Archive for August, 2004

California with the Gallo’s

Monday, August 16th, 2004

Greg had the pleasure of traveling with Gerry and Fran Gallo on a trip to visit her cousin Joanne and her friend Kathy in Orange, CA. Their first and second stop on their journey were Vegas and Hoover Dam. Kudos’ to Gerry and Fran for the great job at obeying the rules; Greg had a great time!

The Gallo’s

 VEGAS

 Greg raised holy hell in Vegas and I’m not sure how much money he won. He had his own room (#1766) in the Golden Nugget and ventured out to many casinos, spent some time with a couple mermaids and attempted to enter the Glitter Gulch.  

 

Hoover Dam

Gerry and Fran  (and Greg) took a Greyline Tour of Hoover Dam with what they said was the most informative, happy and lover of life guide, Carmel, she even had her picture taken with Greg! 

 

 Orange, California

Greg made himself right at home in Fran’s cousin Joanne’s house and enjoyed all the amenities she had to offer.  Joanne and her friend Kathy treated him like a King.  He spent many hours just relaxing and enjoying the view from Joanne’s back yard, I think it reminded him of home.

 

Hollywood

 Oh Boy, where do I begin.  Most of the pictures are self-explanatory and wild. Gerry and Fran let Greg go overboard……geez.  He certainly was a Hollywood celebrity and fit right in.  It took him hours to stroll the Walk of Fame on Sunset Blvd.  I love the picture of him with William Shatner.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library~ Simi Valley, CA

Gerry, Fran, Joanne and Kathy brought Greg to Simi Valley and Greg viewed the burial site of our former president, saw the first piece of the Berlin Wall taken down and sat in his oval office. President Reagan sure has a beautiful view of the countryside from his tomb. Greg enjoyed the view too.

Laguna Beach, California                     

Another wild adventure for Greg!  Great food at Las Brisas and The Breeze,  a cold beer at Laguna Beach Brewing Co. and some sunshine made for a great day.  Fran had to keep Greg from falling off the table when he checked out the gal sitting behind him; Greg envisioned her thong as a possible sling shot and hoped to be the recipient.  He souvenir shopped and even test-drove a car.  He spent the ladder part of the day grabbing some rays with Joanne.