On the Road Again

It was hot and a little pool time felt just right. Rachel attempting to ride the bucking T-Rex

Sucess

We went over the hill to Monterey Bay. Lunch at Phil's, one of my favorite sea food stops. They catch'em, sell'em and serve'em. 

The food was so enticing, I forgot to take photos. I alway have the calamari appetizer. It is large platter of squid straight up, no sides to get in the way of a delicious meal.

Next we visited the aquarium. My son has a membership, so stopping by for an hour or two is easy. No lines, no hassles. Wonderful day with my family.

I am headed over the Sierra's to visit my friend Cliff in Carson City, NV

It is great to be back on the road again. Sing it Willie.

Cliff and I enjoyed the antique engine fair.

Really beautifully restored cars.

This old two cycle does not have an electric starter.

Great old engines. They all run.

Cliff and I executing our meager self improvement plan

The very tame local peanut gallery watching the fat guy huff and puff

Family Time

I am back in San Jose, CA having a great visit with my son's family.

Ice cream, we all scream for ice cream 

Playing Qwirkle

It's s'more time

Marshmallow done just right

Rachel is a wicked good Qwirkle player. She crushed me 196 to 134.

Emma showing off her new manicure.

Out for a walk. Well I walked.

Rachel takes a fearless 7 meter plunge. I could not make myself jump off the high dive at her age.

Interesting Old Stuff

We went to an old stuff flea market in Dublin.

Nice BMW with side car

Linda bought a basket for $25

This a beautiful 1904 Peterborough Guide Boat crafted from Cedar wood. The price was $4000.

An old cranberry rake used when cranberries were harvested by hand

Housing for the aviary one percenters

This is an ornate Turkish shoe shine box that the vender found in Main for $80

Maddie making friends

There were a number of fine vintage trailer to see.

Nice homebuilt tear drop 

Nice vintage Shasta

Looks like another homebuilt

A 1968 Play Mor

Lobster Roll

Life is good in New Hampshire. The days have been sunny and cool for the most part. The black flies 's day.
Linda's daughter's family went for a 4 mile hike to the top of Mt. Monadnock. They met us a Kimballs' for delicious lobster rolls afterwards.

One of the best lobster rolls on the East Coast.

Very slow moving lines for Ice cream. We did not indulge after a very filling lunch

Catching UP

After returning from Mexico I helped my sister pack her stuff for her move to Puerto Vallarta, MX. We will put our childhood home on the market next month. Our parents bought it new in 1962. End of an era.
I also attended to Serenity's wounds.

Serenity's mirror kissed a truck in Mexico. Benlow RV in Irwindale CA executed an excellent and  speedy repair.

I added additional support and patched the bay that dropped out in Mexico. 

I discovered that my receiver was cracked. I shouldn't have added that spare tire to my motorcycle rack. I found a used receiver in MO.

I spent some enjoyable time with sons and granddaughters .

Rachel is a wicked Othello player. She's smiling because white is her color

Emma loves ice skating.

I am now back with Linda in beautiful New Hampshire. It has been cool and rainy with a few sunny days.

Lakes and ponds are everywhere.

Linda and Maddie on our morning walk

Spring is busting out all over 

Linda is very creative and crafts fine jewelry 

Bracelet with cultured Emeralds and White Sapphires