Christopher was here for a week, which included Thanksgiving, and we went to my sister Kathy’s in Tucson. First, though, we took him up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and all along the path we took that first weekend we were here. He loved it. On the way back, we took a different route and stumbled onto the most beautiful home I’ve ever seen. We passed it and went back because Christopher wanted a picture. When we were driving by the second time, we saw an ‘Open House’ sign on the gate. It was built by Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia and the owners of that company are living there. Go to their website www.pioneerloghomesofbc.com and take a look at these homes that are custom built and designed. There are no words to describe the beauty and the pictures really don’t do these homes justice. Not only did we get a tour of the home, but these people know George Bush, Sr. and have had quite a parade of celebrities of such through their home. They have a Harley with signatures all over the gas tank from Mr. Bush, Norman Swartzkopf, Oliver North, Arnold Swartzenegger, and others. (They’re republicans, can ya tell?) Anyway, they also have a Hummer H-1 with an American flag painted on one side and Canadian on the other (she’s American, he’s Canadian), which also bears signatures of these folks. The property was bought from the Reagan’s after the estate was settled and the Reagan ranch is across the road from this home. Anyway, we also went to the San Diego zoo, which is something Duane has always wanted to do. It was big, nice and well maintained. Again, people out here are so friendly that it made the visit even more enjoyable. Christopher loved it, too, but Duane was the big kid that day. We also went to the Griffith Observatory the night before Christopher went home. It’s up in the Hollywood hills so we were close to the big sign. The city, the sunset, the sights were unbelievable!
We went to Kathy’s on Wednesday before Thanksgiving and stayed until Saturday. We stopped in Palm Springs on our way to look at the next project and also to buy a Honeybaked ham. While standing in line at the ham store, we talked with some residents about their weather. Seems it gets up near 130 in the summer. AGH!!!! It cools down to 90 or so in the evenings, but everyone is warned to stay in the air conditioning during the day. We're gong to enjoy every moment of this weather here for sure as it seems we'll be there over the summer. Maybe not until 2010, but definitely summer. Oh yeah, we saw three Rolls Royce cars within a one block area while there. Where do these people get all that money??? I'm looking for a money tree - everything else is great out here so there has gotta be one somewhere!!!
Thanksgiving Day was extremely fattening and entertaining. Caitlin’s best friend, Becky, was visiting from Hollywood with a client. Becky is a talent agent and publicist and the client is an actor. Very nice. We spent several hours around the table talking and laughing and just having a great time! On Saturday, we went to Phoenix and had dinner with Duane’s cousin and drove home that night. It was a good week and Christopher loved it out here. We did find out that while we were out of town, a host of celebrities ate at the restaurant Duane is renovating and Duane just missed Billy Crystal on Friday. Seems they both go to the same pizza parlor near Rodeo Drive!!
The weather continues to be beautiful and we've been told that it rarely, if ever, gets below 58! Very little humidity and lots of sunshine make for great hair days!!! Oh yeah, we experienced our first CA earthquake on Thursday evening. It was about 8:30 and centered 120 miles from here and 5.5 on the richter scale. It was like riding a wave and only lasted several seconds, but weird, very weird.
Well, we're leaving Friday to go home for a few weeks. Actually, we're flying to Chicago for the company Christmas party on Friday and then flying to Orlando on Saturday. I'll be there until the 4th and Duane will be back here from the 15th to the 23rd and then home. Guess that's it. If I don't post again before Christmas, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Remember to say Merry Christmas everywhere you go to offset those just 'Holidaying' us!! Love to all!!!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Adventures and Updates
Well, I must say it's been awhile since I was here and updated anything. I'm really not good at this, or much else for that matter, but will try to be better about it in the New Year. Let's see now, where did I leave off.....???? Oh yes, we're here. We're still here! It's been a wonderful couple of months in sunny CA and we're really enjoying it out here. The weather is great, the people are great, and we just love it! For someone that always said they wouldn't be caught dead in CA, I must say I stand corrected.
We took a weekend, soon after the last blog, to go exploring. Our trip started early one Saturday morning as we traveled up the Pacific Coast Highway. Just outside of Malibu, we found a diner on the beach and stopped for breakfast. We watched surfers and boaters as we dined on some great grub. When we went outside to leave, four Lamborghinis drove into the parking lot. Duane was thrilled, as you can imagine. We've seen more high dollar cars in the past two months than we've seen in a lifetime. These are the folks that don't know about the recession - obviously. Anyway, we drove to Santa Barbara, walked through an art show there, had lunch and came home. Along the way, in Malibu, we drive by a restaurant by the road. There were about a dozen Lamborghinis and Ferraris parked out side end to end. Duane had just gotten calmed down from those we'd seen that morning only to have it start all over again as he eyed those racing machines. It was great!
The job is going slowly. Many errors in the drawings have been discovered and therefore has delayed the possibility of a permit. Demo has been done, successfully and timely, but the building part of it will be awhile. Guess that's it other than to say we haven't found a church. We've resigned ourselves to ride around in the truck on Sundays to listen to the EABC cd's Susie is sending.
We took a weekend, soon after the last blog, to go exploring. Our trip started early one Saturday morning as we traveled up the Pacific Coast Highway. Just outside of Malibu, we found a diner on the beach and stopped for breakfast. We watched surfers and boaters as we dined on some great grub. When we went outside to leave, four Lamborghinis drove into the parking lot. Duane was thrilled, as you can imagine. We've seen more high dollar cars in the past two months than we've seen in a lifetime. These are the folks that don't know about the recession - obviously. Anyway, we drove to Santa Barbara, walked through an art show there, had lunch and came home. Along the way, in Malibu, we drive by a restaurant by the road. There were about a dozen Lamborghinis and Ferraris parked out side end to end. Duane had just gotten calmed down from those we'd seen that morning only to have it start all over again as he eyed those racing machines. It was great!
The job is going slowly. Many errors in the drawings have been discovered and therefore has delayed the possibility of a permit. Demo has been done, successfully and timely, but the building part of it will be awhile. Guess that's it other than to say we haven't found a church. We've resigned ourselves to ride around in the truck on Sundays to listen to the EABC cd's Susie is sending.
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