Stan England

It looks like I’ll get to teach a class in Singapore in August. I hope so. What I’ve read makes it sound like a wonderful place to visit.

What fun I had visiting the Squished Penny Museum. Pete and Christina who run the museum are such gracious hosts. The collection is nicely arranged and they love to talk about all things related to elongated coins.

Burn your pants!
1819 15th Ave W – Seattle WA 98119 – Tel: 206.282.4226

picnic supper on the big lawn before the laser light show.

The sights, sounds, smells. It’s a blast.

Had a great time on a US Air Force TDY (temporary duty) doing air-to-ground missile testing. The hospitality of our hosts was superb.

I’ll never forget seeing the Northern Lights.

This time I’ll go on the Harley.

A little plaigiarism of Samuel Clemens line about San Francisco came to mind recalling San Diego. I remember the wind barriers at the outdoor dining decks at the Hotel Del Coronado to cut the bone chilling breeze. I’d probably be better able to enjoy now that I’ve acclimated to cooler weather.

The hotel it a beautiful spot. The harbor tour was nice until the Navy security folks met the group at the dock. For some reason they didn’t take kindly to the M80’s being tossed off the back of the tour boat in close proximity to their submarines. Geeesh! Some people sure are sensitive. :)

I had just married and my Oregon native wife was with me as we traveled cross country on our way to Alabama. She came running into the hotel room to tell me there was something wrong with the electrical lines near the moving truck and I should move it.

The “something” ended up being the buzzing song of the Cicadas.

She learned to enjoy them after we lived for a few years in various southern states.

We plan to ride the Amtrac. This is my first big trip with him. He’s 7 years old.