Thursday, November 25, 2010

Made it to La Paz


Overlook at San Jose del Cabo

The city of La Paz from our anchorage

Jan on the Malecon in La Paz

La Paz sunset

Boobie bird stopped by while we were sailing

Sunset - Candelero Chico

Sunset - Timbabachi

Dolphin racing Cuervo



Mulege River-only fresh water river on Baja

Sunset while at sea

Well, after three weeks of sailing and anchoring in some really cool places we made it to La Paz. These are just a few photos from the Sea of Cortez and down the Baja.














































Friday, October 8, 2010

Last week of living on land

Well, we finally move out of our casita and onto Cuervo on 10/15.

We've worked hard getting ready for the move, and everything that we've done really looks good. We've met some good people while living here, and alot of them are also part of the sailing community, so we'll continue to see some of them down south in La Paz and Puerto Vallarta this winter.

We hope all of you are happy and well!

Friday, September 3, 2010

S/V CUERVO..back on the water





We had a perfect launch on Tuesday, 8/31. The entire process from work yard to our mooring ball on the bay, was a total of 30 minutes, we couldn't have done any better than that, THANKS TO CAPTAIN DAVE!

Friday, August 27, 2010

Party at our place





There's a jeeping reunion held annually in San Carlos, and it happens be be held at our place. We found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but really didn't know what to expect. The mexican people love their music, and love it loud! On Saturady, 8/21 we were invited to all the festivities by our new amigo Oscar. We joined them in their barbecue, cocktails, and danced to the band, what a blast! I think there were about 30 guys or so, and they all stayed the two nights between our place and 310 Behia. What a nice bunch of guys.

Oscar sent us some photos of the fun night, so I've posted a few. Everything wrapped up about 4:30 a.m. Darn they can party!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Jan surrenders to the Mexican heat



I gave up the long hair due to the heat down here. I went to see Roxanne at Maru's and got the ole hair cut! Ahhhhhh.....

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Our latest move to a new casita












Well, our air conditioner went out on Sunday, so we were fortunate enough to have a new place available for us to move right in to. So here we are, we didn't think things could get any better, but the did. We went from one awesome place to an even more awesome place.

The weather is a balmy 95 degrees everyday, not much change.

We ride our bicycles every morning, and then come home and hang out in our pool, life is incredible!

Dave's working on Cuervo. We should launch her with a couple of weeks, and then we'll be remodeling the inside while we're on the water on our mooring ball. We'll be able to see Cuervo right from our casita.

Adjusting to life in Mexico has been quite easy. Needless to say, Dave, Lucy and I are very content with life.

We hope all is well with everyone!!! :)

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Our bungalow in MX








Our pad is the one on the bay, centered in the photo (beige and blue)

Friday, July 9, 2010

Safe arrival in Mexico on 7/5

We left AZ on 7/5 and moved into our little bungalow on the behia by 5:30 p.m. the same day. We feel so fortunate, and we need to stop and pinch ourselves daily to really realize we are living the life we planned just 15 months ago!! We love it here!

Photos of our pad and its views ahhhhhhhhhhhhh...... will be on their way soon.

We hope this finds you happy and healthy!!

Friday, July 2, 2010

Still in the states and in no hurry to do anything, it's great!

We decided to stay with Dave's sister Deb in Arizona through the 4th of July. This way we get to spend time with Deb, and nephews Andrew and Matthew. Deb's friend David lives in Bisbee, and there's always lot's of fun things taking place on the 4th, so we'll be hanging and having a blast in Bisbee, what a cool little town!

I'll update the blog as things progress! Happy Fourth of July to everyone!

Sunday, June 27, 2010

The Homeless Oldham's


Closing took place on 6/25. We were completed moved out by 5:00. We looked like Beverly Hillbillies driving up to Sal and Kel's, the only thing missing was Jan in a rocking chair atop of La Bamba (our mexican car).

We couldn't have spent a better last weekend anywhere else and had as much fun as we did with Sal and Kel. On Saturday, six friends came by and an unexpected party began. I began bartending with my main goal being TRASH THEM ALL and have a blast doing it, I SUCCEEDED.

The night ended with Kelly passing out from the extremely strong C&C's I was mixing him. The rest of us with real good buzzes decided it would be fun to deface our dear friend Kel in fun. So, with permanent markers we all signed his butt, and decided to just leave the markers tucked into his belt with his half-downed jeans, sounds sick, but consider the crowd, Sal, Dave, Karen, Andy and me.... No party, like a party with those Harmon's.

Sunday, Gail came over and we all had breakfast together, and a nice visit. After breakfast we broke out the guns and started our target practice, and we really suck, so all God's creatures are safe with us.

Wow, what can I say, but too much fun!!!!

We Love You Sally and Kelly, and New Year's Eve 2010, La Paz, Mexico!!! :)

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Bon Voyage Party Hosted by Sally and Kelly

On Saturday, 6/19/2010, Sally and Kelly hosted a party at their home, and invited all of our friends from northern Colorado. I don't anyone that throws a party like Sal and Kel, we are sure lucky to have such great best friends. It was so nice to visit with everyone, you will all be missed, but you can always come see us!

It was a tropical theme, and everyone dressed in tropical attire, had blow-up palm trees, kiddie pools, and one of our favorites, a SpongeBob SquarePants blow-up. We had a blast! Great company, great food, and anything you could imagine to drink. Val put together an incredible mix of tropical music for us, which played all night long, and Katie was the bartender, and what a bartender, thanks so much Val and Katie!

THANK YOU SO MUCH SAL AND KEL!!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Still closing on 6/25/2010

I think at this point in time, all our friends are ready to see us go, as we've had some pre-mature parties, and then more parties. We really are heading out now after a long year of selling off everything we own.

Thank you to all of our family and friends for your friendship and support over many years. We hope you can sometime come sailing with us.

The blog will be kept up to date, so please check it from time to time, so you know where to come meet us.

Live happy and healthy like it's your last day on earth!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Less than three weeks left in Colorado

I am finding things very stressful, but I'm working on being the best that I can be, physically and mentally. Dave and I will miss family and friends very much, and both of us appreciate all the good time shared over the years with everyone.

We look forward to living everyday of our life happily together with our girl (or boy?) parrot Lucy.

We love you all!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Still here

Well, on 5/15/10, we received a decent offer. If all goes well, we will be on the road to Cuervo on 6/26/10, and CAN'T WAIT TO BEGIN ANEW! Send some good vibes our way! Adios Amigos!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

House Update


Well, negotiations on the pad didn't work out. A very low offer was presented to us, we countered it, but they couldn't swing it, so the quest for a buyer goes on. All it takes is one....

Some pics from December, 2009





Dave and I spent three weeks of December and the first part of January on Cuervo. Justin came down from Sacramento to spend Christmas with us. We went out sailing and anchored in front of The Hangout (good beach bar) and watched the kite surfers until the sun went down. Went back to Behia San Carlos the next morning.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Still waiting on the house to sell!!!

Two properties sold, and only one to go. We'll be back on the water very soon, and can't wait!!!