We've Moved Back Up North .....December 20, 2018

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We got an early start last week when

the movers finished filling up the

moving van Wednesday afternoon.

So we took that Golden opportunity

and put Lucy in our pre-packed car

and drove up to Medford Oregon and stayed

 the night in a "Cat Friendly" motel.  

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That meant we had a head start as we drove

up to Vancouver early Thursday morning.

Instead of 6 non-stop hours for Lucy

to be in the car, she only had to endure 4 1/2 hours

until we got to the Cat Chalet where she stayed

for a few days until the house was slightly less

chaotic and not quite so full of paper and boxes.

 

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Lucy is pretty much settled even though

we will be unpacking for at least another week.

Have a great Feline Friday!

Thanks Sandee!

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Awww Monday December 16, 2018

 

December 15,  2018 

Paddling Christmas Elves and Santas!

The Portland Hawthorne Bridge is

in the background.

Check it out here !

Have a great week!

We are still unpacking!!!

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Feline Friday December 7, 2018

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Lucy loves  sleeping by Russell in the evening....

the fire is toasty warm and she's a contented cat.

The painting in the background is leaning

against the wall waiting for the movers to

pack her up along with everything else.

Whew- I'd forgotten how hard moving is!

Happy Feline Friday to you!!!

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Wordless Wednesday! December 5, 2018

 

Reitdiephaven, Groningen, Netherlands.

 Photo by Nout Gons.

 

We've been to the Netherlands a few

times to visit friends. Now that I've

seen this photo I want to go there!

Have a lovely Wordless Wednesday!

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Happy Tuesday! December 4, 2018

 

This photo is priceless! The dogs are so very

concerned about the little pig Jude.

I faithfully follow Kitchen Garden as it is

amazing to learn about farming

and also it is so very entertaining!

You too can follow along.

Here's Monday's post. Enjoy!

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Awwwdorable Video for Awww Monday December 3, 2018

 

This has to be one of the sweetest

and cutest Christmas Advertisement ever!!!

Have a lovely week!

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Feline Friday! November 30, 2018

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One of Lucy's favorite spots to

watch the world go by!

Have a lovely day!

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Wordless Wednesday November 28, 2018

From Sandpipers to Roosters

Mexico has very entertaining birds!

 

 

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While relaxing on Playa la Ropa we enjoy 

watching all the Sandpipers ........ 

 

 

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And this rooster was hysterically funny

trying to peck the "other" rooster!

Have a great Wednesday!

Happy and Busy Tuesday! November 27, 2018

 

 

 

 Here's a photo of our new home!
We'll be moving in soon- about
two and half weeks and we're
madly but carefully packing!
Almost done!
Have a great day whatever you are doing! 

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Early Awww Monday November 25, 2018

After all the welcome rainy days

yesterday turned out to be sunny and dry.

Some of our deer came out from the forest

and I gave them a few bits of carrots.

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November 24 at 4:23 pm

I will truly miss the deer and all the other

mountain animals.

BUT Russell will not miss all the work that

is necessary here!

And we both will miss all our dear friends!

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November 24 at 4:24 pm

Below is a photo looking southwest towards the Eddys.

It was a  gorgeous day!

The banner photo above shows off those fabulous

lenticular clouds and fresh snow on Mt Shasta!   

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November 25 at 4:14 pm

Feline Friday November 23, 2018

 

Did the cat already eat the turkey or....?

Wishing everyone a very

Happy Day After Thanksgiving!

Remember it's only about 33 days

until Christmas !!!! 

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Wordless Wednesday November 21, 2018

 

2010 Thanksgiving Turkey

 

Back in November of 2010 I posted all

my Thanksgiving recipes. I've attached

the link to it in case you need a different

recipe or are a beginner when it comes

to Thanksgiving cooking!

Have a lovely day!!!

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Happy Tuesday! November 20, 2018

When we travel to Mexico I always take

time each day to draw with color pencils.

I sit under my palapa on the beach and

draw images from my memories or

 my imagination and not

from what I see in front of me.  

It's the only time I do this and I'm not sure

why that is. But, it's fun and relaxing and

I usually give some away before we come home.

 

 

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This one I gave away to Jorge who is a

wonderful artist who paints on the beach

using his fingers as paint brushes.

The banner photo above shows his set up

that was in front of me right before the surf.  

 

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Totally made up with ridiculous perspective

but I had fun with it!

 

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Seriously silly! Jorge wanted to know

how I came up with this! I had no idea.

 

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This was the first drawing for this vacation.

 

 

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Before we left for our vacation I finished this

baby quilt. Good thing, because when we got home

the baby had been born the day before we came

home. So, it got mailed a few days ago.

The baby quilts that I make are like my drawings;

other than choosing the fabrics to use,

I never know what they will be like until I am done.  

It will be fun to see photos of the baby with her quilt!

Have a fun day whatever you do!

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Early Post For Awww Monday November 19, 2018

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Lucy can always find a sunny spot!

 

After a lovely 3 weeks in Zihuatanejo

we're back home!  Tan, rested and ready

for our next adventure! In just a month

we will be moving from our beautiful mountain

home and going back up north to a new home in

Vancouver, Washington. We will miss all the

lovely animals and all our good friends here.

But it's time for us to downsize and have more

free time to travel and to spend more time

with our Northwest family members.

Plus ten and a half acres is a huge responsibility

to take care of when one is over 70 years old!

We've accomplished a lot in the almost 7 years

we've been here and our home and land

are better for all our hard work.  

So, that said I'll try to keep blogging, 

but there may be days I just won't have the time.

We have a lot to do before leaving....! Cheers!

Happy Tuesday November 13, 2018

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A black iguana resting in the sun.... 

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Our good friend Judy with an Iguana

that had been swimming in the ocean....

more about that tomorrow.

  

 

 

 

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A local squirrel up in a coconut tree...they

eat the insides of the coconuts after they gnaw

through the tough shell...

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Awww Monday! November 12, 2018

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While shopping with a friend in

downtown Zihuatanejo near the Zocalo

I spotted this quite lovely "shop cat".

It is run by Christina who also is in

charge of the local Humane Society.

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100 Year Anniversary Sunday November 11, 2018

 

Remember Democracy?

Remember Peace?

 Don't take them for granted.

 

 

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Thankful Thursday! November 8, 2018

 

We've been coming down here for over

twenty years and I am amazed how

much care is given to making sure that

the baby turtle eggs are safe before hatching

and when they are released.

Even with all that care only 1 in a 1000

will survive to sexual maturity.

 

 

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Here's the link to Brian's blog...

have a lovely day.

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Wordless Wednesday November 7, 2018

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Two views from Playa la Ropa

Evening view from a restaurant....

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and one looking up at the sky

from our palapa!

Have a restful day!

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Happy and Relaxing Tuesday November 6, 2018

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After breakfast Russell always takes a nap

under our palalpa!

 

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Later on he relaxes on our terrace

 and reads a bit....

 

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One of the local artists who paints

on the beach taking a break... 

 

 

 

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and one of the Catalina cats snoozing

in the restaurant....

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Early Awww Monday ~~~~ November 4, 2018

 

Posting on the internet can be quite problematic

while in Mexico.....so I'm early while the system

is up and running! Have a great day!

 

 

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Yesterday we strolled down the beach.

It was quite busy as it was a holiday weekend.

 

 

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It was also a sleepy day for some...

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The most exciting thing we saw last night

was a mother turtle burying her eggs

on the beach! We've helped with baby turtle

releases, but had never seen the mother come up

on the shore.  Such a sweet sight.

Tomorrow morning one of the hotel workers will

dig up the eggs and rebury them in a secure place so

that no animal or human will disturb the eggs.

I don't know how long it takes for the eggs to hatch.

 

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Saturday Snaps! November 3, 2018

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Two nights ago we had dinner at

an Italian restaurant....

Great view and a nice dinner.  

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Have a lovely day!

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Feline Friday November 2, 2018

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These two cats are siblings...

I think the kitty below is older by a few years.

Needless to say they do work the guests

looking for handouts! I brought some

packets of "kitty treats" to share!

 

 

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Sailing with Jose Luis! November 1, 2018

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Another lovely day....

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Perfect wind for sailing....

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Russell and Jose Luis went sailing for

over an hour outside of the bay....  

 

 

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They had a great time!

 

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