September 17, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

RLEHS Sunday Social

At the Dry Creek Ranch House. From the team at the Rio Linda Elverta Quilt Trail Project, this “quilt” is temporarily on the side of the water tower until it’s decided where it should go to be seen from Dry Creek Road.The speaker was Arianne Laidlaw, a local person who has studied the life and works of Mark Twain.This Throwdown was a good one, every sample was delicious.

Clockwise from bottom: Lyn’s Corn Thang, Catherine’s Creamy Corn & Zucchini, Arlete’s Hot Corn Dip

Hurray, Lyn won! Her husband told her not to come home if she didn’t win.

I think they liked the Hot Corn Dip. Finishing her second bowl:

This guy went on the hunt for another table’s leftovers:

September 16, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

Country Faire parade

The staging area was at Westside Park.

Green Acres 4-H

Quilt Trail Project

The Grange float had a trebuchet on the trailer which will be used to launch pumpkins at the October Pumpkin Festival.

My view of the parade, following the Girl Scouts:

This mural was painted for the first Country Faire in 2012, the 100th anniversary of Rio Linda’s founding.

The end of the parade.

September 15, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

Making a float

Tomorrow is the Rio Linda Country Faire. Calvary Lutheran has always had a float in the Saturday parade. This year I borrowed Justin’s truck and a trailer from one of his friends (whose name is also Justin). The first stop was at CLC to load the bell into the bed of the truck.

The guys: Jim Williams, a helpful neighbor, Patrick Thorne, Spencer Thorne.

At Don and Leone’s house, a crew arrived to decorate.

Tessa and Aiden

September 14, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

Dinner at Phyl’s

With Dave and Kathy Wright, a long-time friend of Phyl’s and a Bike Hiker who went on a bike-and-barge tour in Amsterdam last July. I wanted to hear all about her trip.

September 13, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

Wednesday at Old Greenwood

At Maria’s cabin. Old Greenwood is a bit east of Truckee. It was a beautiful 1 1/2-hour drive from South Lake Tahoe.We walked up to the clubhouse for a cocktail.The sky began to darken so we headed back. This little jack rabbit took off early and didn’t get too wet:I think Val L got the wettest:Maria is such a great cook. Caprese salad:Pasta with fresh salmon in a light cream sauce with caviar.I think I have the best friends in the world. Thank you so much Adrienne and Maria for your invitations.

September 12, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

Tuesday at Lake Tahoe

We drove to the Emerald Bay area then to the trailhead to Cascade Falls.Cascade Creek:The top of Cascade Falls:Later we had an excellent dinner at Riva Grill.

September 11, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

Monday at Lake Tahoe

We went for a walk in the morning. If you download an app, you can rent a LimeBike wherever you might find them. The little sign on the back says it costs $1/ride.Just across the state line are Nevada casinos:Heavenly Village:A scary-looking ski run at Heavenly Ski Resort.We planned to go out for dinner, but it started to rain. Hard. So we stayed in, had some snacks, and watched the Giants game.

September 10, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

To Lake Tahoe

After Grandparents Day, I got in the car and drove to South Lake Tahoe to spend a few days with Adrienne at her timeshare at Tahoe Beach and Ski Club.

September 10, 2017 by arletelouise - 0 comments

Grandparents Day

This event was organized by the events committee. When we got to the clubhouse, Sophia only had one shoe. We looked and looked, Thais asked a few questions to which Sophia answered, “Mom, I feel like you’re relying on me to know where my shoes are.” In unison, Thais and I said, “They’re YOUR shoes.” LOL.Avery practiced a few tricks using my legs.