Rain, Rain go away !

Look at those clouds.  Mother Nature at her finest. What a show she can put on and all you have to do is look up.  I love going for rides when the weather is like this. It's so pleasant.  Here is hoping the rain is about over as I want to get out in my back yard and enjoy it first hand not just looking out the window.  March should go out like a lamb so here is to Lambs on the 31st, Monday.  Tootles

New Year New Happenings !

I am so excited to tell you about what we (Jim and I) may be getting into.
  College !  That is right I found it on line at Chico State University.  It's called "Osher Livelong Learning Institute" and it's for anyone 50 and older.  Wow, finally something that is not just for the youngsters (like people in their 40's).  Jim and I are like in the middle of 60 so this is wonderful news for us.
   Next week is an open house in Chico.  Believe me we are there.  I want to know everything about it.  The price you say.... Well from what I have read so far it's 75. for one semester or 100. yearly.  Now that is something I can handle. 
   Hey, I have already sent off for the first book (should get it today) in Historical Fiction class.  Am I on top or what.  Will have to get my Thinking Cap on for this.  Isn't it great !  To start thinking again and not just about the aches and pains or weather, or what's for dinner, or what's on next !!!!! 
   The picture?  I cut off the A and will take a better picture, it says, "Arcanes Portus Aveo"  Which means...................  Secret Haven of Happiness and Good Health.  That is the name of my Cottage where I live. Perfect !     Tootles

Camping !

Isn't this a cute cabin.  It had everything you would want and then some.

Love it and had a great time at Manchester State Beach.
The beach wasn't too far away and we even watch a Bocche tournament as our Daughter-in-law and Granddaughter and Son were in.  What fun they had as they had never played it before.

Hope to go back next year.

Mendocino and Back Yard

 First time at Beach !  Look at that hand.  He was fascinated with the sand and ran up and down the beach without a care in the world. Love it !

 At the top and bottom is my back yard.  I wanted to get out earlier but did not make it before the sun was shinning brightly. I do like the sun but not on pictures.  Dawn and Dusk are the best of times.

See my beautiful lavender ?  It has really taken off.  I have 3 more planted around the yard and they all bloom at different times.  Thanks to Jim for watering all of the plants.

Tootles

Swimming Pool Fun

We are getting our exercise in the pool and we stay cool at the same time.  It is refreshing to slide in the water and feel the coolness surround you.  Especially on these hot summer days.  Yes I am wishing for fall weather.  It is just too hot!  I want the 70's all the time.  Hawaii maybe ?  They say after a couple months you really miss the Mainland.  I'm sure that is true but I would sure like to give it a try.  Tootles

Morning Coffee

A nice spot in the morning for coffee.  We do enjoy being outside especially in the morning very early.  We have been out there by 5:30 but mostly by 6:30 or 7.  The air just smells so good, the dew is still on the ground, it's cool and the birds have a lovely song just for Jim and I.  Life is Grand !  So live it.  Tootles

San Francisco !

 Just coming into the City and what a city it is.  You know I say I would love to live there but until you actually do, you can't say if you would like it.  I think that I would but I wouldn't want to be on a steep street.  I'm sure I would not be able to walk on it.  I know there are flatter streets as I have been on some of them.  To live up stairs in an apt. and come down and maybe go around the corner to a market and pick up dinner Now that would be wonderful.  Then if you worked a block the other way Well, that would be the icing on the cake.  Hey, I can dream can't I.  Even though I am pass the age of working, not that I couldn't work but I am no spring chicken.

So that is why you dream, and wish when you were younger you thought about where you would really love to live.  What kind of climate, surroundings, people.  What would you like, no love, to do for work.  That is, to earn a living.  I'm afraid that wasn't thought of at all.  In my next life I will do that.  I don't know if it will work out the way I think it should but I"m going to try.  I figure the things I am not happy about in this life then next time I will change things up.  Make sure I have the basics down pat and go from there.  San Francisco sounds good to live in now to figure out the work.  Something I would love to do.  Well who knows in my next life but for sure I want to have things figured out.  Not a rigid schedule but one where living, working, are things I love.  I will let you know when it happens and tell you if it works.  Wish me luck !   Tootles