PEA RIDGE, ARKANSAS

July 12, 2021

Some years ago Joe and JJ visited my sister and her family and I was unable to join them.  One of the places they visited and really enjoyed was the Pea Ridge battlefield and museum. 

So, when we left home Monday morning to drive out to Pea Ridge - about 10 miles - I said, "Let's just check out the town" - since Joe had been to the battlefield and I have seen plenty of them over the years. 

The town of 4,212 is one street with a couple of buildings and really didn't provide a very long walk - lol - so off we went to the battlefield and I am very glad we did!!!

Funny side note - our GPS took us to a Pea Ridge Battlefield Overlook - which was actually a home in the middle of a housing development but the guy did have a flag out front!

The road to the battleground was closed - so we followed a detour to a dirt/gravel 'sort of' road which was clearly under construction - only to find the visitor center was also closed.  Oh well.....we took several pictures and were ready to leave when a friendly couple approached us and insisted we get a map from the wall and take the self-guided driving tour around the area.  OMG - it was so informative and gorgeous - it is really hard to describe. 

On March 7-8, 1862 over 23,000 soldiers fought at Pea Ridge to decide the fate of Missouri and it was a turning point of the war in the West - defeating the Confederate army.  The 4300 acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on the grounds.  Over 3,300 souls were lost during the battle and interesting to note - the injured from both sides were treated in a makeshift hospital at the Elkhorn Tavern.  Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River and today is one of the most intact Civil War battlefields in the country.  And it is simply breathtaking!

The tour is well done, free and we took 2 hours instead of the recommended 30 minutes  - after we found the restrooms 1/2 way through!!!  Coffee would have been a good add!

Nice day - oh, and thankfully we never saw any copperheads or rattlesnakes that we read about in the brochure  - after we got home.

Gabi

WE LOVE WEATHER - AND WE HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!!!

May 15 - July 15, 2021

Well,  after spending most of our lives in California where the weather is pretty much 75 degrees every single day and the chance of rain is advertised on the News as a STORM WATCH and then moving to Oregon where it pretty much is raining or not raining - Arkansas DELIVERS weather with a capital W!

In the past two months we have experienced very hot/humid temperatures and very cool and almost dry temperatures.  We have enjoyed lightening, thunder, high winds and torrential downpours - oh and hail on numerous occasions.  We have actually enjoyed some sort of weather event every day since we arrived and we are loving it!!!

We were concerned that our new home have air conditioning and we were assured 'they all have that' cause you do need it! 

We were concerned that the front and back yard do not have sprinkler systems and we were assured 'you don't need that' and they were right - you don't need it!  The entire state is green - until it isn't and then you wait for Spring! 

We were assured that there really aren't many tornadoes in this area - and we sure hope that is also true!

Gabi

ROGERS, ARKANSAS - CHECK IT OUT!

July 9, 2021

There are many towns, villages and cities surrounding our new home in Bentonville and we plan to explore each and every one!!!  lol

Rogers is adjacent to Bentonville and where we spent our first night in the Holiday Inn Express, where we go to Top Golf, Target at the Mall and oh don't forget IHOP.  We had the impression that it was the newer area next to Bentonville and from what we had seen along the 49 resembled Orange County, California.  We only recently discovered that the town was established in 1881 and that there is a charming Historical District calling our name!!

Many of the old buildings are undergoing renovation - keeping the old and adding new, interesting shops and business ventures.  Rogers got its start when the railroad came to town so there is a railroad influence in the public areas and especially the amazing park and playground.

Daisy Outdoor Products, known for its air rifles has it headquarters and Airgun Museum right in the center of town.   It was closed as we were out early to avoid the heat but I have a feeling Joe will want to go back and spend some time there!

We had a wonderful morning walk around town and of course the drive (10 miles) is always so beautiful with green trees, fields, farms in every direction.

Gabi

KANSAS CITY - HERE WE COME - AGAIN!

June 23-24, 2021

We drove through Kansas City during our move about a month ago and it was harrowing.  The freeway was jammed, with construction everywhere and lanes closed and detours and we were driving 2 cars and a truck trying to follow the kind lady's voice on our phone app - to get from the right lane to the left lane in 15 feet -  only to find it is closed and there is another  detour!  We decided to go back to 'check out' the area in one car with less stress - get off the freeway - and see the two cities with the same name in two states straddling the Missouri River.

We stayed right downtown on the Missouri side and while there was a lot of reconstruction and remodeling going on - it is a city trying to survive, seemingly abandoned, like many large cities today.

We enjoyed walking around in the Power and Light District which offers bars, restaurants and a lively, upbeat atmosphere.  We ate lunch at the Dubliner and Joe ordered Bangers and Mash - because he had never had it - lol and I had delicious Fish and Chips - JJ opted for an IPA from Oregon, claiming he was too tired to eat.  LOL  We had dinner at Guy Fiere's Dive and Taco Bar and the food was delicious!   It was actually pretty crowded with all types of interesting people!  Oh, and they have a shop that specializes in delivering hot baked cookies at 3 AM!  So....

We planned a visit to Worlds of Fun Amusement Park on day 2 and all week it kept showing rain and thunderstorms for varying times of the day.  We went out to breakfast and it started pouring and by the time we were back to the hotel it was a full on mid west storm complete with thunder and lightning and  the sky was DARK.  But the park doesn't open till 11:00 and by then it was just perfect - about 75 degrees and tolerable humidity.  Sometimes our timing is perfect and it certainly was this day!

JJ rode all 6 coasters and Joe and I joined him on the big 2 - Prowler and Mamba and all I can say is OMG - it has been awhile since Joe or I had ridden on a roller coaster and they have made some major improvements? to enhance your experience - (basically scare the shit out of you) We had an amazing day - the park is beautiful, staffed by great folks and just perfect in every way!

The drive  between Bentonville, Arkansas and Kansas City, Missouri and/or Kansas is about 3 1/2 hours but every minute is breathtaking.  This time we enjoyed haying season with giant rolls of hay etc....in every field  in addition to the green trees, winding rivers, farms and villages. 

Although it is great to get home -I wonder where we will go next?

Gabi  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.....

June 17, 2021

I have had some amazing birthdays (to be sure) over the past 72 years but this year I spent it with my sister, Kathi  Erin and it was wonderful!

I drove up to her home on Grand Lake in Oklahoma and really enjoyed the picturesque country roads and tiny towns along the way.  It is haying season so the big rolls of mown hay are everywhere as are the tractors on the road driving 10 mph.  But this is the time to slow down and smell the......new mown hay!

Her home is lovely and she just got the pool redone and full and inviting so it will be waiting for us when we get back from Tulsa.

We had a great lunch and then off to the Philbrook Museum of Art.  The museum itself is a work of art - stately mansion - very impressive!  We planned the visit to view the Salvador Dali exhibit and while it was nothing like we expected - it was great.  Dali illustrated Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland for it's 150th anniversary in 2015 and they were on display next to the appropriate page from the book.   In addition there were many pieces from the Limitations of Now reflecting on America's past and future and the ways art and literature allow us to "free ourselves from the limitations of today".

The grounds are stunning - but it was really hot so we made our way quickly out to the cabin and Koi ponds - staying in the shade when possible!  The cabin is not air conditioned but sports a roof/ceiling made with lucite? covered  T shirts allowing the color to light up the room - oh and a fireplace made of books!  LOL

Of course we stopped at Trader Joes for necessary supplies and then off to a Chocolate company for gelato - OMG?!!!

Back to Kathi Erin's for a 4 hour swim/soak overlooking the lake and then a slumber party with chocolate covered bananas! 

Great day - it's not so bad being 73!!!

Thank you Kathi!

Love, Gabi

MORNING WALKS....CLOSE TO HOME

Week of June 7th, 2021

It is hot and humid so we have been getting out and walking early or late and checking out areas close to home and there are ton!!!

We have a beautiful lake in a wooded park very close by in Centerton.  They have a water park for the kids, a huge jungle gym and a gazebo you can reserve for picnics or ;arties.  On the weekend families were fishing along the lake shore and actually catching fish!  We also spotted turtles in the lake and a number of large white ducks.   And the birds....omg.....we are in love with all the birds - especially the varieties we didn't see in California and Oregon like Bluebirds and Cardinals and Purple Finches.

Today we decided to go to the Momentary - an art gallery and center for visual, performing and culinary arts and for people to just hang out and enjoy each other and the beautiful and interesting surroundings.  The Momentary is a satellite to Crystal Bridges occupying an old cheese factory and serves as host to a variety of programs, exhibitions, festivals and even Bocce Ball!

Everyone was busy staging a new exhibition so there was nothing for us to discover inside where it was air conditioned - and we were invited to walk around the grounds which we did for a few minutes - BUT IT WAS HOT!  We chose to drive around Bentonville checking out the amazing homes we would love to own!!!

Tomorrow Joe is going to discover his new gym - which on our new health plan is absolutely FREE!  No gimmicks, hidden charges - FREE.  The gym is 2 miles from home and the people were so friendly when we went in to sign up I might even go - someday!!??

Gabi

Thursday is my birthday and I am having a sister's day with Kathi  Erin - I am driving up to Grand Lake in Oklahoma where she lives (just over an hour) and we are going to Tulsa to the Philbrook Museum to  attend the Salvador Dali Exhibit and then somewhere special for lunch - details to follow - so excited!

VISIT TO KATHI ERIN'S IN OKLAHOMA

June 3, 2021

We drove up to Langley, Oklahoma - gorgeous 1 hour 15 minute drive through the country - and spent the day with my sister Kathi.  She lives in a beautiful home they built on the bluff above Grand Lake. Folks around here call her  Erin - whatever!!!  lol

We took a lovely drive and especially loved the area below the dam where  they have been letting out water and flooding many surrounding parks and fishing spots.  The water is sparkling and we may have found the exact spot JJ found fossils in the stream when he was much, much younger!

She served us grilled hamburgers, corn on the cob and baked beans - followed by brownies - which I brought home as 'leftovers' and had for breakfast.

This was our first of many visits since we moved to Arkansas and you have no idea how wonderful it is to have my sister so close after so many years seeing her only during the holidays or on rare vacations.  We have plans to spend some extra special time together in the coming months!!!

IT WAS A GRAND DAY!

Gabi

SILVER DOLLAR CITY AMUSEMENT PARK - AWESOME!

May 27, 2021

Our first outing after getting moved into our new home was up to Branson, Missouri about two hours away IN THE CAR!  LOL

Branson is a crazy town with every type of family oriented activity imaginable - Ripley's Believe it or Not, Dinner shows, zip lines, bumper cars, a Steamboat Dinner show on the river, helicopter rides - I mean, you could easily spend a fortune - a FORTUNE with oh, say a family of four and two or three activities!!!

Our favorite and the focus of this trip was Silver Dollar City - the amusement park out on the point past town.  Tickets are $74.00 per person but there are ways to save such as Veteran's discounts or purchasing your tickets for Thursdays at certain markets in Arkansas. 

We got the annual pass with parking and front of the line advantage for JJ (John) for his birthday, ordered Veteran's discount tickets online and decided to take a chance - even tho weather was predicted to be extreme after 4:00pm - and not in a good way!

The park is beautiful, food amazing and the roller coasters top of the line.  This park has six major roller coasters and of course JJ rode them all.  He really enjoyed the coasters and gave them high ratings and rave  reviews.    

We were able to enjoy walking around the country village setting complete with music, artisans and delicious snacks and food.  It is a beautiful place and we had a delightful day.

I would skip the train ride - they stop out in the woods and have a really awful comedy routine that seems to last FOREVER and in the heat and humidity - just wasn't great!

Exactly at 2:00pm while Joe was getting root beer floats and JJ was getting pizza a torrential downpour started along with thunder and lightning and we just took off for the car and got out of town!  LOL  The drive up over the mountain near Eureka Springs was harrowing and I actually had to stop twice to calm down before I could continue.  We love weather and I am sure we have much to look forward to in this arena!

We got home safe and sound and cannot wait until our next visit to Branson and the Silver Dollar City Amusement Park!

Gabi

RUNAWAY MORE....TO ARKANSAS

MAY 2021 -

The secret to a successful move is planning.  So lists were created and things checked off as completed..

The secret to a successful move is organization.  So as we packed we assigned numbers to each bedroom and listed contents on the box and Joe even took pictures of his stuff and taped it on the box.

The secret to a successful move is to get rid of everything you don't use or need.

The secret to a successful move is patience and maintaining an even temper even when your careful planning goes in the ditch!

The secret to a successful move is a great sense of humor shared by all participants!

What is not a secret - is that moving sucks, is a lot of work, is very tiring and you can never find the shit you need when you get to the new house!

Do your best - try to think of it as an adventure because it surely will be once you get settled and count your blessings!!!

Here are a few pix of packing and unpacking and very few pix of the 2400 mile drive - well, because we were DRIVING and mostly only stopped at rest stops to pee and gas stations to fill those hungry tanks - oh and fast food because well....you gotta eat - right?

We rented a Penske truck (26 ft), hired movers to pack the truck, drove 600 miles a day, stayed in very nice pre-booked motels, hired movers to unload the truck and spent a week making our new house - HOME.  We have met our delightful neighbors, found all the places we need to go to buy the stuff we need and are already very happy and ready to explore.

Yesterday the local morning news had a story about a herd of buffalo that was running around in Bella Vista  just 20 miles away!  This is going to be FUN!

Thursday we are driving to Branson, Missouri (2 hours in the car... so soon?) to visit Silver Dollar City and ride some coasters

Gabi

MULTNOMAH FALLS FOR BREAKFAST, BEND FOR A BEER AND KEIZER FOR IN AND OUT

April 23, 2021

We were running out of time in Oregon so we planned a circle trip that started with a visit to Multnomah Falls for a last look at the falls and that delicious breakfast FINALLY served inside, at a table by a friendly server!  It was (as always) amazing!  Oh and so were the falls!  LOL

We drove on along the Columbia to Hood River and then drove around and through the mountains and Mt. Hood to Bend.  JJ's favorite IPA is Boneyard and their facility/restaurant is in Bend.  It was the perfect spot for a break and located about a mile from the last (on earth) Blockbuster.  Joe was disappointed that they were out of T shirts!  The town is charming and the river that runs through it - peaceful and picturesque!

We drove back to Keizer on the 5 freeway through the burned towns from last year's horrible fires and it was sad and eye opening how little has changed for those poor affected people.  Most of the towns folks are still living in motor homes, tents and shelter fashioned from boxes and pieces of wood with tarps over to keep our some of constant rain.

Even tho we were tired and not really HUNGRY - we still stopped at In and Out for dinner, knowing that it might be some time before we had that opportunity again.

It was a great day - we were in the car off and on for about 8 hours so we should be ready for that 2400 mile drive to Arkansas - right?  LOL

Gabi 

NO SUCH THING AS TOO MANY TULIPS!

April 6, 2021

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is one of our favorite things to do in Oregon and it was cancelled last year due to Covid.  This year it was required to make advance reservations so they could control the number of visitors and it was well done and SO enjoyable!

We drove down to Woodburn for our early reservations and almost had the farm to ourselves.  There were beautiful fields of tulips and so many other spring bulb flowers in pots and planters everywhere you looked!  It was so nice to be out, feel safe and enjoy so much beauty!  VERY NICE DAY!

Gabi

LAST VISIT TO LA AND FAMILY - FOR A BIT.....

March 25, 2021

We know that moving from Oregon to Arkansas in May is going to be 'a lot' - not to mention expensive so we decided to mask up and fly down to Southern California to visit the family and some of our old haunts.

We arranged for an Air BnB in Arcadia - which was really in Irwindale - near the Speedway and all of those interesting quarries.  JJ was the winner with a mattress made out of cement - seriously - but they actually switched it out so he could sleep after the first very rough night.

We visited Pam at her new condo, all the nieces and nephews at Bryan and Angela's lovely home and Joe's brothers and sisters and their families at the original Panda in Pasadena for a special treat - eating in an actual restaurant!  We also managed to visit Laguna and all the places important to our family as JJ grew up in Orange County, Santa Monica Pier and Marina del Rey (our last home before we moved to Oregon)- which never disappoint!

It was a whirlwind trip - but soooooo much fun!  The weather was amazing - typical So. Cal gorgeous and JJ (John) turned 28 on Sunday!  In his honor we ate at In and Out several times trying to store up the experience.  Our closest one here is an hour away but a lovely drive.  In Arkansas we will have to travel to Dallas which is quite a bit further!  We do love Bar-b-q tho!!!     

We were unable to see daughter Tammy, Bob and our amazing grandson James up in San Luis Obisbo due to Covid concerns but we will get them out to Arkansas as soon as travel permits!

Now we are home - navigating the perfect home in NW Arkansas long distance and planning a 2,000 mile journey.  But first....tomorrow we are going to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival - wouldn't miss that for the world!

Gabi

IT'S TIME TO RUNAWAY MORE .....

I haven't updated this blog very much in the past year - largely because we haven't done much due to the pandemic - and - because I want to be positive and in these times that often left little to say.

Three years ago we launched the plan to retire and move out of expensive, crowded LA and move in with my sister Pam.  We talked about moving 3 or 4 times across the country, exploring each region for as long as we were able!   Our first choice was Beaverton, Oregon because it was fairly close to LA with a highly rated international airport, great medical facilities and cut our monthly expenses virtually in half.  Our son John decided to come along and get his own place.

We explored so much of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia that first year and fell in love with the entire area - even the seasonal changes - brand new to Southern Californians.

Pam made monthly trips to LA to visit her growing family of grand kids and after a year - moved back to Southern California.  We moved from the condo in Beaverton to a large house in Hillsboro (just a few miles away) and our son John moved in to save expenses as he launched his real estate business.

THEN THE PANDEMIC HIT - LOCK DOWNS STARTED AND LIFE STOOD STILL!!!  We were well situated to survive lock downs, shortages, peaceful protests turned very violent and it was still very difficult and it is far from over, unfortunately,  here in Oregon.

Two weeks ago we traveled to Bentonville, Arkansas and by the end of our stay made the decision to runaway and retire to Arkansas in May.  John is going to take the Arkansas Real Estate test and start his business there.   So many factors to consider but mostly the cost of living, the pace of life and the central location of the city made the decision easy.  I WISH PACKING AND MOVING WAS AS EASY!!

Time to start planning - making lists - checking them twice.  Right now I am not sure if I am more excited or exhausted just thinking about what is ahead for our family!

Gabi

FALL HAS FELL AND IT IS COLDER.....THAN IT WAS!!!

OCTOBER 2020 - We grew up in Hawaii and Southern California - so seasons continue to be 'a thing'!

We love the changing leaves and cold nights when you can sit by the fire to get warm.

We love decorating for the holidays and have the perfect front porch for it!

We don't love as much taking in the summer furniture and grill and bird feeders and packing them away in the garage until Spring.

We don't really love dealing with a million tons of fallen leaves - tho they are gorgeous and don't bother us - we have this one neighbor.......lol

We also don't love as much the winterizing process but it is easier this year than last to figure out how to turn off the sprinklers at the street and fit the outside faucets with bibs and place mats on the walk up to the front door to prevent ANOTHER fall on the ice!  lol

It is supposed to be a low of 24 tonight - looks like WINTER IS COMING.....

Gabi

DAWSON'S CREEK PARK HILLSBORO

10/20/2020 - No, this is not our creek or even named after our family - but oh the birds are nothing short of spectacular!!!

The park has several ponds and a creek sort of running through it depending on the season.  It's almost an industrial park with several buildings and the Hillsboro Main Library located in the most beautiful setting.  When you get out of the car in the parking lot you are overwhelmed by birds chirping and singing and squawking - and it just gets better and better.  We are definitely 'bird people' and just can't get enough-this is a great place for us to live!

We sat for over an hour just watching flocks of geese cruise the ponds, deciding if they would like to stop and spend the night!  I took many videos which I posted on FB but will have to (get to) go back to get some more pix for this site!

Geese really damage lawns and ponds and pretty much everything so the locals are not nearly as enamored by them as we are.  As we were driving out of the complex there were literally thousands of geese standing on the lawns- thousands!!!!

This park is located across from the Hillsboro airport and about 5 miles from our home.

Gabi

CRANBERRIES OF LONG BEACH, WASHINGTON

10/8/2020 - We have been trying to see cranberries up close and growing since we moved here, drove up to Washington and saw a bog off the road with no access.  We love cranberries and eat them almost every day and always thought they came from New England so imagine our surprise when we saw a bog!!!

Today we drove up to Washington - out the 26 and north one the 101 through Astoria and across the Astoria-Megler Bridge over the Columbia River.  It is very interesting because on the Oregon side the bridge is very tall off the river to allow big ships to navigate up to Portland from all over the world!

We drove up to Long Beach and headed for the Cranberry Museum.  This is a one woman show - running beautifully.  First you walk through the museum, then you self guide yourselves through the cranberry crops  and finally back into the gift shop to purchase all of your cranberry needs.  We settled for the most delicious ice cream!  I can still taste it and wish I had some now!!! 

The museum has an annual festival during harvest in October which had to be cancelled this year and although harvest was scheduled - we saw no sign of it.  No flooded fields and so I was a bit disappointed until we had to take a detour off of 101 on our way home due to an accident and ended up driving along flooded bogs filled with red berries.  I was screaming!!!!

We also visited Long Beach - a tired little sea village with the longest beach in America.  There were some cute shops and restaurants and of course the beach was amazing.  You can drive on the beach up here after Labor Day - that's ok, I'm good!  There is also a abandoned amusement park mid city which is never good but makes for some great pix.  We stopped at a bakery because it was painted bright yellow and Joe wanted to take some pix and then he felt like he should buy a huge box of warm, chocolate chip cookies!

On the way back we had clam chowder and crusty garlic toast at Mo's on the river and it was interesting because half of their seating is gone and of course most of it is along the windows on the river.  But we got one and enjoyed warming up and filling up.

Finally, we drove up to the Astoria Column for the most impressive views imaginable!  The column is 125 feet tall with 164 step spiral staircase up to the observation deck overlooking the Columbia River.  The staircase and observation deck were closed (mercifully) and the day was getting stormy and a bit cold so we did not linger.     

It was a wonderful day - our first full day of sightseeing since the lock down and it really made us feel good for days!  We need to get out more!!!  lol

Gabi

MULTNOMAH FALLS - OUR FAVORITE PLACE

9/30/2020 - We finally got to visit our favorite place since the Pandemic hit and everything was closed down.  We often visit the falls on weekday mornings - after traffic and enjoy one of their delicious breakfasts while looking up through the glass ceiling of the restaurant at the magnificent falls!

The parking lot, restaurant and restroom facilities were closed, then slowly services have been restored.  We had trouble finding out exactly what to expect as the web site and telephone recording told different stories.  So - we just drove out there and this is what we found.

.  plenty of parking

.  restaurant closed but take out (very limited) available during also limited hours

.  restrooms closed but there are dozens of port a potties in the close up parking lot

.  coffee stand open with outdoor tables

.  all trails leading up and away from the bottom of the falls closed

.  gift shop open to a couple of people at a time - very confusing as the ordering line for the take out    empties into the gift shop!  lol

We did, however, find the falls are still magnificent and  very well worth the drive!

On the way back we stopped at the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site near Troutdale and had a lovely walk .  The park is situated where the Sandy River flows into the Columbia.  The beaches, rivers and forest areas are gorgeous!  This is a very popular spot in the summer as you might imagine but on this day in late September - we had it all to ourselves!

Gabi  

JENKINS ESTATE AND COOPER MOUNTAIN NATURE PARK

9/20/2020  -  There are so many places to explore in our area and we are determined to visit all of them!!!  Both of these beautiful places are within 5 miles of our home and located just outside Beaverton on Cooper Mountain.

Jenkins Estate -  the 68 acre property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular location for weddings and important photo shoots!  There are two miles of gorgeous trails, over an acre of rhododendrons, a herb garden and amazing landscaping creating a perfect picture in every direction!!   The buildings were once a summer home and are impeccably maintained!  We really enjoyed our walk around the property - it is located on the side of Cooper Mountain so the walk became a hike in places!

Cooper Mountain Nature Park - this amazing park is huge with over 230 acres and about 3 miles of trails traversing the various habitats of the area including conifer forest, prairie and oak woodlands.  There are breathtaking wide open spaces and amazing views of the Chehalem Mountains.  We didn't stay very long because we were getting hungry and anxious to head on down the hill to ....

Midway Firehouse Pizza - this local ‘joint’ has the best food!!  We love the pepperoni chips - pizza and paninis are amazing - too much food - serve yourself - sort of - nice folks - very comfortable and enjoyable!

The most difficult time of the day was driving home - about 5 miles - tired and simply stuffed from lunch.  Thank you son, for taking us to one of your favorite local haunts!

Gabi