May 14, 2014

Birthday Mom with her Mon

Lunch al fresco on Bay St today with 80+ temps!

How does it feel to be 96? I don't feel any older than 80 she answered.

May 12, 2014

Sweet Creek Falls

Maiden of the mist. Lisa and I took a last trip to Sweet Creek before returning to work tomorrow.


We saw two nesting pairs of Dippers frantically feeding their hungry chicks.

Can you spot the nest?

How about now?

May 11, 2014

Mother's Day Tea

Mom is still able to enjoy Mother's Day Tea at Lovejoy's at 96!

April 30, 2014

St. Helena

Hiking along Ritchey Creek in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park.
Giant woodwardia ferns growing along the creek.

Vegetation was quite varied and the forest quite birdy but you really had to watch out for poison oak!

Stop for refreshments at Charles Krug Winery. This huge old oak dominates the entrance.
Pure history...plus I was the only person tasting so I got to taste a couple of extra wines that were really wow!

April 25, 2014

Tahkenitch Creek Trail

Mary and I did the Tahkenitch Creek trail today, it was really sunny and warm.