Old Pictures Again....and Again!!

 The Sierras

A balloon ride

Sunshine and Shadows

I saw a lot of trees along the highway yesterday morning, bright and early, as my daughters picked me up and we rode to Paulsbo which they say is about fifteen minutes as the crow flies but seems a bit longer to me.  It is a lovely ride and I get to play at the casino for awhile and they get to yard sale throughout the area and along and into Bainbridge Island.   The picking were slim for awhile but after they picked me up they found a little shop that turned out to be a thrift shop and had so many treasures to take back home.    Christine is always on the lookout for some specialties for the Gallery and the tea parties they put on.   She had already purchased a whole box of tea cups, some woman had decided to give up her collection and she gave Christine a price she couldn't resist so we came home with all of them.   I had such a good time unwrapping them on the way home and saw where they originated from and their beauty.   Some so delicate you would be afraid to hold them in your hands.   All with depth of color and design that made you want to collect them.  

As to the shop, it was filled with treasures as the big glass holders cried out to be rescued and used for the upcoming terrarium class.   Finding the right size and shape turned out to be fun.   We are trying for twenty and I think we have six so far, so the hunt goes on.  It should be interesting to see what the ladies will do with these lovely shapes of sizes of glass bowls.   I'll be sure to take some pictures and post them for you.   

We stopped at a lakeside restaurant and had lunch.    I would like to say we had the best fish and chips around but I can't.   The chef overcooked them and we were disappointed.    At least I can say once we removed the coating, the fish itself was very tasty.  It was a reminder not to order friend food.   There were a lot of pleasure boats tied up at the docks.   A lot of folks in the little town walking by the store fronts along the main street.   It is a delightful little town and I enjoy stopping there.    Plus, there is a wonderful bakery...smile.  It was a fun time with my two daughters, a day to remember.....so many good ones thanks to them.     

Here at Ridgemont it was quiet, dinner time was over and most had gone back to their rooms to rest;  a few went up to the dining area where it has air conditioning and played cards.   One or two brave ones when our for a walk around the building.   Ron saves me the daily paper with the cryptoquote, which I like to do and stayed on for a visit.   He is a lover of the old time movies and remembers all the stars from the thirties on.   I spent a lot of growing up years at the movies on weekends so I am still able to remember a lot of the stars.    It is like finishing someones sentence when a first name is given and the last forgotten and the memory comes alive.    Like..."Jane ???;  Jane Fonda....no....Jane Russell and that leads on to Howard Hughes and a special bra he had made for her and the controversy over it.  

So another weekend all but gone.   It is going to be a laid back Sunday.   It is cool this morning, the cars are all parked by the workers who are already opening the window shades up so the folks can see out.    It is quiet.  You can hear a 'feather' drop.     I am off to have coffee and a ham sandwich.  Doris came down with some goodies last evening and there are three small pieces of ham in the package...along with something sweet and tasty.    I just shared a whole jar of nuts with her and she is going to make cookies today.    Sharing is caring and the end results are often very 'tasty'.   . . . smile.

Be good, be kind, be gentle.    Don't save your hugs for another day....unload them on someone you love and pass a few on to someone you like as well.      Share your smile.   Share you thoughts.  Share YOU with those you like and love.     Be alive, alert, loving and giving and reap all the benefits.   Hugs to all.