Road Issues and Curious Clipper

                                            Massive crack in the road. Highway 302 near Victor WA

                                                            These humans are mine, all mine

 Some really rough weather in the Pacific NW as many of you reading this are well aware of. I keep tabs on the weather in Tacoma, Shelton and Palm Desert.  I occasionally peek at the weather in Montana and Idaho just to see what I'm missing. 

The picture here of the huge crack in the road on Highway 302 is near Victor, Mason County. It is what we call the scenic route to the Shelton cabin and runs along the water. 

This morning, we had a shock when Queen Bee Clipper the Cat strolled through the garage into the house and proceeded to investigate every room. Of the four cats, she is the most socialized, curious, and definitely the in-charge boss of the group. Best news of the day was getting a message from our friend/neighbor Brenda that she would continue to feed the cats next Summer.

The weather is warming up. Suppose to be 80 on Friday, and upper 70's all next week.

January 2008

 Fourteen years ago, Jack flew up to Seattle and we hitched my little Ford Ranger to a U Haul and headed South. We were reminiscing that we didn't hit any bad weather on that trip to California. Giant tumbleweeds flying by on I-5 were another issue, but we avoided any accidents. Quitting a job and leaving family and friends behind in Washington was a major leap of faith for me but I have no regrets. Life is good.

Today we'll be heading to Agua Caliente Casino Sports Bar to watch the Seahawks play the Arizona Cardinals. 

There is no Crying in Golf

                                                                   Mike and Patty

There is no crying in golf which is why I didn't keep score today. If I can hit the ball, I'm relieved. If the ball goes straight, I'm celebrating. 

Mike and Patty are back in California now and it is always fun to play golf with them. 

 Patty introduced me to a special "orange beer" brewed and sold only in Arizona. ***

We have connections in Arizona and hope to make a beer run across the border one of these days. The weather improved to a pleasant, sunny 74 degrees today.

*** Four Peaks Brewing Company, Tempe AZ

        The Joy Bus Wow Wheat orange

Furnace Failure and Vintage Market

We woke up to 35 degrees this morning and a furnace that had not kicked on all night. While Jack messed around with the furnace, I went to the first Vintage Market of the season with Leisl in Palm Springs. Leisl has an eye for good bargains and quality items while I tend to gravitate to the tacky crap like the $8,000 Mountain goats. (The Vendor did state he would negotiate on the goats). A fun day!

                                    A chilly morning at the Palm Springs Vintage Market

                                                    Goats on shrooms. My favorite sign today.

                                Called Jack to deposit some extra cash in the checking account! I want!

                                                    These chairs looked kind of Sea-Hawky
 

Goodbye 2021

 

Moderation

  Moderation:  The act of moderating or restraining; the process of tempering, lessening, or mitigating.

Moderation in all things is good right? Food, liquor, sun, road rage, cats. 

I'm still working on a couple of those.

Yesterday Jack and I drove up to Kittyland, a cat sanctuary/rescue in Desert Hot Springs where I have considered volunteering. Jack said he counted 24 cats in the main cat room.   Black ones, grey ones, Torties, Calicos and a huge fluffy Ginger. What a treat for me to be able to pet them. After 20 minutes my cat allergy set in, and I realized I cannot be in a room with 24 cats. Volunteering is probably out. 

We were initially disappointed that the kids could not make it down here. Hundreds of flights were cancelled out of Seattle on Monday. The weather has been iffy here as well and I wore a sweatshirt and stocking hat for my walk this morning in 40-degree temperatures. A Spring visit will be more fun for everyone.

Grandkids and Piranhas

UPDATED MONDAY DECEMBER 27:

Alaska Air is not letting any unaccompanied minors through SEA-TAC. We cancelled their flights and will try again for Spring Break in April. 

 Let me start out asking Ugh Seahawks, why??   The rare snowfall in Seattle today is no excuse. I can't remember the last time I saw snow during a football game on the west side of the state. 

The grandkids will arrive tomorrow afternoon assuming their flight is not cancelled due to short staff, covid, zombies or weather. Alaska Airlines requires payment of an additional "unaccompanied minor" fee for Rowan, age 8 even though his 17-year-old sister is more than capable of "handling" him. That rule chaps my @ss but we'll deal with it.

Gramps and I are looking forward to seeing them and spending the week making some fun memories. Pictures to follow.

 Update, Piranhas. Our 4 Feral kitties are like Piranhas in a feeding frenzy. In the mornings, when I serve their breakfast Benihana style at the table they barely wait for the food to leave the can and they're on top of it. Clipper was so preoccupied with food that I was able to give the Queen Bee a few head scritchces before she pulled away. Progress.

The wind is picking up again and a few showers are expected tomorrow afternoon and through the week. 

A side note: I am no longer on Facebook. Join me on Instagram for more pictures.