GRANDPARENTS ON THE GO..'CAMP GRANDMA'

Jayden learning to sew a straight stitch

"Camp Grandma"  ---- Spending one week with my six-year old granddaughter brought back such fond memories of summers home with my own children 30 some-odd years ago.  However, I don't remember being so patient and listening so intently.  I don't remember giving them choices of milks like chocolate and strawberry or even a hint of mocha.  I don't remember saying "that's ok" when something spilled or reading more than one book at night.  Did I really show my granddaughter to sew and iron this past week? Yes I did.

Making a Father's Day gift for her dad

   We did group trips with Mrs. Burford and her grandchildren and we had some unexpected adventures that turned in to lessons.  There is much to tell and much to learn from this past week.  I hope to share it on this blog including the cars we traveled in.  Our adventures will be in Discover the Phoenix Region and Grandparents on the go. 

   More to follow....
   

New Eyewear for Dogs.... Doggles

PET SAFETY IN CARS


More and more motorists are travelling with their pets. They deserve a safe trip just like our human passengers so here are some safety ideas

If you have a small dog ( less than 10 pounds) you should have your little princess in a cotton canvas carrier which will easily attach to any seat, allowing them to look out the window. This has a safety harness incorporated in to the carrier.

Doc in his harness

A travel harness for your bigger dog is a seatbelt by all accounts. It fits around the back of your dog’s front legs. You attach the harness to the auto seat tethers like the child safety seats. This also prevents them from jumping from back to front causing a distraction to the driver.

Dog Ramps for the more mature dogs or boomer dogs… the ramp allows your dog to enter and exit cars without having to leap, jump or wait for a lift. Some actually convert to floating devices for entry and exit to pools or boat docks.

How about dog goggles or “doggles”? Yes ! for pooches poking heads out the window in order to protect their eyes and they have l00% UV protection.

Pets need to stay safe too!

The 2011 Chevy Silverado Truck of all Trucks

A GRAND TRUCK


2011 Chevrolet Silverado
2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab

By: Melanie Droz Boomer and X

Typically, not many would get excited when asked, “Can you help us move a Grand Piano?” However, when you are test-driving the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, your eager response is, “Sure, I would be happy to help!” So, that is exactly what we did. Matt and I jumped into the Silverado and headed over to my sister’s house to dispose of the old piano before picking up the Grand.

We knew we should relax in the Silverado on the way over, before the heavy lifting would begin. Who are we kidding? I would not be lifting anything at 8 months pregnant. However, the luxuries were hard to beat. The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab comes equipped with Bluetooth, OnStar, auto dual zone air conditioning, XM radio, Bose premium speaker system and bucket seats.

We kept cool and comfortable while jamming to upbeat music in order to pump us up for the move. Because we were so comfortable, we were nearly tempted to use the OnStar to find last-minute movers to take our place. With hands-free calling, we could have easily contacted our OnStar advisor who, based on our location, would have been able to provide us with nearby services. In the end, we (again, I mean my husband) decided to man up and meet the strength of the 2011 Chevy Silverado.

The Silverado has a 6.6L V8 turbo diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, and the Silverado 2500 4WD comes with heavy duty trailering equipment, which means the Grand Piano was no match for this truck. It is comparable to a 200-pound man dragging a piece of string; that is how easy it was for this Chevy to transport the Grand. Because of the Silverado’s pure strength, Matt and I were inspired to start moving. I was so enthused; I carried the piano seat bench.

Anyone who has seen a Grand Piano knows the splendor of its looks. However, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado matched up nicely carrying the sleek Grand. The steel green metallic exterior, chrome rear bumper and surround grille, and 20” aluminum wheels all added to the grandeur of the Silverado’s appearance. Driving around with both made us all look beautiful and strong.

For $57,199, the price of the Silverado we drove, which is just a tad more than the cost of a Grand Piano, we felt safe moving the precious black baby grand back to my sister’s house. With a 4-star government safety rating for rollover, 4-wheel ABS brakes, theft deterrent system, stabilitrak and a rear vision camera, the piano made it home in one piece. It was only when the guys moved it out of the truck was it in trouble. Even with the EZ lift tailgate, the men struggled with the weight of the piano. One big scratch was all my sister needed to demand their next purchase be the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab.

I would be happy to own either one… but since I don’t play any musical instruments but I love to drive… I think you know my choice.