If it's bologna sandwiches, it's our anniversary. A few days on the coast of CA and headed North.

 Monday September 16th we left home around 0700 to head to the CA coast. It was our 52nd wedding anniversary and we were headed to a tiny house at Dillon Beach for 2 nights. 

We arrived around noon, checked in at the store and got our pass for the beach. It was an absolutely beautiful day! The best you can ask for at the beach! Beautiful blue skies, no wind and temps in the mid 60's! 

Got our lawn chairs out, took lunch down to the sand and enjoyed the afternoon. Somewhere around 1330 I made us some bologna sandwiches and believe me they were awesome! Wine, beer and barbecued chips completed the lunch! 🍷🍺 About 1530 we left and checked into our cute little house. 

Happy Anniversary! Bologna sandwiches never taste
so good as on September 16th! 💙

I had made chicken at home, bought potato salad for Ken and salad for me for our dinner for a couple of nights. Perfect. 

Tuesday morning took our time getting ready and had a nice homemade breakfast. Then we  headed back to the beach for the day. A little cooler but still very nice. Once the wind picked up headed back up to the tiny house. It had a nice little porch so we sat out there and enjoyed our adult beverages. 😃

Thank you Chloe for telling me about these tiny homes!
It was perfect! The bed and bedding were incredible! 

Just perfect! 

Finally using my glass I bought probably 3 or 4 years ago

Waves were perfect, lots of surfers out there. 

This morning we again took our time and left about 1040 to head not quite 160 miles to Fort Bragg, CA. Haven't been in years. It's a beautiful drive but lots of road work going on which is a good thing. We stopped at Point Arena Lighthouse to have our linner. The last of the bologna sandwiches for another year. 😥 We were hoping to sit at a picnic table, but it was cold and windy so we opted for our white trash lunch in the car LOL!!

Point Arena lighthouse. They have a tour that goes up.
All spiral staircase, don't think that's for me 
anymore. 

Our view for lunch. 

We arrived here about 1630 and got checked in to the motel. A Days Inn, very nice and even a kitchenette, but we don't have anything to cook. Oh well. 

We were hoping to ride the rail bikes tomorrow, but they're booked. So instead looks like we're going horseback riding on the beach for an hour or so. An adventure for us. 😀 We'll leave here Friday morning and head north. Not sure where we'll end up, just know we're going up the coast for a bit  😊

Have a great evening! 🍺🍷💖

A quick catch up! Fun at the beach, Diane and Jesse visit, Eye appointments

 Thursday August 22nd I left home and headed for Dixon, CA for the night. Friday morning I visited my mom and dad at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery where they are buried. I wanted to stop by our nephew Michael's grave but they had the road closed in his area. It's a beautiful resting place for our heroes and gets me every time I visit. 

From there I headed to Petaluma, Ca to meet up with my sister Linda and family. Nephew Jesse was there too. We had an awesome lunch at Laguinitas Brewery. 

From there we headed to Dillon's Beach where we would spend the weekend in the house Linda rented. 

Jesse, Owen (with his  "wine") and Bobby

The view from the front porch 

Jesse, Bobby, Dusty and Owen

We went out to lunch and the place was packed, but some
seats opened up so no white trash lunch that day! 

Dusty barbecued some amazing steaks and burgers! 

Miss Cassidy 

Cassidy before we went to bed 💜

Owen had to have his picture taken with this 
Lambourgini he spotted! 💙

Cassidy and her blocks she built, before she knocked them down! 

Bottom line there was good food, good drinks and great company! Before you knew it, time to head home on Monday. Thanks Linda for such a wonderful time every year!! 💗💗

Fast forward to the next weekend and on Saturday Diane and Jesse came to spend the holiday weekend with us. We enjoyed having them for sure! 

Jesse, Diane and Ken 

Champagne Sunday Jesse joined us! Pizza turned out 
yummy too!

                                                           Adam and Erin vacation

Today Ken and I had eye appointments in town. I haven't been in probably 20 years or more. Cheap readers have worked for years, but not so much anymore. Looking forward to glasses NOT. Pressure was up on both eyes, so i'll get checked again before we leave for Arkansas beginning of October. Small cataracts too, probably 5 years before anything needs to be done. Glasses should be in 2 to 3 weeks. 

Ken had his checked too and ordered 2 pairs of bifocals. Sunglasses and regular. He has his regular ophthalmologist so he didn't need pressure etc checked. We're both glad Yerington Family Vision Center was recommended to us. Very professional and friendly place! 

That's it for now as it's Happy Hour! Enjoy! 

A great week at Johnny's property, Races and friendship!

All of the group except our host, Johnny.  Johnny gives us all shirts every 
year. This one is really special as it is the 10th year of this event! 

Our host, Johnny! I swear he's always smiling and just has
the best personality! 💙

Last Tuesday the 13th we headed out to Silver Springs with the Cargo trailer. It had our Can Am and other camping stuff in it. We caught our friends Johnny and Kelli already out there enjoying themselves. We hadn't planned on staying Tuesday night, but we went home and quickly loaded the Mansion full of stuff and headed back out there. Joel and Randi were there too. 

Wednesday morning more people started showing up and by the afternoon there was a huge group. I think bigger than any we've seen before. Joel and Ross contributed and cooked tri tips for dinner and other side dishes were contributed too. YUMMY!! 

Thursday was a ride for most of them to Gabbs, NV for a buffet luncheon. Their ride was six hours long and ours was 1 1/2 hours or so. Ken drove our truck, Vicki and Albert came along with us. 

We did make a stop at Middlegate, NV and had a drink at the bar there. We had time to kill LOL. 

A really cool little place, would hate to see it burn down 
with all that $$ all over the ceilings! They have great burgers
too we are told! 

We arrived earlier than the crew out in the desert. R and D's Bar and Grill sits in the the tiny town of Gabbs up in the mountains. For several years now they put out an amazing buffet for Johnny's group. Meat, salads, potatoes, corn and on and on. Then strawberry shortcake with freshly whipped cream. OH mY. This year there was an added dessert to commemorate 10 years of this ride! Vicki and Albert managed to get their  cake from Colfax to Silver Springs and then to Gabbs. One amazing feat! 😃

A good looking group of side x sides 

The buffet tables 

Vega's to Gabbs T shirts 💖

The cake Albert and Vicki had made to honor Johnny and 10 years! 💙
Tasted as good as it looks too! 

Johnny, Jenn, Lee, the cook and Kelli 
Awesome tri tip was the main course! 

We spent a couple of hours there and then everyone headed out. The group ride would be about 4 hours back going a different route. Our route was the same 106 miles other than no stop at Middlegate. 

Friday Vicki made delicious biscuits and gravy for everyone! So good loaded with sausage! There may have been a mimosa or two consumed also! 

It's called "follow the shade" YUMMY breakfast! 

About 1030 we headed out to the spot in the desert to watch the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno races. Lucked out this year it wasn't as hot as years past. 

Joe's side by side with Old Glory flying high! 

Some of the group watching and waiting for racers

Yeah dust was kicked up whenever someone went by..

3 of the trucks had helicopters with them. $$$$ 

Time to head home...

Out of order, but part of the group heading out in the am for Gabbs

Hot dogs, corn dogs, sides were consumed through out the day. Maybe a beer or two LOL. Great fun! Nearing dusk we headed back as we didn't want to be out after dark.  

We gathered by Vicki and Albert's fifth wheel for the shade. As people came in they all joined us. Another great evening with great friends. 

Saturday morning was pretty easy going. The group was going on another ride later in the morning. Ken hooked up to the cargo trailer and we said our goodbyes. Brought it home and then later in the day headed back to pick up the Mansion. Luckily Johnny's place is only about 30 minutes away. 

While we were here we went into town and watched the County Fair parade. A little slow, but there were a few good contestants. Next year I'll probably pass. 

Lyon County SWAT 

Yep, that's Yerington 

We had a good evening here at home, visited with Karen and the pups who missed us. 

Sunday we continued our tradition of Champagne Sunday. We decided on a cauliflower pizza and again so yummy! A slow day for me. Another visit later with the pups and Karen. 

Amazing one more time! 

Now today being Monday we ran into town and visited the Yerington Family Vision Center. Made appointments for eye exam beginning of September. I've been wearing reading glasses forever but it's time to get some real ones 😱 

Grandson Adam with his thumb up. Celebrating Smokey's 80th Birthday. 
He put on a presentation with this group at the campground.

Adam giving a talk to about 60 new Junior Rangers! Way to go kids! 

Daughter in law Christina got a new car! Subaru Forrester...

Just a fun picture of Christina (on the left) and friends out at a flower farm!

Karen's cooking us linner this afternoon so we'll head over soon. A tasty way to end Monday! 

I'll be heading to the coast with my sister, Linda and her family this next weekend. Looking so forward to that. 😊💟

Well, this is probably long enough to bore you all so I'll sign off until the next time! Have a great evening! 

Quick catch up...Adam and Erin visit, Reno, Rio Linda, Gardnerville. New stairs and new truck for Russell :)

 Well, I have no idea where the time has gone since the last post! I'll start with last weekend though when Adam and Aaron came to visit us on Sunday. 

They didn't get here until the evening as Adam had to work. They came in two different cars as Erin would be leaving here on a 3 1/2 week trip by herself. Sounds like quite an adventure to us. She will hit the Tetons, Glacier, Canada and then over toward the west. Adam has vacation starting the 18th so I am sure they'll meet up somewhere before heading home. Oh to be young again! 😋

Adam and Erin 

Enjoying the pups next door 

Erin's car is set up for camping! 

Bye Erin! Safe travels!!

We had a nice couple of days with them before they both headed out. She on Tuesday and he on Wednesday morning to go to work. 

Ken's new project was making some front steps. Ever since we moved in we've had a wheelchair ramp out front. Didn't bother us any, except in the summer it bothered me as underneath at the front is where the lizards hung out (ewww). So, after 11 1/2 years it's looking pretty ghetto. Either needs replacement or torn apart and steps made. Guess what?! I won, steps! YAY! LOL. 

They are looking pretty good and now need painting (my job) it's so hot though I'm waiting for a cool down. Soon though. 

Coming along nicely..

Nothing else really new. We've made a trip to Reno for Total Wine and a few other stops. 

Friday Ken headed over to Rio Linda to pick up another load of firewood from our friend KC. I took the time and went grocery shopping in Gardnerville. 

Yesterday Ken worked on a project for Karen. Our little town is having a contest for the businesses in town. I forget the actual theme but has some thing to do with country. Ken built the frames and put the shower curtains on the frame so they could be in the front of Karen's shop, NOT JUST CANDLES. Pretty cute I think. 

Karen's storefront 

Tuesday we will take the cargo trailer with the Can Am out to Silver Springs. Meeting up with friends for the Best in the Desert Races (Vegas to Reno). We do this every year. Last year we missed as we were on our way to Arkansas moving Bryan and Cheryl. Wednesday morning we'll head over with the Mansion and spend a few days for fun with friends! 😃

Last year we were headed to Arkansas

Today was Champagne Sunday so we enjoyed that before going to Karen's shop to get the things put up. No pictures of brunch but was delicious. Salmon burger for him, turkey burger for me along with a few fries. YUM! 

A nice morning with my sweetie!

Yesterday's news, youngest son Russell got himself a new 2024 GMC Duramax truck. Talked with him last night and he's a happy camper! 

Think he's happy!! 

Allissa sent me a link to her's and Jacob's  first home in San Diego. It's beautiful (should be for the price) LOL She moves on the 22nd and still no word on when he comes home as the Navy has extended his deployment. 😢 Hopefully soon! 💙

Well, that's about it I think. 

Quite the picture in the Tetons! 

Have a great evening. Gonna check and see what the hubby is up to!