DAVE & GWEN · CONVERSATIONS & LIFE EXPERIENCES
Dave & Gwen’s Baby Boomer Show
Life, travel, family, and the conversations we share along the way.
Married since 1978, Dave and Gwen share their experiences and discuss topics and issues relevant to the baby boomer generation.
Episode archive
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· 16:06
We leave for a river cruise trip from Paris to the Swiss Alps and a few days in Milan. We also share our political banter and there is a lot going on in the US!!
In this episode we talk about the low water levels in the Rhine, atrocities of the Trump administration and the idiocy of DT. We did have our first rain in months and my gardens are so grateful! We also share the results of our yearly physicals. Getting older has its challenges!
· 18:29
We Talk About the Chaos and Deteriorating World Standard for the US. Shared Our Recent trip to Indiana.
In this episode we discuss the chaos in America and out concern and anger over current events. We also visited our son, his wife and our grandkids in Indiana. We went to the Indiana Dunes and only had a short visit due to the smoke from the fires in Canada.
· 18:25
We visited England, France, and Belgium and share our story.
We traveled to England, France (Normandy) and Bruges, Belgium. Visits to Normandy, Dunkirk and Other WW Cemeteries.
· 13:47
Chaos in America due to King Trump. We talk about the ongoing chaos and share our thoughts and anger.
Continuing frustration with the Trump Administration, the Supreme Court and the Alt-Right.
· 18:15
Our trip to the Chilean Fjords and Thanksgiving with the Grandkids.
We share our trip where we visited the Chilean Fjords and we also discuss our frustration with American politics.
· 15:39
Iceland, British Aisles, Iberia and Updates on Grandkids and the Disastrous Changes due to the Idiot in the White House
We recently visited Iceland, British Aisles, and Portugal and Spain. Lesson learned--avoid traveling in summer.
· 16:45
Our 4th Grandbaby is Born and Update on American Politics
We share the recent addition of our 4th grandbaby and our thoughts about the downfall of our beloved country.
· 22:12
Disneyland with the Kids
Our son, daughter-in-law and our 5 y/o and 7 y/o grandkids came to visit us from Indiana. We took the whole family (including our younger son, his wife and 2 y/o) to Disneyland and stayed for two nights in Anaheim.
· 16:22
Trump 2.0, End of Democracy, Palestine and Israel, LA Fires
So much is happening in the world, we discuss some current issues and our fear and sadness of what is happening in the world. So dreading Trump 2.0. How could this happen?
· 17:59
We made it to Antarctica. We have visited all 7 continents.
We talk about our recent two week trip to Antarctica on the Viking Polaris. Life changing....
· 19:51
2024 Election Results, Our Daughter-in-Law is Pregnant, and we Visited the Family in Indiana
We talk about the frustration, anger, sadness we feel about the recent Presidential election. We also talk about the joy of our grandkids and hopes for our family.
· 20:22
Harris for President; Our Western Caribbean Cruise with Family
We talk about our recent cruise with our kids (sons, daughter-in-laws, grandkids) as well as Biden dropping out and our hope for Harris.
· 17:10
Trump is Guilty on 34 Counts. Now a felon and our country is struggling.
Hard to believe Trump is guilty on all 34 counts and the issue is hush money for a porn star. Shameful and so worried about our democracy.The country is split and we are not sure we will heal.
· 16:44
Biden and Trump, Putin and Netanyahu and other worrisome events.
Biden and Trump on Repeat, the Nightmare Continues. We talk about Putin and Netanyahu, migration and other catastrophic fears. But hope prevails!
· 16:44
We traveled to Greece and Italy. We share our summary of 2023 and our prophecies for 2024.
We talk about our recent cruise to Greece and Italy. We summarize our year in 2023 and our hopes and fears for 2024. Happy New Year!!!!!
· 19:40
45th Wedding Anniversary! Dave's Ani-Bday as he turns 71. Dave and our oldest son Visit "the land" in Minnesota.
We talk about our wedding anniversary and Dave's 71st birthday. We also talk about world politics and how our upcoming trip was changed due to the war between Israel and Hamas. Scary times. We also talk about Dave and Todd's recent trip to Minnesota.
· 19:53
Viva La France! We share our adventure in Provence. What a trip...
What a wonderful trip and what a way to celebrate Gwen's 70th. Americans have much to learn about the kindness and hospitality of the French. Travel changes you.....
· 18:15
We leave for a River Cruise on 09/04/23 to France and celebrate Gwen's 70th birthday.
So looking forward to have a vacation and celebrate Gwen's 70th birthday. We also provide updates about out kids, grandkids and political events. So angry about #45 and what this has done to our country.
· 16:52
A Trip on Disney Magic with Our Grandkids
We flew to Miami on 05/31 and met our Son, Daughter-in-Law and our two oldest Grandkids (ages 3 and 6). We went on the Disney Magic for a four night cruise to Nassau and Disney Cay. This was the first vacation for our grandkids and they got to play in the ocean, the beach and see Minnie, Mickey and Ariel. We hadn't seen this family in two years and it was spectacular being together.
· 14:31
Mother's Day, Insomnia, Dave Gets Pneumonia, Political and Other Updates
Happy Mother's Day! We leave for the second attempt for the Disney Cruise in two weeks. Babysat our 10 month old granddaughter and we still got it!
· 15:58
Valentine's Day, UFOs (balloons), Earthquake in Turkey, Grandchildren, and Other Updates
We share updates about the earthquake in Turkey, Valentine's Day, the 5th anniversary of my sister's death and our wonderful kids and grandkids.
· 15:06
Happy New Year 2023! We have COVID and had to cancel another cruise.
Well, we wanted to go on a cruise in 2022 but "life happens". Happy New Year to all and may 2023 bring us new journeys and peace....
· 16:30
Updates about our family and preparing for our Mediterranean cruise.
Grandbabies in Indiana have been sick, grandbaby in Buellton turns 5 months! We talk about our upcoming Mediterranean cruise and worries about the winter trifecta--FLU RSV, COVID
· 14:22
Dave Turns 70; We Celebrate 44 Years of Marriage; Mid-Term Elections and a Changing America
Dave turned 70 and we visited with our son and daughter-in-law and 4 month old grandbaby. I made Dave's Mom's (Memo) spaghetti and we were able to host a zoom with all of our family. Felt the love....We also talk about our worries with the upcoming midterm elections
· 15:24
Gwen Turns 69, the Queen Dies, Heat Wave in Southern CA, Grandkids and Disney Cruise Coming Up
Another birthday and what a gift. Dave and I are the same age. We babysat our 2 month old granddaughter and we talk about recent news and plans for our upcoming Disney cruise trip. Major heat wave...