FEDEX Late Delivery

Well, as it turned out we were involved in some of the late FEDEX  deliveries.  The FEDEX truck showed up early this morning with a huge package.  Actually, it was the largest package we've ever received at the motor home.  First thought was where are we going to store this gift, but as it turns out that won't be a problem.

This is what we received from our son and his family this morning.  Yep, 2 1/2 lbs of Whitman's Sampler.  Keep in mind that is a 42 inch tv behind the box, so you can get an idea of the size of the candy box.  They also sent some delicious cookies to add to our mix.  I don't think we will go hungry for a long time.

It's been a long tradition in the Clark family to have a Whitman's Sampler box of candy at Christmas.  We all enjoy the candies and they don't last long around the Clark household after Christmas.  This box may take a little longer to finish off since I have been avoiding candy lately to preserve my teeth.   Gerry will have to take up the slack this year.  I wonder how they freeze?

We took a drive through Saguaro East National Park today just to get out and relax for a while.  Gerry noticed the entrance fee is $10 per car now and since we have the Golden Age Passport we got in free.  If you like National Parks and Monuments and are 62 yrs of age or older, you can purchase a lifetime pass for $10.  Great bargain. 
 
Golden Age Passport was a pass issued by the National Park Service until January 1, 2007. It has been replaced with the Senior Pass of the new pass series now called America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and authorized by Congress in December 2004.
The Senior Pass is a lifetime entrance pass to United States national parks for those 62 years and older. To obtain this a senior citizen need only go to any National Park Service facility that charges an entrance fee with the following:

• Proof of age (must be 62 years or older).
• Proof of citizenship (must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States)
• Ten Dollars cash (the one-time processing fee as of January 1, 2008).

There weren't cacti in bloom today, but the 8 mile drive takes you through some different terrain and thousands of Saguaro cacti.  Many of them are well over 100 yrs old and beautiful to see.

It was a relaxing drive and over all too quickly.  There were a number of others driving through the park today and the ranger said they have been busier than usual with park traffic.  We will head back there again around the first of February and maybe some of the cacti will be in bloom.

I talked to my doctor today about some concerns over my knee.  He said everything was going along smoothly and I was making good progress.  I'll know more next week when I go in for my 4 week exam and I am looking forward to receiving the go ahead to drive once again.  I sure do miss it.  Gerry is about to go out of her mind with me wanting to take a drive - or several- every day.  She doesn't mind driving during the day but draws the line at night time driving.  The oncoming headlights really interfere with her comfort zone.  Relief is on the way, Gerry.

That was our day, how was yours?