My neighbor Kathie and I drove to Nevada City this morning.
We got there early, most of the shops were open, but not many street vendors were operating yet. The official start time was 1:30.
We had lunch at Sopa Thai and were quite happy with the huge portions and great taste.
What a fun day! We will do this again. Our timing was perfect. By the time we got back to our car, the rain had begun. It was a wet careful drive home, but we were dry!
Basketball season starts
Sophia is #5:
Carson was so focused on what was on the screen, he never noticed Avery playing with his ear:
“Grandma, take my picture!” Only if you smile.
Christmas party
The Ladies Game Night group got together this evening to celebrate the season. Fun!
Christmas home tour
Ten Four Seasons Westshore residents opened their homes for the annual Christmas tour. Adrienne came with me, we walked the tour, and barely got to all of them in 3 hours. Amazing decorations, especially the trees!
Dinner at Adrienne’s
Adrienne, Marna, Joan, Sandy
End of walnut gathering
A series of storms was over and there were many walnuts on the ground. This would be the last week of gathering.
And it wouldn’t be easy gathering. On Monday, I was there for 6 hours but only got 4 trees done. I raked leaves and piles of walnuts + leaves + dirt which I sorted through. There are at least a dozen walnuts hidden UNDER this scattering of leaves:
There are still walnuts on the trees:
Thankfully, Justin used his blower around the rest of the trees and the ground dried out a bit more. I finished on Saturday.
Grand total for 2018 = 596 pounds.
Sophia Avery Carson
I love this season. More opportunities to see the grandkids. Tonight was Thais’ company party.
We always play until all the squares on the big board are covered. I always ask, “Who’s turn is it?” It’s my turn about 25% of the time. LOL.
Carson
I stayed with Carson for a couple of hours while everyone else had other obligations. Yay!
Of course, we played Bird Bingo.
Thursday at Merrilyn’s
When I got to Merrilyn’s, her neighbor was there. Jo Messner! A very good friend of another dear friend, Paula in Mississippi. So, Paula quickly got this photo texted to her:
Dilled onion cheese balls rolled in various coatings and Spring rolls (from Merrilyn’s pedicurist!):
Another wonderful visit!
To Chico with Ade
It was a rainy day but still so much fun. First stop, Maisie Jane’s.
On our way to Chico State Bookstore, Ade’s alma mater.
We poked around in various shops. We have our favorites, and discovered some new ones this trip. We also had a great lunch in a new restaurant, Upper Crust Bakery.
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