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Good morning from Collegeville,

It is a beautiful sunny day in central Minnesota.   Our trip to Phoenix and Sedona was awesome.  We flew US Air for the first time.  It was a smooth flight, but two small children had to use barf bags as we landed.  That is the first time that I have had that experience.

My sister and her husband have a home in Sun City West, a Del Webb project that is special in many ways.  The city has five rec buildings available to owners and guests.  Owners are required to pay an annual fee for access.  There are volunteer posse members that drive the same kind of cars as the official police.  A group of volunteer men clean the steets on Saturday mornings.  The rec buildings have indoor pools, outdoor pools,  pool tables, lawn bowling and stained glass classes.  There is no excuse for boredom in Sun City West.  In the morning you go out in the backyard to pick an orange for your breakfast.  What a life.

We spent two nights at The Lodge At Sedona, an award winning bed and breakfast inn.  Not only do you get a gourmet breakfast, but they serve a 2 PM snack and a 5 PM appetizer.  Next time we do plan to ask for a room that does not have anyone staying in a room above.  You can get info at www.lodgeatsedona.com  or  800-619-4467.   We visited Jerome on the way back to Phoenix and our first stop was the lobby of the Connor Hotel of Jerome.   We picked out a turquoise ring which made the desk clerk very happy since it was her son Robby who had created it.  Their rooms are spectacular also.  We plan to go back to Arizona many times.

The show this week is a live performance from the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.  Special guests include Chet Atkins protégé’, singer, songwriter and guitarist Steve Wariner, legendary record producer and songwriter Cowboy Jack Clement and The Dave Rawlings Machine.  Andra Suchy has become a regular guest and her duets with Garrison are a joy to listen to.  Enjoy the show.  

“To simplify your life and spend your energy and time on things that are meaningful to you, you must acquire a knack for saying no.” 

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