catching up.

Good afternoon.
Last Saturday, Craig was in a mood for a little road trip, so we drove down to Boulder City. I think it's about a 45 minute drive. It's just a little south of the valley on the way to the dam.
Actually, the city was built as a place for workers on the dam to live. As such, there are no casinos in the city. They put it in the city charter so as to keep the workers focused on the building of the dam. And even though the dam was finished long ago, they've kept the casinos out. Probably the only city in Nevada without a casino.   :-)
But of course, there are casino's not to far from there.
Had lunch and did some window shopping. Was a nice little getaway.
Made another grape/cranberry pie today.....

I don't precook the grapes like most recipes call for as we like a little more firmness in ours.
And here's a interesting plant I saw on my walk the other day....

It's some type of Aloe. I don't seem to have much luck with them myself. I think I over water everything.

But my geranium and daisy are going gangbusters, so I can do something right.   :-)
Here's the latest puzzle I finished this afternoon....

Craig cooked a shank ham for Easter Sunday. Very good! He thinks good hams have to ahve a bone. I'd have to agree. They do taste better.
And the neighbor that 'rented' space in my fridge to thaw a turkey, brought a plate of leftovers that we ate today for lunch. It was yummy also!
Well, that's my quick little update.