HOME IN SAN DIEGO

 Season 20 in Yosemite has ended . . .a bit sooner than planned due to some changes we felt could cause health issues which had nothing to do with Hantavirus.  Letters have been written on our part and only time will tell if they help make the park re-evaluate the changes.  All else went well and we had the usual good time with friends, both old and new.  We were absolutely surprised by the 'award' done by son in law Mike and friend MaryJane.  Recognition of our 20 seasons signed by volunteers and others.        Weather remained pretty warm with no rain most of the summer. As we were getting ready to leave the clouds were beginning to come.

Great friends and visits.

Dawn & Paul July 1012

Summer Thunderheads in Yosemite

Rainbow during our 3 hour wait!

 A good trip home and  two weeks later we were on the road again (550 miles) towards Lake Tahoe for our second week. Almost perfect weather except for the 3 hour wait due to a mudslide which had covered the road.  We could see where it was but nary a drop of rain did we feel or go through.  Made us glad to have a Kindle which could read to us while we waited.  Thought I do NOT like the robot who reads.

Finally all the  camping gear is stashed and the camp smell is about gone.  Now to get on with sewing, knitting and some of the other fun stuff. Paul took a weekend 'cabin camping' trip with daughter, son in law and great grandson. Had a great time and met a woman there, who had actually lived in the same building at the same time, in China, as he and his family did. They had never really known each other as she was 3 and he 18 at the time. But it still shows what a small world we live in.

I knit while TV is on,  have read several books with more in the wings.  Some on the Kindle, some from the rental and new section at the library.  I had read some e-books from library and now am working on Audio books which can be downloaded to the Ipod Touch as well as the MacBook Air.  The wonders of modern technology. Paul just finished one he really liked called THE PIANO TUNER. 

My TACO TARTS group and I meet on Thursday for lunch, book exchange and talk therapy.   It is nice to know that we can have differences of opinion whether it is religion, politics or whatever and can laugh and remain friends.   We are walking examples of friendships making for healthier people.  It works for us.

 Yuri started Kindergarten and will turn 6 in December.  Dolores has a birthday this month and Paul will turn 91 next.  We should all be in as good health as he is.  I have started walking or riding the exercise bike again. Paul behaves like he is the energy bunny with a swim first thing in the morning, a couple walks during the day and a ride on the exercise bike in the evening.

August Sunrise at Kate Sessions

The Fleet is in!

Yuri is definitely pirate oriented and has made several trips to Lego Land and from time to time I walk through our living room and see the results of he and Kathy. I am not sure if this is a 'bonding' experience or 'all these little parts are going to drive her crazy'!

1812 Overture complete with firework and cannons!

Another fun activity was all of us going to downtown San Diego to see the last SAN DIEGO SUMMER POPS  event for 2012. Held outdoors and with bleacher seats we could watch the lights of the city come on, the bay, the program and the fireworks and cannons at the finale.  An interesting comment from the conductor is that the Symphony has had a balanced budget for the last 14 years which in this day and age is unusual.

Now comes the beginning of the holiday season as Robin begins NUTCRACKER auditions and plans for shows both here and on tour.  Paul leaves for MD on 22nd to meet up with is sister and then they will go on to see the remaining brother.  I opted out and will hope to see my boys and brother and family towards the end of the year or early 2013.

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