Awake: 6:49am Temp 48 sleep 6+33 sunny overnight @ San Diego, CA.
I called my brother in Ebensburg, Pa & we updated each other on: "what's happening?" My bro is making good use of his snow blower this winter. We had a lot of topics to exchange & chatted for (31) min.
Then, I called my 1st cousin CY in Silver Springs, Md. We haven't heard from him for over a month & have been wondering how well his knee replacement is doing? Long before his knee problems began, CY was the neighborhood Good Samaritan guy doing favors, making furniture, renovating, etc for his neighbors. This winter, the neighbors paid him back by keeping his sidewalk & parking spaces open during the heavy snow periods. His doctor told him he is way ahead of the curve for recuperating. We talked for about (18) min.
@ 12:40pm, K & I motored in our Suzuki (33) miles northeast to the town of Escondido, CA. We are visiting the young couple who in 2005, were our dinner table companions, along with (2) other couples from Alaska during our (62) day Asian Pacific Cruise. We were delighted that they fit right in with the rest of us. Also Linda & Tim joined us on Thursday, the 4th of February for a mini reunion @ Croce's Restaurant downtown, San Diego.
Tim & Linda have quite a house & a great location. We weren't sure just what door we should knock on.
We don't get out to San Diego very often so we wanted to spend more personal time with them while we had the chance.
We spent the 1st (4) hrs in their family room just catching up on each others lives & family.
Before Tim & Linda took us for a downtown tour of Escondido, Tim revealed some of his eclectic collections of things from the turn of the century into the 40's, 50's 60's etc.
Everything from comic books to Disney figurines to art work to Smurfs & on & on!
I think this picture was drawn by Tim's father; a portrait of Linda.
Tim has no intentions of a yard sale; so don't get any ideas.
These things will be passed on to their grandchildren.
Just looking @ a few of these collectibles brings back memories of our younger days.
As Tim was touring us around in their home, casually showing us a few of his collections, he cautioned us to NOT use the shower in one room. Well, upon opening the door, we found out why: just a few of his old comic book collection.
Wow! With a little effort, Tim & Linda could have a very enticing oldies museum.
After our downtown Escondido tour, Tim parked the van & we had a dinner @ the China Bistro Chinese Restaurant. Excellent meal!
We really enjoyed our rendezvous with Linda & Tim & pictures of their family, plus their beautiful landscaped back yard & those collectables. We thank you guys a lot for your hospitality & renewed friendship & of course, the Chinese dinner.
About (30) min later, we arrived @ our home-on-wheels.
We returned a phone call from Katrina; no answer, so we left a message.
Evening movie: "The Solid Gold Cadillac" with Judy Holliday, Paul Douglas, Fred Clark, John Williams, Arthur O'Connell, etc. Dazzling Judy in entertaining comedy of small stockholder in large company becoming corporate heroine by trying to oust crooked board of directors. 1956. Very funny with excellent entertainment.
Lights out: 1:16am.
We don't get out to San Diego very often so we wanted to spend more personal time with them while we had the chance.
We spent the 1st (4) hrs in their family room just catching up on each others lives & family.
Before Tim & Linda took us for a downtown tour of Escondido, Tim revealed some of his eclectic collections of things from the turn of the century into the 40's, 50's 60's etc.
Everything from comic books to Disney figurines to art work to Smurfs & on & on!
I think this picture was drawn by Tim's father; a portrait of Linda.
Tim has no intentions of a yard sale; so don't get any ideas.
These things will be passed on to their grandchildren.
Just looking @ a few of these collectibles brings back memories of our younger days.
As Tim was touring us around in their home, casually showing us a few of his collections, he cautioned us to NOT use the shower in one room. Well, upon opening the door, we found out why: just a few of his old comic book collection.
Wow! With a little effort, Tim & Linda could have a very enticing oldies museum.
After our downtown Escondido tour, Tim parked the van & we had a dinner @ the China Bistro Chinese Restaurant. Excellent meal!
We really enjoyed our rendezvous with Linda & Tim & pictures of their family, plus their beautiful landscaped back yard & those collectables. We thank you guys a lot for your hospitality & renewed friendship & of course, the Chinese dinner.
About (30) min later, we arrived @ our home-on-wheels.
We returned a phone call from Katrina; no answer, so we left a message.
Evening movie: "The Solid Gold Cadillac" with Judy Holliday, Paul Douglas, Fred Clark, John Williams, Arthur O'Connell, etc. Dazzling Judy in entertaining comedy of small stockholder in large company becoming corporate heroine by trying to oust crooked board of directors. 1956. Very funny with excellent entertainment.
Lights out: 1:16am.
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