For the past two years, way too many people have used “Chair” as my first name, not just at meetings but also at social occasions. On Thursday night at the Active Transportation Commission (in Old City Hall) a new chair was elected to serve for the next year.
Carson on Sunday at St Ignatius.
Avery at St Ignatius on Tuesday.
On Wednesday evening at
Rita, Leah, Lauren, Sophia, Thais.
This winter, Carson is playing in two basketball leagues plus flag football. Busy schedule. Today, he had four basketball games in a row at two different locations. Due to a time conflict, he played in just three. St Ignatius.
Rio Americano High School.
For the last few weeks, I’ve been relearning some dormant sewing skills. I haven’t made formal wear in over 30 years, but now I’m at the beginning of making a prom dress. The prom hasn’t been scheduled yet, but I need to start now .. as in, what if this doesn’t turn out well and Sophia needs to shop for a dress at the last minute. After the pattern arrived, I traced the pieces needed according to her measurements, found some fabric in a drawer that would work, and sewed a “muslin” – a practice garment to check the fit.
The muslin fit great. Next, order fabric. So far, so good.
January 2 at Frends – there is no I in Frends. A few of us gathered to talk about rides we really want to do again in 2026. BarbaraL, Anya, Laurie, Lori, Millan, Galib, Brenda:
Even though rain was predicted, I led a Jibe ride on New Year’s Day. The first surprise was a photojournalist from KOVR Channel 13 was at the meet-up location at Peregrine Park. He interviewed me and Jim. There was a clip on the evening news!
Eight of us started out but a low battery and a flat tire shortly into the ride caused two people to drop out early. We had rain at the beginning and end but a good dry middle section.
My rain cape worked really well. 34 miles. A good start to a new year.
What a perfect early afternoon New Year’s Eve celebration this year – my, how times have changed from my younger years! Steak and Gorgonzola potato chip nachos and Fromage fort.
On Sunday I went to Jim and Lucy’s for dinner. Lucy puts up beautiful Christmas trees.
at Kral’s. Jeff makes the best prime rib roast. There was a theme this year for the del Castillos:
Waiting for the adults to give the GO signal .. everyone on their own device.
I escaped before the chaos of gift opening began – lol. Great evening, lots of visiting, excellent meal!
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