2023 journal

 31 Aug 2023, Thursday Priorit ized Daily Task 5:00 AM PST - Pray, pack, check out of the Nugget Hotel in Reno, fill the Subaru with gas, talk to Matthew and Michael before conference video with Eric Fisher at 2:00 PM MST, approve a proposed purchase of A&M from Janie Morrie Dunman and Nancy Abercrombie, drive to Lehi, wash the car, fill car with gas and buy groceries, check the mail, prayer with Jeliic and Debbie and I had prayer together before going to bed at about 11 PM MST.  I copied the proposal and filed it in A&M, Eric Fisher, file We were up early, had prayer, showered, and packed before going down to breakfast at 6 AM.  I checked us out of the hotel and drove to Wendover, UT stopping twice for gas.  I talked to Matthew and Michael before our conference video meeting about the proposal to Jimmy and his mother Janie Morris Dunman and Nancy Abercrombie to purchase A&M Investments.  After the meeting I gave Eric Fisher, Attorney, to proceed and send the proposal or of

 30 Aug 2023, Wednesday Priorit ized Daily Task Maggie Davis' 12th Birthday Libbie Traveller's 18th Birthday We got up early, had prayer, ate breakfast from the food we had packed, checked out of the Motel 6, and drove to Reno, NV.  This was the first time I had not made arrangements for us to spend the night.  I called Matthew and asked him to get us two rooms each with two beds.   The rooms were nice and away from the Golden Nugget casino.  In the back in the parking lot was a BOQ Cook Off where we bought dinner and took it back to our room.  After dinner we had prayer together, Debbie and I had prayer, and to bed.  Today was Maggie's 12 birthday and Libby's 18th.  We sent them texts wishing them each a happy birthday.  I got a text from Blake who sent me a picture of Olin Brown McAlpin. I put it with some of the pictures on 14 Jan 2023, with my father, Olin McAlpin.                                                                       Reno, NV.

 29 Aug 2023, Tuesday] Priorit ized Daily Task Muir Woods State Park, Redwoods Drive up Highway 1 in California along the coast  Point Arena Light House Motel 6, Fort Bragg, CA We had prayer, packed the car/SUV, checked out of the lodge, and stopped on the way to Muir Woods State Park at a pharmacy to get some toothpaste, etc., and have breakfast at a small local cafe.  It is a good thing we made reservations for parking or we would not have been able to enter the park.  We hiked the Redwood Creek Trail (2 miles).  These Redwoods are different from the Giant Sequoias that are further inland.  (Coast Redwood, 379 feet high, lives for 2,000 years, and its diameter at chest height is 22 feet, and its bark is 12 inches thick, while the Giant Sequoia height is 311 feet, it lives for 3,200 years, its diameter at chest height is 40 feet, and its bark is 31 inches thick) The tallest Redwood in Muir Woods is 258 feet, about the height of a 23 story building.  After leaving the park we drove up

 28 Aug 2023, Monday Priorit ized Daily Task Ljucica Jelicic's 71st Birthday We had prayer together, showered and shaved before breakfast. Check out of Holiday Inn Express in Lebec and drive to Pier 39 San Francisco and meet Gavin, late lunch at Fisherman Wharf and dessert at  Ghirardelli Chocolate factory established in San Francisco in 1852.   Palace of Fine Arts near the bay Lombard St., steep and winding as a snake Golden Gate Bridge Check-in at Muir Woods Lodge 10 minutes north of Golden Gate Bridge We were up early, had prayer, showered, shaved, got dressed, and packed.  We have got organized on this trip and have small bags we take in so there is not much effort in packing the car when we leave.  I drove last night through LA and up to Lebec; after we filled the car with gas, I let Debbie drive to San Francisco.  We had to stop and fill the car with gas again.  I had called Gavin and made arrangements for him to meet us at Pier 39.  We toured the pier, took pictures of the s

 27 Aug 2023, Sunday Priorit ized Daily Task Lebec. CA con #44823070 and #86167039 Holiday Inn Express Strip the beds, wash and dry linen - pack and load the Subaru 12 Noon: Church with Beth and children in San Clemente - Mike Murdock 4:00 PM - Birthday party at Michael and Autumn's for Maggie Mirko, Ljubic, and Bojana waded in the Pacific Ocean near Michael's 11:00 PM - Holiday Inn Express in Lebec, CA Debbie and I slept in, had prayer, and studied scriptures.  We stripped our beds, and Ljubica, and Bojana stripped their beds.  Debbie washed and dried all our dirty clothes, bed linen, and towels.  Later we made beds and cleaned the bedrooms and bathrooms.   Matthew helped us load the luggage on top of the SUV.  We drove up to San Clemente and attended church in Michael and Autumn's old ward where Beth now attends.  We missed sacrament and during the Priesthood meeting, Mirko and I went back in the chapel.  Debbie, Ljubica, and Bojana stayed in the chapel and we all were ab

 26 Aug 2023, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Task Navy USS Museum Midway Battleship Carrier, old town San Diego (Mormon Battalion), San Diego Temple, and meat market on the beach Debbie and I were up at about 6:30 AM and had prayer together and personal prayer before showering and shaving.  We ate breakfast; Matthew got back from playing tennis; Bella wanted to go with us to the museum, but changed her mind and stayed home with  Madeline and Ava.  I gave them my water canteen from the Grand Canyon Mule Ride and thanked them for letting us have Ava's room.  She and Madeline slept together in Madeline's room.   I rode with Matthew to the San Diago where the Battleship Midway is docked.  Debbie came with Mirko, Ljubica, and Bojana.  The tour of the museum was very interesting.  We took pictures and Matthew purchased a handmade bracelet made from parachute cords and a black navy clasp.  Matthew went by and picked up meat for tonight from the market on the beach.  Debbie, the Jelicic,

 25 Aug 2023, Friday Priorit ized Daily Task Blake Brown's 36th Birthday Make reservations at Holiday Inn Express in Lebec, California Aug 27 Parking and Shuttle Reservations. Use GoMuirWoods.com or call 1-800-410-2419 to make your shuttle or parking reservations today. We slept in, had my personal prayer, and Debbie and I had prayer together.  Mirko, Ljubica, and Bojana went to the pool and hot tub.  I made reservations at the Holiday Inn Express near 6 Flags Park for Sunday night. after Maggie's birthday party at Autumn.  Michael is in India.  In the afternoon we went to The Boiling Crab for dinner.  It was the first time the Jelicics had crab.  Matthew showed them how to crack the shell and get the meat out.  Bojana's friend, Christina, came by The Boiling Crab restaurant.  She took Bojana back to her home and later brought her back to Matt and Melodie's.  Christina's grandparents are from the same area as Mirko and Ljubica and came to Wisconsin in America about

 24 Aug 2024, Thursday Priorit ized Daily Task Check out of 2 rooms at Angel Bright  9 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona 86023 8:00 Am Mule ride on Thursday 24th.       $1,235.10 Travel 8 hours to Matthew and Melodie's home in San Marcos, CA Debbie and I were up at about 5:30 AM, had prayer, got ready, and went to breakfast with Mirko, Ljubica, and Bojana.  We have adjoining room at Bright Angel Resort.  At 6:30 AM we had breakfast in the lodge; 7:30 AM we checked in to the mule ride.  At 7:45 AM we border the bust that took us to the mule barn.  The company that handles the mule ride have 140 mules they purchase from back East at a cost of $2,000 to $6,000 each.  When I was a boy, my dad purchased mules from about $100 to $300 for good strong young mules.  At the barn, we were given leather water canteens, whips, and rain gear for the ride.  At the end of the ride, Mirko told his wife and daughter in Croatian, "I will never get my legs to go back together.  Wh

23 Aug 2023, Wednesday Priorit ized Daily Task Depart Home Away,  L as Palmas,  1845 West Canyon View Drive #7, St. George, Utah Bear Paw in St George for brunch spend the night at  9 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona 86023, United States  Confirmation number 16817860 Note:  A father saw that his 11-year-old son was crying silently.  He asked him, "What’s the matter, son?” The young boy replied. “My rich classmates mocked, called me son of a gardener.  They said that my father lives only on the money he earns from watering and feeding plants for people.” The father paused for a moment, then said.  “Come with me son, let’s plant some flowers.  It might cheer you up.”  He held his hand and walked him to the garden, then he took out some flower seeds, and said,  “Let’s carry out an experiment.  We will plant two flowers separately.  I will care for one, and you will care for the other.  I will water mine with clean water from the lake but you will water yours with dir

 22 Aug 2023, Tuesday Priorit ized Daily Task Places to see in St. George and the surrounding area - St. George Temple, St. George Tabernacle, Brigham Young's winter home, Jacob Hamblin Home, Judd's Store, Pine Valley Chapel, and Mountain Meadow Massacre Monument Note: "The family is how God shows His love" is a quote I heard in one of the videos at the St. George Temple Visitor's Center today.  It ties in well with "Families can be together forever". Debbie and I had prayer; I had my personal prayer, showered, and shaved while Debbie cooked breakfast for everyone.  Bojana washed the dishes and we drove down to the old historic district of St. George.  We went on a tour of the Tabernacle, old homes, and other points of interest.  I got a phone call from Matthew and Melodie.  We talked about Steven's email Eric forwarded to us.  I took Matthew and Melodie's input and sent an email response to Eric. I suggested to him we talk about this before he s

 21 Aug 2023, Monday Priorit ized Daily Task  Matthew and Melodie's 13 Wedding Anniversary  Chuck Higham, Joe L's father was buried today in Jamestown cementary, south of Idaho Falls 10:00 AM -  Snow Canyon State Park, hiked Jenny's Canyon trail, Pioneer Names trail,  and Tortoise Walk trail 2:00 PM - Check to get tickets to the  Shakespeare Festival play, TIMON OF ATHENS, at the Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre in Cedar City  Summary:  Wealthy and popular, Timon of Athens helps his friends, gives many gifts, and holds a feast.  The people flatter and praise him, all the while accepting his gifts. Timon is everyone’s best friend—until his wealth is suddenly gone. Destitute and disillusioned with so-called friends who have abandoned him, he turns his back on the world.   After ignoring his true friends' warnings, Timon runs out of money, and none of his "friends" will help him. He runs away to a cave where he curses humanity, finds gold, funds someone to de

 20 Aug 2023, Sunday Priorit ized Daily Task Ryan and Stephanie Hobbs' 20th Wedding Anniversary I got up and had my personal prayer.  When Debbie got up we had prayer together.  I showered, shaved, and started to make reservations to go tomorrow evening to see a Shakespeare Festival play, TIMON OF ATHENS, at the Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre at the college in Cedar City.  Jody Jenkins, my mission president's daughter, was in charge of the Shakespeare Festival at the college before she retired.  I knew it was Sunday and something I should wait until tomorrow to do, so I did not complete the purchase.  I will check and see if I can get tickets tomorrow.  Debbie and Ljubica fixed breakfast and afterward, Bojana cleaned the kitchen.  We followed our neighbors to church this morning.  *Note: In the sacrament meeting, the text in one of the songs, Upon the Cross of Calvery, "death unlocks the passageway into eternity".  The text is by Vilate Raile, born in 1890.  Ano

19 Aug 2023, Saturday Priorit ized Daily Task Fly to St. George from Destin.  VPS 9:18 AM Depart on DL2651 VPS  Boarding closes at 9:03 AM ATL 2:06 PM DL423  Boarding closes at 1:51 PM SLC 5:21 PM OO4282  Boarding closes at 5:06 PM 6:30 PM DESTINATION SGU We all check in to the L as Palmas, Home Away -  1845 W. Canyon View Dr., #7, St. Goerge, UT.      Confirmation number  HA-Y76WFB.     Your reservation: Aug 19 through 23 - Vrbo #2879444 My alarm woke me a 6 AM.  I had prayer, showered, and shaved.  Dan cook oatmeal and made toast for breakfast.  I packed, stripped the bed, and collected towels, etc. to be washed.  Dan took me to the Dustin/Fort Walton Beach (VPS) at 7:45 AM.  I checked one bag and went through security.  I sent Debbie and Dan a text.  When I got to Atlanta, I got some lunch and texted Michael.  I slept some on the flight to Atlanta and at the Atlanta Airport and on the flight to SLC.  My layover in SLC was short and I caught my flight to SGU, St. George.  Delta bumpe

18 Aug 2023, Friday Priorit ized Daily Task I was up at 6:30 AM, had my personal prayer, cleaned up, shaved, and got dressed.  Amy, Scott, and the children, Danny, Patrick, and Gracey got up and are moving.  We all went to 2-Bird Cafe for breakfast.  I rode with Dan and we met Michael, Rae Lynn, Elain, Lori Lynn, Robyn, Susan, Brian, Truitt, Avery, Ally, Palmer, and Lele Ruth for breakfast.  Most of the group came back to Uncle Dan's and visited.  Later some of them went to the beach and Michael took Rae Lynn to the airport to fly home.  Susan picked Dan and me up and we met Michael, Elain, Lori Lynn, and Robyn at Boshamps for dinner.  I called and talked to Debbie this morning.  They were on their way to Zion's National Park.  The rain had not started and could be flash flooding in the park.  We had about a 2-hour wait for dinner.  The wait was worth it.  The food was excellent.  They specialize in fresh seafood.  Michael paid for everyone's meal. Susan brought Dan and me

 17 Aug 2023, Thursday Priorit ized Daily Task Chapel at Crosspoint 1477 CR-393 Santa Rosa Beach, FL  32459 Thursday, 8/17: 10 AM - Burial with family @ Gulf Cemetery across the street from the Chapel 11 AM - Receive Friends  12 PM - Service in the Chapel Reception to follow at the Chapel end this text to Jason, Eric, and Blake Chapel at Crosspoint 1477 CR-393                                                                                                Santa Rosa Beach, FL  32459 10 AM - Burial with family at Gulf Cemetery across the street from the Chapel 11 AM - Receive Friends  12 PM - Service in the Chapel Reception to follow at the Chapel  I was up at 7 AM; had prayer, washed, shaved, and got dressed.  I went outside and trimmed my fingernails.  Jeannet called last night asking for directions to the church and cemetery.  I called Michael; he is going by and pick up Elain.  I called Jeanette and gave her the directions; I gave her our location but it will be better if she and Stev