The Dog Days of Summer

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My BBQ Pitmaster

As the evenings become cooler, we continue to enjoy our backyard oasis, and this means firing up the grill at least two to three times a week. Our built-in pit makes it easy for us to enjoy some delicious fajita tacos and hamburgers. I have grocery shopped at most places around Vail, but find myself going back to the base commissary. It is still cheaper and the meat choices are the best in town. In fact, this is the only place I can find flank steak (fajitas). Most of the shoppers are retirees, and they are a pleasure to be around. The BX does not have much to offer, so I often head for the mall. The snowbirds are slowly coming into town. I imagine the base camping park will be full by October.

This weekend we will head to Phoenix for some rest, water fun and spa pampering at the Arizona Grand Resort. This place looks massive and the best feature is the enormous water park surrounded by lush mountain views and beautiful landscaping. The travel channel voted this place top 10 water parks. Arizona is known for its spas, so I can't wait to check that out. We will also take in a baseball game (Astros vs the Diamond backs). Rene says it is time for me to snap out of vacation mode. Oh well, might as well enjoy and last weekend of summer :)