Success!

It worked. That is a random pic from my China trip last April....the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Attempt to post from Laptop

This is an attempt to post to my blog from my laptop in preparation for my trip to Thailand.
Here is a picture:

Timeshare in Palm Desert

This is the view from my timeshare condo at the Marriott ShadowRidge in Palm Desert.
I was there for a week last month. It was the first time that I used it. It was very nice. I played golf 4 days; the weather was terrific...low to mid 80's temps. It is a 2 bedroom unit. Next year I will split its use into 2 weeks...........the large bedroom with sitting area and small kitchen; and the master bedroom with living room, dining area and full kitchen.

My trip to Thailand

The trip is taking final form now. I just finished making plans for the middle week which I will spend up North. I'll be in Chiang Mai for 6-7 days. Fly up and back and have arranged a 4-nite tour to visit Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle area with an Elephant Camp visit and river raft ride. I'll have 2 or 3 free days there.
The first week will be in Bangkok and environs. The last week will be at the beach resort of Pattaya and then a couple more days in Bangkok before flying back home.