Alpine Europe
September 2025
So…Billie called and said; “I’m going to tour the Alps. Wanna come? Well Duh! This is our first Grand Circle Tour starting in Stresa Italy then proceeding to Interlaken Switzerland and Seefeld Austria before ending in Munich. Along the way we’ll visit Zermatt, Lichtenstein, Oberammergau, and (a favorite from trips past) Mittenwald. We’ll check out lakes, islands, and castles. We’ll also leave the tour one day to visit Fraunfeld – Billie’s ancestral home. Should be a great trip!
Kilpatrick Reunion – Toronto
July 2025
After a COVID induced hiatus it’s time to get back on track with the triennial reunion of the proginy of Rev. Dr. Moses Milton Kilpatrick.
This year’s reunion is produced by the Marshall branch under the direction of Executive Producer Jen Hunt.
We’re meeting in Toronto with our base being the Chelsea Hotel. Group activities include the traditional Major League baseball game, a visit to Niagara Falls, a family dinner, and time spent lounging around the pool – visiting, catching up, tracking the growth of the newer generations of the clan (and the various physical ailments of the elder generation.
This is the first reunion where none of Dr. Kilpatrick’s grandchildren are still around. The great-grandchildren are in their 60’s and 70’s. The next generation has taken the reins and we look forward to this new era of gatherings.
Costa Rica Christmas
December 2024
We decided to do something a little different for Christmas this year.
So we packed up the fam and headed for Costa Rica.
Grand European Tour
August 2024
In Honor of our 50th wedding anniversaries we joined Tim and Diane (also married in 1974) on a rever cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest.
Japan
April 2024
We’ve long wanted to get to Japan. Cheryl lived there from ages 3-5 so remembers just a bit, but even after all this time it is still calling.
New York City – Thanksgiving
November 2023
For Thanksgiving 2023 the Marshall-Binghams invited us to join them in New York City.
Kim (the master planner) had laid out an impressive ‘deep dive’ into the sights, sites, and culture of this amazing city.
Alaska
September 2023
Viking cruise to Alaska with Steve and Billie, Aug 28 – Sept 7, 2023
World Cruise
December 2022 – May 2023
What can I say. This is what happens when a pandemic gets in the way of your travel plans for a couple of years. So in January 2021 we booked a cruise – from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to London – by way of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Mumbai, Rome. You get the picture. So buckle up buttercup and let’s see how this all plays out.
Elbe River
May 2022
We joined Steve and Billie for a river cruise up the Elbe river in Germany-Czech Republic. We started with extra days in Berlin and ended with extra days in Prague.
Hawaii
April 2022
The annual Western Bankers Association meeting resumed in-person meetings this year. The Annual ‘Presidents, Directors, and Senior Officers’ convention was held in Kauai this April. Cheryl and I joined the crew for the event.
Caribbean
January 2022
Where are you going to go when it’s cold and dreary in Boise? OK, this year we wanted to combine a bit of sun with the opportunity to check out a Viking Ocean ship – Can we actually live in one of these cabins for 4 1/2 months?
Legoland
June 2021
The virus slacked off a bit so we grabbed the opportunity for a family trip to Legoland California.
Cancun
March 2020
Tim and Diane Deeg (Diane is Cheryl’s sister) had some free weeks at their timeshare in Cancun so they invited us and another couple, along with their daughter Bre to join them for a week of sun, relaxation, and just a bit of adventure.
Greece
January 2020
We tagged along on a January term trip with C of I students and another couple. The trip was lead by Dr. Mark Smith and Dr. Phil Rogers.
Mexico – Day of the Dead
October/November 2019
Daughter Kim was teaching a class at the OU campus in Mexico, so we grabbed the kids and joined her for Halloween / Day of the Dead.
Grand Canyon
September 2019
A Road Scholar trip to Sedona Arizona and the Grand Canyon (south rim) started with a visit to the North Rim.
Rhine River
July 2019
We joined Bill and Madeline Buckendorf for a 45th anniversary cruise down the Rhine River (Basel – Amsterdam), then stayed a few extra days in Amsterdam to explore.
New England
May-June 2019
We joined daughter Kim and family on an extended tour of New England.
Sea of Cortes
January 2019
Where are you going to go when it’s cold and dreary in Boise? We took a cruise in the Sea of Cortez with Uncruise adventures. This cruise was short on shore excursions, but VERY long on exploration activities.
British Isles
August/September 2018
The first phase of this trip was a Road Scholar program in southern Ireland – Mainly Cork and Dublin with run outs to various famous sites. Following that program we hopped over to London for a few days. We were accompanied on this venture by our good friends and traveling companions Steve and Billie.
New Orleans
February 2018
Where are you going to go when it’s cold and dreary in Boise? How about New Orleans. This Road Scholar trip was a great introduction to this fascinating city.
Los Angeles
January 2018
The occasion was the internment of Billie’s mother. While there we took the opportunity to see some of the common and some of the less common sites of LA.
Nevada – Valley of Fire and Colorado River
California – Death Valley October/November 2017
This was a Road Scholar trip to Las Vegas and Death Valley.
Canadian Maritime Provinces
September 2017
September 2017 found us (along with Billie and Steve) on a Road Scholar tour of the Maritime provinces of Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick)
The Great American Odyssey of June/July 2017
We wrapped a trip to the Oregon coast with our family, a nephew’s wedding in Michigan, and a family reunion in Pennsylvania into a Great American Odyssey.
Around town!
Several times a year the opportunity presents itself to lead worship.
These are a few of my efforts.