Sunday, January 24, 2010

My Birthday Trip to Big Bear

Tarzan has wanted to take me to Big Bear Lake for quite a while. After significant research he decided to surprise me for my birthday (Average yearly temperature in January is 47 degrees).

Mother Nature had other plans. Despite our resolve to attempt Highway 330 on Friday and Saturday, it just kept snowing (yes they have not received this much snow in 34 years). Finally Saturday afternoon the local police department made the decision that only residents could get through.

Change of plans. We decided to the Southern California Harley Tour and pick up all the patches from the stores (you can all insert laughter here). After a bad experience at Quaid (out of patches, out of pins, out of stickers) the plans were changed again.
Change of Plans take 2: LA's Fashion District.
Somehow this is the only picture I took. I think I was completely overwhelmed with the feeling that I had crossed over the border wearing clothing meant for a snow cabin.
Adapting is a great thing. Got to go to bed early. Saved a ton of calories (had planned to make S'Mores at the cabin), get to see Kim today and will be back in Phoenix for my birthday.
Love you Mother Nature

6 comments:

KFuj said...

I'm glad you had a good trip even though it didn't turn out the way you had planned.

It took my mom 4 hours to get near Mt High in Wrightwood. She lives about 30 miles away.

Queen B said...

now that sounds like an adventure! not everyone gets that for their bday ;)

Kim Thomas said...

Such a great day, I feel like it was my birthday!!!!!!!!

LoSpace said...

From the forest to the fashion district, you did it all!!! PS I loathe not having the correct wardrobe packed...

Diane said...

I hope you found some great things in LA! I would prefer to go there instead of freeze even though snow is fun.

Anonymous said...

As long as you moving - you having a good time. Love the adventure. Mom