I had earlier stated that I would like to skip september and move right into October. BUT due to the fact that the weather has been absolutely gorgeous these past few days, I am now eating my words. I love september!
If you are inside at your computer reading this, and you have the opportunity, go outside!
PS: I am currently drinking a cranberry slush.. crossing my fingers that it wont cause an allergic reaction :/
1) An Elvis Costello 'Greatest Hits' CD that lacks the song 'Veronica' on it. What is that? It's kind of like the Queen Greatest Hits we bought several years ago that didn't have 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on it, but that was a bootleg thing we got for about 5 dollars. This Elvis CD is legit-produced.
2) Why it can't go more than a day without raining or being otherwise shitty out up here. What's wrong with sunshine during summer?
3) How did it look like a normal hotdog with mustard on it, but it was one of the worst meals of my life? I mean, all 3 aspects of it, the bun, the dog itself, and the mustard on it, were all terrible. On a side rant, I hope I go the rest of my life never even SEEING another one of those hotdog buns that just looks like a folded piece of white bread; that might be the stupidest thing I've ever seen.
4) Why it looks like someone shaved a small area near my cat's butt between yesterday and today. It's a tiny little section of hair missing, but it is definitely missing. Who shaved Jackson's butt?
What a nice reprieve from life here ..... let me tell you!
Once again tattooedjen and intrepid28 were the ultimate hostess and host! Dave and I can't thank them enough for allowing us to stay with them. These two have seriously become part of our family. Speaking of family ..... lauralew and her new beau infinityedge met up with us on Thursday day and we spent some quality time with them. They joined us for dinner at Jen and Justin's and it was just one fun time full of laughter and good food.
We love this man that has come into our granddaughters life. They are adorable together and it is obvious that Christopher adores Laura and visa versa. They seem to just "fit" and compliment each other so well. He is a welcome addition to this family of nuts.
The SUN CAME OUT! We had a wonderful lunch with Laura and Christopher and then walked around the Plaza in Arcata. When we returned to our cars ..... we were met with parking tickets ..... sign? What sign? OH .... THAT SIGN ..... shit ..... teach us to pay attention. Its only $25.00 which was less than I thought it was going to be. Then we headed down to the beach ..... the sun was out (on and off) ..... the sand was warm on the bare feet ..... the wind was freezing on the rest of the body ..... but it was all beautiful just the same. Was just a plain old great day. Then off to Jen and Justin's for dinner and a fantastic evening !!
Jen and I finally played our third game of a two out of thee match of Cribbage that was never completed from our last visit. It was close. I was getting the better hands and by all means should of kicked her butt ..... but it was not meant to be. She kept coming back with a vengeance ..... then passing me in the final stretch to home. It was her deal ..... her crib. I would get first count. BUT ..... first I had to stop her from pegging out ..... and I could NOT! Yes, Jen took the official title of CHAMP ...... but there will be a rematch ..... you can't keep a desperate Cribbage player down .... no sir!
Although I was supposed to help with dinner ..... I did dishes instead. Dave and Justin did a MARVELOUS job with dinner ..... Cod, grilled zucchini, garlic bread, salad ...... yummy!
When it was time for Christopher and Laura to go it was sad. But we were all exhausted. With a parting gift of some awesome homemade sauce, made with fresh herbs and spices from Christopher for Dave and I (which I'm sure we will savor on the river ) we gave our hugs and said our goodbyes. And we look forward to our next visit with them. Thanks you two for everything ..... the day was awesome!
The ride home today beautiful. It would of been great to stay another day, but Dave is getting very anxious to get the little trailer finished and get out of here as am I. And Justin and Jennifer have promised to come and visit us on the claim. This is a HUGE step for Jen ..... but I am so honored that she would come out and give it a go. WHAT A TROOPER!
Enjoy the pictures ..... Dave did not use the flash inside last nigh so most of the pictures have been edited the best I could to brighten them up .... and the ones that I had a really hard time with are in B/W ...... I could not get the color right to save my butt ..... but I love B/W .....
And much needed. Another sunny day tomorrow. Another day spent weeding.
Going to FORCE myself to exercise tomorrow morning. Mom is off to her Wednesday bingo so all will be quiet for me to rock.
Ready to just go and kick it for the rest of the night.
Thirteen more days .... and a quick trip to the coast. Definitely giving me something to look forward to. Then soon after that we will be on the river. YES. How nice that will be.
love
We had a wonderful lunch with Laura and Christopher and then walked around the Plaza in Arcata. When we returned to our cars ..... we were met with parking tickets ..... sign? What sign? OH .... THAT SIGN ..... shit ..... teach us to pay attention. Its only $25.00 which was less than I thought it was going to be. Then we headed down to the beach ..... the sun was out (on and off) ..... the sand was warm on the bare feet ..... the wind was freezing on the rest of the body ..... but it was all beautiful just the same. Was just a plain old great day. Then off to Jen and Justin's for dinner and a fantastic evening !! 
) we gave our hugs and said our goodbyes. And we look forward to our next visit with them. Thanks you two for everything ..... the day was awesome! 
