Hi All,

It was really good to have Beth down this past weekend.  She arrived at John Wayne airport this time.  It gave a more direct flight fro Syracuse, but she missed getting good Texas BBQ brisket at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport.

Friday morning after my treatment, we were able to get together with a long time friend -John Obenaus.  We hadn't seen each other in about 20 years.  It was good to see him and catch up.  He also just become a double grandfather.

We then headed down to Palm Springs for one night at the Palm Springs Hyatt Regency Suites.  Its a good thing that the rates were VERY reasonable as it was showing some wear-and-tear.

For supper, we went to a wonderful Austrian place called "Johannes". Exquisitely outstanding food!  Sabbath morning, we were dragged out of bed  before sunrise so we could have a sunrise/Valentines Day/Birthday hot air balloon ride.  The photos below are from the balloon ride.  From left to right and top to bottom - an olive grove with an olive press in the middle.  There are 2 rows of orange trees around the perimeter; looking back at the other balloon with the shadow of our balloon; In the basket with the balloon up before takeoff; after the flight with the pilot.

After the flight, we asked the pilot where to get breakfast.  He dropped us off at Sherman's New York Kosher Style Delicatesen and Bakery where we enjoyed a marvelous breakfast.

It was a wonderful weekend. Thank you Beth.