Hooray, we have our first houseguest! Aunt Poo (my little sis, Melissa) drove up yesterday and is spending today and tonight here before returning to Santa Barbara on Wednesday. It's very lovely to have her here; our little guest room is also John's office at present, but we cleared away the packing boxes that were resting on the old leather sofa, put out the big puff-quilt and a pillow or two, and she's squeezed in there between John's desk and a bookshelf. But it seems quite adequate for her. I'm happy to report that Poo has gotten right with the "program" up here -- sleeping deeply and well, eating Frannie-foods, reading in the sun on the back deck, and taking walks around the forest trails. This is just the sort of peace that I envisioned and hoped for a guest to find, in our "mountain retreat" site -- and she really seems to enjoy the quiet, slow pace, the fresh air, and the major pastime available up here: gazing out at the redwoods and the distant hills.
We're going to leave her to relax this afternoon while we run down to the local farmers' market for fresh fruits and veggies (and some fresh-popped Kettle Korn) ..... we'll bring back for her a little cake to have with tea on the deck.
I hope life is as good for all of you who read this, as it is for happy me.
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Tea and cake on the deck with a most beloved sister, surrounded by redwoods...sounds like heaven!
Enjoy, girls!
Love
T
Hi Poo!
Wish we were there!
I found photos of your place on Julie's smugmug site ... wow wow wow!! Now that I have some visuals to put with this text, I can better understand your sense of peace and happiness there ... what a beautiful little house, and what a beautiful location.
I've been meaning to tell Leenie that, in spite of her many past sins, she is guaranteed a free pass through the Pearly Gates for doing this for you.
Today, Greta and I are awaiting the arrival of Teri, Miss Lily, and the Boyz, who will be visiting for the day. We have warned Seamus that there is much snorgling in his immediate future.
I heard that the MA invasion will be today: we're all so jealous, those of us who can't be there to snorgle our baby boy. Have a grand day, guys!
And Elves, you have to include this stop on your CA visit next spring!!!
I had beautiful days in their wonderful house amid the forest. They have a five-star Bed and Breakfast, I want you to know. They also serve gourmet food: the first night, they made me proscuitto and melone amd pasta ala vodka. Then I had a whole afternoon reading on their beautiful deck, with intermittent contemplation of redwoods. A beautiful stay. Blessings on you, Poo -- and John too.
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