Weekend Camping

This weekend we went camping on Lake Cascade near Tamarack Ski Resort. It was very pretty and relaxing. It was also freezing. The sad thing was that we knew that the temperatures would drop to around 24 degrees before we left. We are just two sorry Floridians earning a new respect for cold! We had our Florida clothes and a tent designed for much warmer days.

We enjoyed walking on the lake shore and finding animal prints.

We call this picture "Not a Dog."

When night came, the moon was so huge and bright! Willy looked hilarious because we bought a sleeping bag shaped like a mummy and he could not even move.

Willy was amazing because he turned from a 8-5er to a woodsman. It was very relaxing, for me anyways. I woke up and he was tending the fire and frying his sausage on rocks! Afterwards, he rode his bike at Tamarack in some snow.

We will post some videos as soon as we can of the lake! We miss everyone!

Remember Us?

I know you tried to block it out, but this is what we look like!

The Library!

Hello,

Today I went to the library! It was pretty cool. I checked out a lot of books that I needed to help develop my novel. It feels great to write that 'out loud.' I never knew that it could be this much fun to write your own stuff. At times frustrating, but you really get out what you put in. Boise really encourages reading. They even have book mobiles that travel around town. There is even a branch of the library at the mall! How cool is that for nerds like me!?

I should also note that returning home from the library I became so lost that I actually left the city of Boise. You would think our house would be hard to miss because all you have to do is head to the MOUNTAINS to get there. I had to call my dad for mapquest.

This weekend we are escaping to the mountains for a little camping trip. I am writing it so it must be so. (Last weekend it rained and was freezing.) I am going to read in the sunshine while Willy tears up the mountain trails with his bike.

Have a nice weekend everyone!

The 300zx had a baby... 350z!!!

Our faithful old 1990 300ZX has been resurrected in the form of a 2006 350Z.

The comparison:
300zx vs. 350z
Auto vs. Manual
Where's 2nd Gear? vs. Braaaaaappp!
2+2 vs. Coupe
White vs. Gray
222 HP vs. 306 HP
Marisa vs. Willy
hahahahaha!

Nice!!!

OLD...

NEW!!!

A little Willy singing Willie and a little Z slide show.... Off the road again!

Backyard Hill and Sunset

The other day, Willy decided to go explore our backyard and beyond with his bike. I climbed up the hill (sometimes crawled) and went to where I thought the top of it was. When I got to that spot, only then did I realize that I was only half way up the hill! I brought water, the video camera, a sheet to sit on and a book. The idea was to wait for Willy to return the way he came and go home with me.

About 30 minutes later I see a tiny biker coming up the street. Willy didn't know where I was but crawled up the hill anyways to find me and bring me home. How sweet of him because I would have had trouble crawling down on my butt!

Fall is Here

Mom says that the wild horses we saw the other day may be free range horses. This makes more sense... no matter what, still freaking cool!

It is finally getting chilly enough for us to start using our fireplace. Willy is the official fire starter in this house! It gives the house a nice atmosphere. Speaking of atmosphere, I have been cooking fall foods. I made a butternut squash and apple soup today. I really liked it but Willy misses the saltiado! With the left over squash, I am making butternut squash bread topped with streusel. Should be yummy. I have to admit that I am missing my friends and family... The holidays are gonna be tough this year.

-Marisa

Wild horses

Hello,

Willy and I decided to take a drive up to our local ski resort, Bogus Basin. Incredibly, we saw three wild horses! At least we think they were wild; they didn't have any horse shoes on. It was awesome.

You can tell that I got a little excited and my filming techniques may have suffered for it. Also forgive my blond questions! I was excited, ok!?!

-Marisa

The 187 Crew!

187 Bikes Video

The original FL 187 bike crew video. Represent!

-Willy

The Lucky Peak Reservoir

Lucky Peak Reservoir

Lucky Peak Reservoir is about 10 miles from our house in Boise. It is the beginning of the Boise River which flows through Boise. The Lucky Peak Dam regulates the water flow through town. Floating down the Boise River on tubes is a popular summer activity. Marisa is scared of water moccasins eating her, so we have yet to float it. Uhhh this is Idaho woman! Watch out for those beavers!

-Willy

Welcome to the Daily Dallas!!!

Hello Everyone.

We are making this page to keep in touch with friends and family back East. Hope you enjoy!

Marisa and Willy