Good Afternoon to Everyone,
Cady, Donna H & Trudy, I'm so glad to see all of you here posting. The picture above is from the cloudy, showery day. I love the sky when they are dark clouds but also blue sky. It looks so dramatic. That is the kind of day that if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes it will change!! This is on the driveway/road to Trentadue Winery. Lining the road are the vineyards, of course, but also olive trees & ornamental plums. They bloom in early spring, late winter with pink blossoms which look beautiful. In fact, I think a long time ago, early in the blog, I may have posted a picture with the trees blooming but a drift of snow on the hills in the distance.
Donna H, my mom & an aunt both had teeth problems as their health deteriorated. The decision was made to just pull the teeth. It is just one of those sad things when people are up there in age. My grandmother, on the other hand, still had almost all her own teeth when she passed away at 101! I didn't comment on my last post but I was a little surprised that you were already putting up your Christmas decorations. I usually do mine Thanksgiving weekend or soon after. That is long enough for me! I always took them down & still do the day after Christmas as my oldest daughters birthday is December 28. Since it was so close to Christmas I wanted to keep them as separate as we could. I no longer put a tree up as this place is just too small. So was the duplex I lived in. I did not think I would ever come to that point but one year when I went to Colorado for Christmas (to see that oldest daughter & the two younger grand kids) I didn't want to put a tree up & then come home to that. I do put out decorations & candles which works fine, for me, these days! You mentioned that Hardy is shoveling snow...our weather is in the mid or even higher 60's & I have my windows open. We have rain coming in maybe showers on Thursday & rain Friday. Enjoying this while I can. When the sun starts going down there is an immediate cool down!
Trudy, it sounds like you have finally gotten to enjoy some good days. One, seeing your "boys/lads" then a get together with an old classmate. Both fun things. You deserve that. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I'm surprised they are doing chemotherapy as it sounds like the cancer is so widespread. Of course, they are always changing how to treat the nasty stuff. I certainly wish her the best. What a shock to find that out.
Cady, I'm so glad you stopped by the blog. I was a little worried about you but thought you might just be very busy. Life can just get crazy at times. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he will be okay. The weekend at a waterpark sounds like a lot of fun. If life slows down some enjoy it.
Thanksgiving seems early this year. I really did not realize until about a week ago, that it is next week. I just had not taken the time to look at the calendar. Of course, it is due to the way the month started on a Thursday. I also realized looking at the calendar that my monthly Social Security does not get deposited in my bank until the day before Thanksgiving. That is probably the worst day to shop except for the day after Thanksgiving. I'm not a person that sees the joy in Black Friday! When you only have that once a month pay day you kind of need everything! Grumble, grumble!!! Somehow it will all work out.
Here is another picture to say see you later! More from the vineyard on that showery day. The building on the hill is River Rock Casino. I've never been up there but keep saying I want to go check out the view! I have no interest in the casino!! If I didn't gamble in Las Vegas why would I here!!!
Is anyone still watching Dancing With the Stars? I can't believe it is almost over. Two couples will be elimated tonight. I'm most curious to see who that will be.
Everyone, have a good evening. Happy reading,
Donna M
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