Had a great visit. Very nice place.

Max's New do!!

2006-05-01T18:23:00.000-08:00

Max? Do you think you could look at me.

Vancouver no not Canada, Washington

2006-04-23T08:21:00.000-08:00

Today I am Visiting Clay and Sherri in their new Apartment.
Only here for a couple of days. Had to come and check on things.
Pictures when I get some.

Liz

Petra, Jordon.

2006-03-28T16:44:00.000-09:00

Larry and I went to Israel again. A side trip we did was going to Jordon and seeing the Very Old City of Petra.
What a Place to see.

2006-01-15T14:59:00.000-09:00

Malcolm great friend, you will be missed.

A wish

2005-12-25T01:15:00.000-09:00

Merry Christmas,
from Anchorage Alaska.

May the love of Jesus be with you always.

Liz

Max and Larry

2005-12-11T21:39:00.000-09:00

2005-10-17T16:36:00.000-08:00

Buddy Bear's New Gordon Racing Uniform

2005-09-19T22:11:00.000-08:00

Larry thinks a Bass Bike is nice. Orange County Choppers made this for Bass Pro Shop. It is on display in Las Vegas.

2005-09-19T22:03:00.000-08:00

Messes Brothers Can Make. Clay trying to stack sodas in the door. Boy you are in trouble...just wait until Sherri See's this

2005-09-02T10:45:00.000-08:00

Today is my puppies first birthday. The picture below is of him and his sister. Millie in in the fore ground. He has the short hair. My friend LaNae owns Millie. The are spending the day together. Play Play Sleep then Play some more. Like having Twins.

2005-09-02T10:43:00.000-08:00

Max-n-Millie Million 1 year old.

2005-08-08T16:11:00.000-08:00

Max with new haircut.

2005-08-07T13:45:00.000-08:00

Mmmmm Good

2005-08-07T13:44:00.000-08:00

Fresh Caught Silver Salmon...

2005-07-23T16:56:00.000-08:00

Ready to be Frozen.

2005-07-23T16:55:00.000-08:00

Larry's Fishing Sucess

New Deck

2005-07-05T12:37:00.000-08:00

A few years ago. Larry and I were talking about how nice it would be the have a deck twice the size. Here is the completed project. Complete with a wonderful hot tub. Max loves it he would live out there if I would let him.

2005-07-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

Finshed Deck

2005-06-24T20:02:00.000-08:00

School Salmon Anchorage 6/24/2005

2005-06-13T22:40:00.000-08:00

Dead Mosquitos from Mosquito Trap. I shall kill them all.....

2005-06-11T17:55:00.000-08:00

Me and Max...What a sweetheart

2005-06-11T17:53:00.000-08:00

Jamie Lang, Leader of Laughing Ravens.

Pink Ribbon Ride

2005-06-11T17:41:00.000-08:00

Today was The Pink Ribbon Ride/Poker run. Turned out to be a great day for Motorcycle riding. The ride supports Breast Cancer Awareness.
Larry and I had a great time.

2005-06-11T17:40:00.000-08:00

Me at the Pink Ribbon Ride

May 29, 2005

2005-05-29T21:26:00.000-08:00

Today is a beautiful day here in Anchorage. Sunny finally a little wind to keep the bugs away.
Today is also the 26th year since my dad passed away. It is hard to believe he has been gone so long. Growing up with just my dad and brother we were a very close family. We had a lot of great times. Our house wasn't always the cleanest but, boy did we have fun. Dad was always happy and looking for something fun to do with or for his kids. In the winter we went sledding. In the summer we went riding our bikes.
I recently came across a letter my dad sent to me. It was my first year in college.

Excerpt from Letter from Clayton C. Carruthers, Dated November 1976

What I had to do with molding you as a person and a personality; I am proud and happy at the outcome and that God gave me that privilege.

I hope that from your life with me, I have passed along these two things to you.

It is better to be a giver than a taker as there is much to receive by giving. Not only of material gifts but, the gifts of love, kindness, and compassion.

And----
That life requires a whole lot of understanding. There is not book of rules that stand for each situation, but every situation must be analyzed and then understood.

That people were not born hard to get along with;

but that their lives have been influenced by other people, that have made them the way they are these are the people who need love as this is what they have never had and need to learn about love.

Now that little girl Elizabeth is a woman and she must go out into the world and spread her influence.

Good Luck and Much Success; You will always have my

Love,
Dad

2005-05-29T21:12:00.000-08:00

My Dad and Brother 1976

Wonderful Saturday

2005-05-14T17:48:00.000-08:00

Alaska at it's finest. Sun a little wind. Still a great day.

2005-05-08T22:25:00.000-08:00

Max and Millie, Max my dog and his sister have been spending time together.
My friend ownes Millie. The dogs have been having a great time. Just like human kids. The get into fights all the time. Then curl up and go to sleep together.
Puppies are so funny.

2005-05-08T22:23:00.000-08:00

That is what I call a few bikes.

2005-05-08T22:21:00.000-08:00

Max and his Sister Millie

Summer in April

2005-04-29T21:13:00.000-08:00

Living in Alaska 73 Degree days never happen the last week of April.
Today was a beautiful day. My husband and I took our first motorcycle ride of the season. What a great way to see our state. Hard to believe a month ago we didn't think the snow would ever go away.

2005-04-26T11:11:00.000-08:00

Max the bucket head

Israel thoughts

2005-04-12T22:40:00.000-08:00

Having been back for 2 weeks. I have been thinking about our trip to the Holy Land. What a great experience. We saw so many great places. Never once did I feel in danger or afraid I might get shot or anything like that.
The weather was kinda nice. Some mornings were cloudy but still nice.

2005-04-12T22:37:00.000-08:00

Pretty tree

2005-04-12T22:17:00.000-08:00

Max and Flowers

New Year 2005

2005-01-06T01:08:00.000-09:00

Wow another New Year has come. I always wonder what the year will bring.
Last year was a great time. Larry and I traveled 18,000 miles in our car. Going from Anchorage, Alaska to Naples Florida then back to Alaska in just 4 short months.
This year we are going on a tour of the Holy Lands. I believe it will be the trip of a lifetime. So much history in that land. Many first for me. My first trip out of the United States. The first time getting a Passport. Staying in Washington DC upon our return. Seeing the Whitehouse. I really believe 2005 will be a great year for me.

2005-01-06T00:06:00.000-09:00

Christmas Puppy. What a good Sport to hang in the stocking.

2005-01-06T00:02:00.000-09:00

Max before Oct 3, 2004

New Puppy.

2004-11-30T13:04:00.000-09:00

I have had Max now for a month. What a little sweetheart. Like all young puppies he loves to explore his surroundings. Getting into trouble is his favorite past time. Or biting me. He confuses kissing with the bite on the chin.

First Attempt

2004-10-23T19:35:00.000-08:00

Wonder's what to write about? Me, My husband, Life or ???

I am so looking forward to getting a new puppy, Max will be his name.
He is now 7 weeks old. Born in Oklahoma. On Sept. 2nd 2004. He will be in Alaska on Nov. 3rd. I am so very excited.