Billy Wardle Happenings

 We went to Ripon to the climbing walls with Caleb and his family--Alpine Climbing Adventures Fitness.  We were there for Charlie's baby blessing.  The kids seemed like they were old hats at this.  I stayed on the ground and helped spot--especially Quincy.  Miranda and Caleb and Tony did go up however.  Caleb belayed on the taller side. Ready to go.  On one side is self belay and the other you need someone to belay. Had way up Tony and Todd Quincy is a brave little three-year-old Todd going way up

 We finally made our first venture to Great Wold Lodge.  This was the first week in October.  It was an experience.  We went with Caleb and Annie and their family.  The slides were fun; even though the lazy river wasn't running.  There were a couple of slides that were not running as well.  Todd had a great time going down the slides.  There were a couple slides that required group tubes.  Sheri and I went on this.  I was going backwards and it seems we went down a deep drop which caught me unawares.  There was a small slide place for Hadley to play.  The wave maker was fun.  There were also lots of water play toys for squirting water.  They gave us ears for each of us.  The hotel was very maculate.  The nicest I have stayed in for some time.  It was a suite with two different bedrooms and then a pull down bed in the living area.  It also had a small kitchen.  There were also facilities in the...