We spent three nights and four fun days at Santee Lakes here in the San Diego area. We were able to reserve our most favorite RV spot right by the babbling brook and were lucky enough to have no neighbors on either side, so was especialy spacious for us (and Bentley).

Our friends Christel and Armin joined us for burgers one night. They lavished us with flowers, cheese appetizers, homemade cookies and wine--they're welcome any time! We had some fun conversation around a nice little fire in the evening.

Was a great getaway

Took this picture of Bentley yesterday and love how handsome he looks! He's turning into a good boy . . . slowly but surely; very slowly . . . but surely.

What a treat to have Julie and the grandkids (Ian and Jack) here for a visit for a few days. The weather has been up and down these last few weeks, but fortunately we had a perfect day for Sea World. The Shamu show was a highlight, and so was the Journey to Atlantis roller coaster/water slide ride. The Penquin Encounter made for some good "Artic" pics. We played cards and dominoes and generally just had a good time the rest of the visit. Time goes by fast, but we're so glad they came.

 


I'm still reeling from the news of Monday, February 27, 2012. My beautiful, serene, wholesome little town of Chardon, Ohio has forever changed. My alma mater, Chardon High School, the scene of such horrific tragedy will never be quite the same for all of us who had attended and will attend in the future. My thoughts and prayers go out for the victims and their families, and for all the residents of Chardon.

One thing I know for sure. The people of Chardon have strong roots; the town will recover and continue to be a model for what is good and valued in America.

Can it really be almost the end of January 2012! The last few months seemed to fly by! We enjoyed our Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, our 37th wedding anniversary and my hmmhmmth birthday . . . we went camping for a few days here locally at Santee Lakes . . . we refurbished and re-rented our rental house . . . and oh yes, Bentley is still Bentley, driving us crazy (but loveable nonetheless).

Bob continues as a Sr. Volunteer for the Fire Department, entering his 5th year. I'm still volunteering as a Friend of the Library and we were treated to a nice luncheon this week for our efforts last year. We raised around $75,000 for the library through sales in our Book Shop. Not bad for books that start at 25 cents and rarely sell for more than $4.00!

Sending out best wishes for this New Year. For the first time ever I didn't send Christmas cards, forgive me my friends, but I do think of you often.