Friday, July 10, 2009
Vivians 2nd Birthday Lake Tahoe July 4, 2009
Another long time no post period. Spent last weekend 4th of July with all my daughters and both my grandaughters. Had a big second birthday party for Miss Vivian, there are now 5 children in the annual 4th party at Tahoe. There were over twenty people at the party including both of Vivians Godmothers, carrie and crista. Stayed at Lorindas home in south shore, with Sherry and Jerry, Lorinda was the was perfect host. Sara and crew stayed at Ceder Glen as always in Tahoe Vista. Iggy and Allison were up with both kids, Maggie, Mark and Vivian had a great time playing together. More later
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Its been a long time since I've posted anything on this blog. Been very busy last few months. I have spent the last few months emptying out my shop, 18 years of crap collected. It took forever to empty it out. But I cut my overhead a lot. Spent Thanksgiving in Kingsberg, New Years in Vegas. Went back to Kingsberg in January for Manfredi xmas lots of fun, and got to go back to kingsberg a month later for Rich's sister Linda's surprise 50th birthday party. They are all wonderful people and have made me part of the family. Of course every time in Kingsberg I get to spend time with my grand daughter Miss Viv who is the apple of my eye.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
USC WEEKEND
Long time no post. Spent last weekend in L.A. Sara and Rich gave me a ticket to the USC/AZ ST
football game. Had great time. Sat morning went to watch Vivs music class was very interesting
Viv loves it they sing dance and play with drums, rattles and other toys, about 15 to 20 kids and their parents. Went to Echo park Sunday so Viv could play on swings and slides, also fed the ducks.
Gave S/R all my camping gear, stove,lantern,tents and stuff. Love to sit and talk to Sara and play with Viv.
football game. Had great time. Sat morning went to watch Vivs music class was very interesting
Viv loves it they sing dance and play with drums, rattles and other toys, about 15 to 20 kids and their parents. Went to Echo park Sunday so Viv could play on swings and slides, also fed the ducks.
Gave S/R all my camping gear, stove,lantern,tents and stuff. Love to sit and talk to Sara and play with Viv.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Vivs 1st Birthday and 4th of July 2008
We all met in Lake Tahoe North Shore, Kings beach for Vivs 1st Birthday. The weekend of 28/29 June we had 1st bday with Riches family . His Mom 2 sisters and his niece. With Sara, Rich,Viv, Jenn and me. We had a great time. Viv s favorite toy was a lion which roars and has wheels so she can push it all over the place, Uncle Bob, Richs brother got it for her. She loved her cake had it from eyebrows to chin.
I so enjoy Riches family they treat me like one of the family.
On the following week end the 4th, the rest of the group was up. Mel&Grant and Ziggy from Seattle, Wash. Grants parents Jerome and Pamela from Texas, Fort worth I think, Jenn from Tuscon Az, Brian from Orange county Ca, Sara and Rich from L.A. Kerry from S.F. Crista and Jeff from Livermore, Ms Lizabeth and me from S.J. a great group of people. We watched the fireworks on the beach Thursday night at Kings Beach Viv loved them, Friday the 4th we went over to the condo M&G were staying at in Tahoe city. Both kids and adults enjoyed the fireworks. Had a BBQ and an evening of visiting.
Saturday had Vivs second Birthday party, she enjoyed it as much as the first. Sara had a Pinata which was great fun. We took hundreds of pictures, posted on flicker
It was a great week, Sara, Jenn and I stayed up one night until 4 in the morning
just talking, about family, sports, history, politics and any other subject that came up. We havn't done that in years, it was so much fun. The only thing wrong with the week was it was over to soon.
I so enjoy Riches family they treat me like one of the family.
On the following week end the 4th, the rest of the group was up. Mel&Grant and Ziggy from Seattle, Wash. Grants parents Jerome and Pamela from Texas, Fort worth I think, Jenn from Tuscon Az, Brian from Orange county Ca, Sara and Rich from L.A. Kerry from S.F. Crista and Jeff from Livermore, Ms Lizabeth and me from S.J. a great group of people. We watched the fireworks on the beach Thursday night at Kings Beach Viv loved them, Friday the 4th we went over to the condo M&G were staying at in Tahoe city. Both kids and adults enjoyed the fireworks. Had a BBQ and an evening of visiting.
Saturday had Vivs second Birthday party, she enjoyed it as much as the first. Sara had a Pinata which was great fun. We took hundreds of pictures, posted on flicker
It was a great week, Sara, Jenn and I stayed up one night until 4 in the morning
just talking, about family, sports, history, politics and any other subject that came up. We havn't done that in years, it was so much fun. The only thing wrong with the week was it was over to soon.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
UPDATE
Its been a long time since I have added anything to this blog. Just been busy, have spent a lot of time with my granddaughter. She is the light of my life now. Spent a weekend in Kings burg with her and Rich and Sara, and Rich's family. We went to a neat car show downtown, saw some beautiful cars, including my ultimate dream car, a 56 Chevy Bel Air coupe, two tone cream and salmon.
Was down in L.A. for Easter with Sara Rich and Miss Viv as Mel calls her. Mel and Grant and Ziggy were there along with Bryan. Went to Farmers Market for brunch. Tried to go to Pinks again but couldn't get within a block of it. Have had a horrible cold and bronchial infection for about a week and a half. Just wiped me out, no energy, couldn't sleep, just miserable . Saturday felt much better. Went to office and felt like I accomplished more in a few hours than I had all week.
Later in afternoon was restless and bored, I hadn't done anything in weeks. So I took a drive up to the Chicken Ranch in Jamestown. Spent a few hours watching the people and playing nickel slots, after about an hour and a half I hit a 7 out of 7 on 4 card keno. Made my whole weekend.
Went over to Black oak in Sonora played a few hours and had Breakfast late. The restaurant
in Black oak serves some of the best food of any Indian casino in California. More later
Was down in L.A. for Easter with Sara Rich and Miss Viv as Mel calls her. Mel and Grant and Ziggy were there along with Bryan. Went to Farmers Market for brunch. Tried to go to Pinks again but couldn't get within a block of it. Have had a horrible cold and bronchial infection for about a week and a half. Just wiped me out, no energy, couldn't sleep, just miserable . Saturday felt much better. Went to office and felt like I accomplished more in a few hours than I had all week.
Later in afternoon was restless and bored, I hadn't done anything in weeks. So I took a drive up to the Chicken Ranch in Jamestown. Spent a few hours watching the people and playing nickel slots, after about an hour and a half I hit a 7 out of 7 on 4 card keno. Made my whole weekend.
Went over to Black oak in Sonora played a few hours and had Breakfast late. The restaurant
in Black oak serves some of the best food of any Indian casino in California. More later
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
MONTEREY WEEKEND
I had a wonderful weekend in Monterrey with Sara, Rich and the adorable Miss Viv the light of my life. We also had Sara and Rich's best friends Mel, Grant and their son Mark along. Great people, we did the Monterrey Aquarium Saturday and 17 mile drive Sunday. Monterrey Peninsula is one of the prettiest places on earth. Grant made a great statement when we were standing out on Cypress Point watching the surf, sand, clouds and rocks of that stretch of coast, "Its good for the soul"
And that says it all. We stayed at the Ramada Carmel Hill small clean nice hotel, very reasonable . Close to everything, food was excellent the whole weekend. Sara found a great breakfast bistro Saturday morning, Rich found Pizza Sat/night in Pacific Grove. Sunday lunch in Carmel had some of the best Manhattan Clam chowder I've ever ate. Sunday night Rich and Grant found seafood in Pacific Grove. We also found several good bakeries over the weekend. I have posted several pictures on my Flicker so check them out. Monday came way to soon, but I had wonderful weekend with Miss Viv. Especially enjoyed my talks with Sara, we sit and talk about anything and everything.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
VIV & GRANDPA
GRANDPA AND VIV AT THE FRIENDS THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST IN SAN CARLOS CA.. HAD GREAT TIME, WONDERFUL PEOPLE ALWAYS ENJOY VISITING WITH THEM.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
CANNONS ROAR
THE CANNONS ROAR AT THE CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT KEARNEY PARK IN FRESNO. HAD A GREAT TIME MET SARA & RICH AND MY GIRL VIV, ALONG WITH MY BEST FRIENDS SHERRY AND JERRY
SATURDAY MORNING HAD BREAKFAST AND THEN WENT TO PARK. WATCHING THE CAMP SET UP AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE WAS VERY EDUCATIONAL , THE AUTHENTIC CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. AND THE METHODS OF DOING THINGS BACK THEN WAS VERY INTERESTING. THE BATTLE WAS A RE-ENACTMENT OF THE BATTLE OF CEDER CREEK IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA 1863. WATCHED IT FROM THE UNION SIDE OF BATTLE THIS TIME, NEXT YEAR I WILL WATCH FROM THE CONFEDERATE SIDE OF BATTLE NEXT YEAR. THIS IS THE LARGEST RE-ENACTMENT WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI OVER 1800 PARTICIPANTS .
SATURDAY MORNING HAD BREAKFAST AND THEN WENT TO PARK. WATCHING THE CAMP SET UP AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE WAS VERY EDUCATIONAL , THE AUTHENTIC CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. AND THE METHODS OF DOING THINGS BACK THEN WAS VERY INTERESTING. THE BATTLE WAS A RE-ENACTMENT OF THE BATTLE OF CEDER CREEK IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA 1863. WATCHED IT FROM THE UNION SIDE OF BATTLE THIS TIME, NEXT YEAR I WILL WATCH FROM THE CONFEDERATE SIDE OF BATTLE NEXT YEAR. THIS IS THE LARGEST RE-ENACTMENT WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI OVER 1800 PARTICIPANTS .
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD
Went to Roanert Park and had dinner with my daughter Teresa and her husband Morgan friday night. We went to a small Indian Restaurant food was excellent even though I was late, I took wrong turn and got lost.
After dinner Morgan showed me how to use my new digital camera. Camera was birthday present to myself, also a business expense as camera can be used to document findings on Termite reports. Next morning headed back to bay area, took off on side road towards Guarneville, on sweetwater springs road. Ended up on Russian river road and followed the Russian River to its mouth at Jenner. Spectacular scenery, beautiful river valley, spectacular fall colors, trees were all changing colors. Very rugged coastline.
Watched all the seals and sea lions along with flocks of brown Pelicans at the mouth of the river.
Turned south towards Bodega bay, fantastic views all the way to Bodega. Cute little towns and shops every couple of miles. Mad at myself because I forgot my California Road atlas, took wrong turn ended up in Petaluma, wanted to follow the coast back. Next time I am going to go north instead and take Hwy 1 all the way to Fort Bragg. All in all a nice quiet weekend
After dinner Morgan showed me how to use my new digital camera. Camera was birthday present to myself, also a business expense as camera can be used to document findings on Termite reports. Next morning headed back to bay area, took off on side road towards Guarneville, on sweetwater springs road. Ended up on Russian river road and followed the Russian River to its mouth at Jenner. Spectacular scenery, beautiful river valley, spectacular fall colors, trees were all changing colors. Very rugged coastline.
Watched all the seals and sea lions along with flocks of brown Pelicans at the mouth of the river.
Turned south towards Bodega bay, fantastic views all the way to Bodega. Cute little towns and shops every couple of miles. Mad at myself because I forgot my California Road atlas, took wrong turn ended up in Petaluma, wanted to follow the coast back. Next time I am going to go north instead and take Hwy 1 all the way to Fort Bragg. All in all a nice quiet weekend
Thursday, October 18, 2007
EAGLE MOUNTAIN CASINO
I was here once before a couple of years ago, it has expanded quite bit since I was here last time
but it is still a dumpy dusty dump. Parking lots are still gravel, road in is terrible, place is poorly marked and hard to find. Its supposed to have a restaurant but I have yet to find it. They sell a t-shirt in the souvenir shop that says "I survived the road to eagle mtn, they are not kidding, this is the worst access to any casino Ive been to in Ca. And its not worth the effort. Area around casino is full of junk cars and run down shacks.
but it is still a dumpy dusty dump. Parking lots are still gravel, road in is terrible, place is poorly marked and hard to find. Its supposed to have a restaurant but I have yet to find it. They sell a t-shirt in the souvenir shop that says "I survived the road to eagle mtn, they are not kidding, this is the worst access to any casino Ive been to in Ca. And its not worth the effort. Area around casino is full of junk cars and run down shacks.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Week end in L.A.
Spent the weekend in LA with my daughters and my Granddaughter Miss Viv. Went to Santa Monica Friday evening, wandered through shops and sights, had excellent dinner at Italian restaurant. Saturday went with the girls while they had their hair done, nice little village about mile from Sara's. Fascinating people watching, everything from overage pony tailed hippies to S/Cal
yuppies with sweater around neck, deck shoes, no socks. Very cosmopolitan. Every color, every race, every size. Mostly upper middle class, but the variety in one little village. I can see why Sara
loves living in LA. Me it is a great place to visit. Saturday night went to the Grove and Farmers Market. Sunday morning went to Pasadena City College for monthly flee market, its huge, and unlike our flee market in San Jose which is larger almost all of the stalls were private parties, in San Jose most of the stalls are there year round. You can find almost anything under the sun there. Was fun but tiring Viv slept through the whole thing. Fun and interesting week end.
Will have to do again real soon.
yuppies with sweater around neck, deck shoes, no socks. Very cosmopolitan. Every color, every race, every size. Mostly upper middle class, but the variety in one little village. I can see why Sara
loves living in LA. Me it is a great place to visit. Saturday night went to the Grove and Farmers Market. Sunday morning went to Pasadena City College for monthly flee market, its huge, and unlike our flee market in San Jose which is larger almost all of the stalls were private parties, in San Jose most of the stalls are there year round. You can find almost anything under the sun there. Was fun but tiring Viv slept through the whole thing. Fun and interesting week end.
Will have to do again real soon.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Oroville Casinos
Big country and Feather Falls
Big country just opened new Hotel Casino last year, big ,clean, food fair, lots of machines. Great place for people watchers. Have seen some of the ugliest women and men I my life here. Strait out of Deliverance. Also some fine looking people. Good parking and valet service. Oroville nice little town, good motels, good food, nice park on River. Feather Falls older of two Casinos, crowded, always giving a car or boat away. Food good, snack bar has great Polish and Hot dogs. Buffet pretty good for Indian casino. Casinos are only a couple miles apart so you have a choice. Like Big country best, just feel more comfortable there.
Big country just opened new Hotel Casino last year, big ,clean, food fair, lots of machines. Great place for people watchers. Have seen some of the ugliest women and men I my life here. Strait out of Deliverance. Also some fine looking people. Good parking and valet service. Oroville nice little town, good motels, good food, nice park on River. Feather Falls older of two Casinos, crowded, always giving a car or boat away. Food good, snack bar has great Polish and Hot dogs. Buffet pretty good for Indian casino. Casinos are only a couple miles apart so you have a choice. Like Big country best, just feel more comfortable there.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
RIVERSIDE COUNTY CASINOS
SOBOBA CASINO.
BIG SPRAWLING PLACE, OLD FASHIONED INDIAN CASINO, STILL IN WHITE TENT MODE, LOTS OF MACHINES, SNACK BAR. FUN PLACE . GREAT PLACE FOR PEOPLE WATCHING. ACCESSIBLE, VALET PARKING QUICK AND EASY. AREA AROUND IT GROWING IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS.
TRUMP 29 CASINO
DUMPY PLACE, LOOKS RUNDOWN, DIRTY. REMINDS ME OF AN OLD COFFEE SHOP
RESTAURANT , PARKING LOT FULL OF POTHOLES, INTERIOR SEEDY, NOT A PLACE I WILL GO BACK TO.
PECHANGA CASINO
TEMECULA, CA. HUGE FLASHY PLACE, REMINDS ME VERY MUCH OF ONE OF THE NEW STATION CASINOS IN VEGAS. INSIDE CLEAN WELL LIGHTED. SERVICE IS GOOD
LOTS OF MACHINES, GIFT SHOP, SEVERAL RESTAURANTS, FREE VALET PARKING. LARGE HOTEL ALL THE AMENITIES.
SPA RESORT CASINO
PALM SPRINGS, ONE BLOCK FROM DOWNTOWN, CLEAN WELL LIGHTED, LOTS OF MACHINES. RESTAURANTS, SNACK BAR. RIGHT DOWN TOWN. I LIKE IT.
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO
RIGHT OFF OF HWY 10, LARGE WELL LIGHTED, FOOD EXCELLENT, WENT TO BUFFET VERY GOOD, OWNED BY SAME PEOPLE AS SPA RESORT. LOTS OF MACHINES
NOT MANY OF MY FAVORITES, BUT LOTS OF VARIETY. CLEAN, GOOD SERVICE. EASY ACCESS RIGHT OF FREEWAY.
CASINO MORONGO
CABAZON, CA. FIRST CASINO YOU SEE COMING OUT FROM L.A. LARGE TOWER HOTEL VISIBLE FOR MILES. CASINO CLEAN, WELL LIGHTED ,SERVICE FAIR. SEVERAL RESTAURANTS. LOTS OF MACHINES LARGE VARIETY.
FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO.
INDIO, ORIGINALLY A BINGO PARLOR, CLEAN, POORLY LAID OUT. STILL FEELS LIKE A BINGO PARLOR.
HAVEN'T BEEN TO AUGUSTINE CASINO, CAHUILLA CREEK CASINO.
BIG SPRAWLING PLACE, OLD FASHIONED INDIAN CASINO, STILL IN WHITE TENT MODE, LOTS OF MACHINES, SNACK BAR. FUN PLACE . GREAT PLACE FOR PEOPLE WATCHING. ACCESSIBLE, VALET PARKING QUICK AND EASY. AREA AROUND IT GROWING IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS.
TRUMP 29 CASINO
DUMPY PLACE, LOOKS RUNDOWN, DIRTY. REMINDS ME OF AN OLD COFFEE SHOP
RESTAURANT , PARKING LOT FULL OF POTHOLES, INTERIOR SEEDY, NOT A PLACE I WILL GO BACK TO.
PECHANGA CASINO
TEMECULA, CA. HUGE FLASHY PLACE, REMINDS ME VERY MUCH OF ONE OF THE NEW STATION CASINOS IN VEGAS. INSIDE CLEAN WELL LIGHTED. SERVICE IS GOOD
LOTS OF MACHINES, GIFT SHOP, SEVERAL RESTAURANTS, FREE VALET PARKING. LARGE HOTEL ALL THE AMENITIES.
SPA RESORT CASINO
PALM SPRINGS, ONE BLOCK FROM DOWNTOWN, CLEAN WELL LIGHTED, LOTS OF MACHINES. RESTAURANTS, SNACK BAR. RIGHT DOWN TOWN. I LIKE IT.
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO
RIGHT OFF OF HWY 10, LARGE WELL LIGHTED, FOOD EXCELLENT, WENT TO BUFFET VERY GOOD, OWNED BY SAME PEOPLE AS SPA RESORT. LOTS OF MACHINES
NOT MANY OF MY FAVORITES, BUT LOTS OF VARIETY. CLEAN, GOOD SERVICE. EASY ACCESS RIGHT OF FREEWAY.
CASINO MORONGO
CABAZON, CA. FIRST CASINO YOU SEE COMING OUT FROM L.A. LARGE TOWER HOTEL VISIBLE FOR MILES. CASINO CLEAN, WELL LIGHTED ,SERVICE FAIR. SEVERAL RESTAURANTS. LOTS OF MACHINES LARGE VARIETY.
FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO.
INDIO, ORIGINALLY A BINGO PARLOR, CLEAN, POORLY LAID OUT. STILL FEELS LIKE A BINGO PARLOR.
HAVEN'T BEEN TO AUGUSTINE CASINO, CAHUILLA CREEK CASINO.
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