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Dubai, Cambodia, Vietnam, Honolulu – Oct.-Nov. 2025
Click Here for a Photobook of the Entire Trip This was the fulfillment of a dream, and the last thing on Gail’s Bucket-List. The travel itself was wearying for two eighty-somethings (see the Boarding Passes on the back cover), but we made it—learned a lot and met some great people. Hope you enjoy the photos.
Read MoreFamily UnCruise to Alaska with TransCanada RR ~ July 2025
Click Here for a Photobook of entire trip This was a terrific adventure for our entire family. The eight of us, Jerry & Gail (aka The Patriarch & Matriarch”), Jamie and his daughter, Meagan, and her husband, Caleb, and Paige and her husband, Devin, and son. Devin James, met in Juneau and boarded the Wilderness…
Read MorePear & Candied Pecan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Candied Pecans: Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and water to a small skillet on medium heat. Stir until the mixture starts to bubble, about 2 minutes. Add pecans to the skillet and stir for about 3 minutes. They should be completely coated in the sugar mix and have a fragrant smell. Pour onto a…
Read MoreMUSCICAPOIDEA
Nightingale (Greece) Oriental Magpie Robin (India) Equatorial Akalat Thrush (Kenya) Rufous-throated Dipper (Argentina) Anteater Chat (Kenya) Stonechat (India) Black Redstart (France) Whinchat (Estonia) Indian Robin Red-billed Oxpecker (Kenya) Yellow-billed Oxpecker (Kenya)
Read MoreGalahs (Australia)
Keas (Australia) Lorikeets, Rainbow (Australia) Macaw, Golden-collared (Argentina) PARAKEETS Alexandrian (India) Grey-hooded (Argentina) Mitred (Argentina) Monk (Argentina) Plum-headed (India) Red-crowned (New Zealand) PARROTS Australian King Brown (Kenya) Burrowing (Argentina & Chile) Reddish-bellied (Argentina) Red-winged (Australia) Rosella, Pale-headed (Australia)
Read MorePaige & Gail Eat the Big Apple September 2022
For Photobook of trip, click here
Read MoreArgentina, 2010
Click here to view Photobook of entire trip Birds & Critters Sights Tue, Oct 5, 2010 Departed 7:40 PM JFK, terminal 4; TAM Linhas Aereas JJ8081; Long flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil, Guarulhos International Terminal, arriving at 6:40 AM; Departed 9:35 AM (an hour late) TAM Linhas Aereas JJ8000; arrived Buenos Aires 11:25 AM Wed.,…
Read MoreP & G in Montreal 2019
Click here to view Photobook of Paige & Gail’s excellent trip to Montreal June 2019
Read MoreGratin Savoyard Serves 4
Heat oven to 400. Rub inside of 1.5 qt. shallow baking dish w garlic. Grease dish w half butter. Dry potatoes on paper towels. Combine potatoes, 1 c of cheese, salt and pepper. Arrange in dish. Bring broth to boil. Pour over potatoes. Sprinkle w remaining cheese and dot w butter. Bake 40-45 min or…
Read MorePumpkin Seeds–toasting
Separate seeds from pulp and rinse gently. Drain well. Place in bowl and toss with a little oil. Spread onto a waxed-paper lined 15x10x1″ baking pan. Let stand for 24-48 hours until dry. Remove waxed paper. Toast at 325 for 40 min, stirring once or twice. Season
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