Aug 5 - Walk, Meet a Friend , and Dinner

Today we decided to walk on the American Trail like we used to before our e-bikes. Lenny and Banjo used to love this no lease walk. So many smells. Unfortunately Banjo crossed the rainbow bridge in June at 15.5 years and Lenny has been slowing down a lot on this trip. He no longer walks with us. It’s sad for us but he’s 15.5 as well. He waits for us in the RV. 

​Today we walked on the American River Trail for about 3 miles instead of biking. We met a friend of ours, Diane Klinke, at Urban Roots for lunch. 

We first met Diane at one of Nate’s wrestling matches. She’s Carter Bailey’s grandmother. Carter was Nate’s roommate at Lehigh.  Great catching up with her and her family. 

Dinner at Drew and Erin’s and a rousing game of SkyJo. Erin’s first time playing and she won! 

August 4 - Another Bike Ride, Brewery, Shrimp tacos

​Shuff and I took another bike ride east on the American River Parkway. We rode 16 miles one way, for a total of 32 miles. This was the farthest east we have been. 

Look at that 6-point buck that shared the road with us!   

With temps over 100, a brewery was calling - Burnt Barrel!  

We played several bands of Flip 7 and Skyjo. 

Shrimp tacos for dinner. 

August 3 - Bike ride, Pizzas

​Shuff and I took a 20-mile bike ride on the American River Trail early morning before the temps hit 103!  

Then over to Drew and Erin’s for a make your own pizza in Drew’s pizza oven. First time to have figs on the pizza for me. Was very tasty. 

August 2 - Chacewater Winery and The Mercantile Winery

​Shuff and I had to pick up our wine club box for June and September. We drove yo Kelseyville to pick up our wine and to have a wine and olive oil tasting. Erin’s friend, Lauren met us at the winery. 

When we were finished with the main tasting, they brought out ice cream with a drizzle of the blood orange olive oil. Who knew that would taste so good.  

After that tasting and purchasing our wine club, we moved on to the Mercantile Winery. Another tasting and charcuterie.  

They had a fun addition… a sip and pick zinnias. Here’s my pick. 

And Erin’s- 

August 1 - Sacramento, Sewing

​Down the hill we go to spend a week with Drew and Erin. Who knew the temps would be in triple digits! Yes, it’s dry heat BUT it doesn’t matter … it’s HOT. 

Drew was in LA for a Red Sox vs Dodgers weekend. So Erin and I sewed. She wanted to make a coverup out of towels. 

Winnie was sooo helpful. 

The prototype turned out great except the cheap towels shed a lot. 

But now she has a pattern for the next one. 

July 31- Lake Day and Dinner in Grass Valley

​Hot, Hot day here in Nevada City. Carl and Shan have a pass to go to Scot’s Flat Lake, so away we went. Trevor and Otis, friends and neighbors of theirs joined us. Fun time kayaking. Arlo and Otis were in the water most of 4 hours, squirting Pappy Shuff and Carl  

Dinner was at the Owl Restaurant in Grass Valley. Good BBQ. 

Tomorrow we’ll be in Sacramento for a week. 

July 30 - Arlo’s Swim Class

​Since Shan worked today and Carl wanted to go on a run, we took Arlo to Gigi’s and picked him up. 

I had my Aquasize class at Pioneer Pool because Memorial Pool had a “Code Brown” issue. Enjoyed the class and was a good day to be in the water. 

Then Arlo had swim class so I got to take him there. It was a hot day so great to be in the water again.