Phyl, Dave, Chris and I went to the E Street Gallery in downtown Sacramento this evening for an art show
because one of the featured artists was Dave and Phyl’s son, Jon Thompson.
Jon upcycles metal barrels and cuts it with a plasma cutter. He’s been doing this for about a year.
It’s been fun to see his skills expand and evolve.
L-R: Greg (brother), Chris (brother), Kate (girlfriend), Jon, Phyl, Dave.
L-R: Alexa (niece), Phyl, Beth (sister).
After 40 days (and a few more), it was time to strain the nocino through many layers of cheesecloth
and put into jars to sit until next June 24, 2018, when it will be sampled for the first time.
Yay, another friend came to visit and have dinner and drinks – Val Sills!
Fun!
Sunday afternoon!
This was a 2-person demonstration. Avery stood on Sophia somehow and she raised up so Avery could strike a pose.
Neptune, King of the Sea
And then we cut into the caramel apple they got from Disneyland!
for putting together shelves in the garage. Hurray for a helpful son!
And Carson giggled up a storm.
Linda and Adrienne brought the coffee and I made blueberry scones! Fun.
Val Lilienthal came over this afternoon. One of her first questions was about the nocino we made last June. Rarely would I ask a guest, “Would you like to agitate the nocino?” She gave the jar a good sloshing around.
In the past 24 days, Phyl and I have walked 3.5-4.5 miles sixteen mornings – at sunup usually because it’s been so hot. This morning, Phyl had something else to do so I was on my own. How to change things up a bit? Hmmm .. carry water in an insulated cup.
Del Paso Road
At 2.8 miles, I hit the pause button and stood in line for 15 minutes. This has to be one of the busiest Starbuck’s anywhere and no drive-through.
Arena Blvd & Duckhorn Dr
Natomas Central Drive
Most of the walk around the lake is open to the public, until you come to Heritage Westshore, then you need the gate code. It’s curvier in this section
with great glimpses into back yards.
Almost home.
6 miles. This could become my standard non-Phyl walk.
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