On The Road Again...

Hi Friends,

We are on the road again, so tracking is back up. We will turn on the GPS when we move.

Here is the GPS Gizmo.


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Peace,

Don http://www.tuckertimes.com

Glorious Sunday Ride

Hi Friends,

Putting the wraps on a wonderful weekend with my amazing wife that was highlighted by a fun horseback ride.

We took off towards Washoe Lake Equestrian Park about 12:30 or 1:00 on Sunday just wanting to get out of the house and getting to know Brenda's new horse, Dually. So we saddled up and headed out the gate ... and came back 4 hours later.

Brenda wanted to take the horses down by the Lake this trip so we headed there first. Both Pete and Dually were wonderful and seemed to really enjoy the new sights and sounds. They also got a chance to interact with other horses and a bunch of kids that were enjoying Washoe Lake.

After about 2 miles Brenda decided to take off towards the Southern part of the park and see what was down there. We explored the Eastern shoreline and amazing views of the mountains as well as taking time to explore the equestrian part of the park (picnic area, water troughs, arena and such). The we headed back towards home to try to catch up on all the things we were supposed to do instead of riding.

Total time was about 4 hours and we covered about 12 to 15 miles. It was wonderful and I am pretty sure it was just what Brenda wanted on this day. We got back home to feed the horses and ourselves and I am sure all of us were equally worn out.

Looking forward already to next weekend.

Peace...

Don http://www.tuckertimes.com

Celebration of Spring, Living and Special People

Hi Friends,

Winter is trying but failing to hold on for yet another month. But, Spring is pushing it away and bringing with it a World full of new beginnings.

I love Spring and everything that comes with it. The smell of freshly mown grass, the first flower on the trees and the feeling that everything in your life is or could be new again. I get out more in the Spring and take long walks to clear my mind from all the junk the World throws at me. I really need my walks, as they allow me to get my weight down and to make my personallity half way tolerable.

Since we last chatted, we have picked up two new horses that are part of our family. Lady was the first coming to live with us a few weeks ago. Brenda is still getting her confidence up so she can be a regular trail partner. We also have Dually, that just joined us a week ago. he has an amazing personality and will be Brenda's immediate answer to Spring trail rides. So one of our new beginnings will be to ride the trails in Washoe Valley all Spring and Summer until we run out of trails. Then we will start from the beginning again.

Spring also brings with it the hope of a fun vacation, maybe some place sunny and warm and relaxing. We are working up plans now on how to spend some quality time with each other to recharge each others Spirits.

The last couple of days, I have been following the sad story on Twitter about a young man that will be loosing his young wife. It breaks my heart to read his posts as the story of their life together comes to a close. I have really been thinking about the time I have and how I spend it. I have thought about what life might be like without Brenda and I don't like that story much. So I am re-determined to make every day and every moment with Brenda a special memory. This year marks our 27th Anniversary, I can't wait to share the day with Brenda, laughing about the past and looking forward to the future. I read this quote yesterday and It really hit home. “If we spend our time with regrets over yesterday, and worries over what might happen tomorrow, we have no today in which to live.” I don't know who wrote but it really says a lot.

Share the time you have... and Love.

Don http://www.tuckertimes.com

Big Snow Week, In My Rearview Mirror

Hi Friends,

It is only fitting that a week that started with an amazing spiritual lift would bring one of the biggest snow storms of the season. Maybe the two are tied together somehow ... maybe I just imagine that they are.

I told you in my last post about how amazing my week started, and the follow up is that it ended with up to 8 feet of new snow in the mountains and a new feeling of joy in my Spirit. I opened my mind to new things this week, new shift with new expectations and got to see some of the most beautiful scenery I can remember.

On Monday a day I usually work, the weather was great and the route I usually drive over Donner Pass was open with no chain controls. On Tuesday (my new Monday) I headed out to Donner Pass only to be turned around at Truckee and decided to make the trip by driving through The Feather River highway. It is much further and very windy, but it one of the most beautiful drives I have ever made. The river was running very high and waterfalls were coming from the mountain walls like I have never seen before. Plenty of wet snow was adding to the effect of Heaven.

Swapped trailers in Sacramento as usual and tried to make it back over Donner Pass again. Same luck as before and I was going to spend the night in Auburn tonight. No snow in Auburn, but it was pouring rain causing local flooding and slippery streets. Nice room, but not as much fun without the wife and puppies around.

Wednesday morning didn't bring much change and I was headed back to Reno over highway 70 again. The snow must have really come down on Tuesday night as the trees and roadsides sported a new white outfit, heavy and beautiful. I really enjoyed the ride and look forward to each new adventure I experience. This one was fun, eye opening and thankful.

Wonder what this coming week will bring? Maybe more snow, maybe a new thing I will see or experience that folks trapped in an office miss. It is a wonderful life isn't it?

I read this neat little quote by Yoko Ono this week and it stayed with me. I wanted to share it with you.

“Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance.”
Yoko Ono

Peace

Don http://www.tuckertimes.com

Yippee ... Amazing Life Energy Today

Hi Friends,

It is truly an amazing day. Woke up this morning full of positive energy and almost no negative thoughts at all. Still trying to figure out what I did different, and of course wanted to write it all down, but can't find my journal. I am scribbling thoughts to just about everything I can write on in an effort not to miss anything.

It has been hard for me to grasp this positive energy because this week marks a new work schedule for me. I really have a hard time changing my work schedule when I have been enjoying the one I had. It makes me feel out of sync and even causes a bit of panic in me from time to time. So today when I woke up and was almost buzzing with this energy, it took me by surprise.

The season is turning, feeling more like Spring every day. We are just less than 2 months away from a week vacation and the chance to discover new sunsets and adventures. Maybe these things are contributing to the peace I have. Maybe not!

So I am off today to get a new journal so I can be prepared for tomorrow when I am going to welcome in a new day filled with this feeling and energy. I also found this great bit of inspiration by Joseph Cambell that may be just what you need to get through today.

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.
-- Joseph Campbell

May Peace be with you and in you today, allowing you to share a kind word with someone in your life.

Peace,

Don http://www.tuckertimes.com

Take Us With You ...

Hi Friends,

Rockwell said in a song...
"I always feel like somebody's watching me
Who's playing tricks on me
I always feel like somebody's watching me
I can't enjoy my tea!"

Well it's nothing like that, but if you want to take us with you on your new shiny Google G1 or other smart phone, you can check in on us and see what we have been doing. The Tucker Times is now formatted so you can to be viewed in a mobile format. Just go to http://www.tuckertimes.mobi if you want to see for yourself.

I am sure we have missed some of the features that would make this even cooler. If you know of anything we missed, just drop us a note so we can check it out.

Until next time ...

"I always feel that somebody's watchin' me
And I have no privacy
I always feel that somebody's watchin' me
Is it just a dream?"

Don http://www.tuckertimes.com

Flying to the Bay

Hi Friends,

Had to fly down to Hayward for company training tis Saturday. It has been a beautiful day (and so far a amazing week) so it was great to look out the window and check out the sites. Sometimes you forget just how amazing the area you live in is and it takes something like flying over it to remind you.

I had the window on the Southwest flight so I got an eye full of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Took a few pictures to share with the camera in my phone and this afternoon checked them out. After walking around in Union City for an hour or so, I went back to the pictures and thought about how lucky I am to live next to Lake tahoe, a block from Washoe Lake and far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. The fine folks down here are so busy running to and fro and honking their car horns with their cell phone on their ears .. it is just amazing. Anyway, can't wait to get home and kiss the wife and listen to the quiet.

Peace

Don http://www.tuckertimes.com