Sunday, July 30, 2017

July Goal Met...


Every year I have the same challenge.  To trim my Whooley Thyme at the pond where we have a flagstone patio for sitting and sipping.  Every year I let my Whooley Thyme grow and then blossom and the bees and moths have a feast.  By the time I need to trim I honestly cannot see the flagstones.  I forgot to take a before photo of the solid Whooley Thyme covering the flagstones


I have discovered by trial and error that my orange handled Fiskar scissors work the very best for me.  I wonder if anyone has ever made a small Dremel type edge trimmer?  I honestly need to begin cutting and then find the edges of the flagstone.  This takes me so many hours I have truly lost count.
When I began a few weeks ago, I made it my goal to complete this task by the end of July.  Ahh...with only one more day to fine tune some more areas I have completed my overwhelming task!
My hands and knees get lots of wear and tear...along with my back.


This area is underneath our chairs.  We used to have nice teak benches but they wore out in the many seasons and elements we have here.  I opted to get some very inexpensive chairs that are lightweight and easy to move and wash off.  They are surprisingly comfortable. 


This is the completed area that is at the pond.  I had a brief thought of letting the Whooley Thyme just go and cover everything but I just love this trim and neat look so I had to do my trimming.


This is my view when sitting in my chair.  I love to sit here and reflect on life and whatever else pops into my head.  I also love to turn on the water spray over the pond and watch the amazing Dragonfly parade.  Red, Blue, Gold, and Black and Yellow striped versions appear from seemingly nowhere.
Sitting here in the evening with a glass of wine is the perfect way to unwind from the day.  Our pond was built by Mr. C after he went to pond college and it is the most wonderful thing ever!!!  Thank you sweet Mr. C for your amazing engineering and building skills.


On the home front we have now gotten help with our lawn and we are bringing it up to snuff for the overall Home and Property offering.  An update for you my friends...No one, Nobody, Nada, Zero showings even after all our upgrades and new agent listing.  I feel we are being punished for living here in small town USA where there is next to no economic viability.  We need someone like us twenty years ago to bring their bank accounts and live the dream of Peace and Calm in Beauty of this Great Land. 
It is so hard to believe July 2017 is coming to an end.  I welcome August as it is my very most favorite month.  Heat and all!  We are in for at least another week of triple digit heat.  Happy Birthday to my Wonderful Daughter who has grown into an Amazing Woman. I am truly Blessed.
Summer Sunshine Smiles and Creative Bliss to each and every one of you my friends...<3

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

GGLC 2nd Annual BBQ...


 
 
This past weekend our local Sacramento chapter of the Golden Gate Lotus Club (GGLC) and our parent chapter from San Francisco Bay area met in Woodland at Van and Catherine's Historic 1868 Home and 80 acres of farm land in Woodland CA.  We spent the day enjoying a BBQ with lots of delicious foods.   Guests came and went depending on time allowances...after all it is busy Summer.
 


Home tours of this historic mansion were enjoyed by both men and women.  No photos of the inside out of respect for the privacy of the homeowners. Trust me it is amazing.


Indoor parking for four Lotus Esprits in the Barn.  Van actually owns five and there are two more parked in a double garage on the property.  The black Lotus is Wayne's and is being offered to a new owner if you are interested.


Here we have Wayne (aka Mr. C) getting ready to lead the club drive around the Country Roads.  I offered my seat to Joe who gladly jumped in for the ride. It is like an "E" ticket ride if any of you remember Disneyland in the early days. 


Here the cars are lined up ready to VROOM.  Yes, we allow daily drivers to also enjoy the run and scenery.  Not everyone has a Lotus that can make the trip or is street legal.


Our turn out wasn't huge but a nice number of people came and enjoyed.  After all it was about 101F. Thankfully we had a giant shade tree for very pleasant chatting and story telling.


Bubba Wayne (aka Mr. C) also did a Hay ride through the Sunflower and Tomato fields.  It was such fun and our youngest guest, 8 year old Sebastion, really enjoyed learning about farming. 

Afterwards Sebastion got to actually drive the tractor (with his dad helping).  I wish I had a better photo of Sebastion's huge smile.  I know he will remember this day for a very long time.  He will also become a Lotus owner and expert because his dad has a specialty shop and rentable Lotus track cars.
We are very grateful to our hosts Van and Catherine for this lovely day of fun and comaraderie.
Until next year...Keep the Shiny Side Up!!!

Monday, July 3, 2017

New Listing...Hooray!


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Well here it is July 2017 already. Mr. C and I have been tirelessly working non-stop to once again prep our home and property for sale.  Our new listing Broker has given us guidance and we have followed it.  The house and outbuildings all got repainted and there is no more blue.  We brightened the inside also.  Still editing and purging "stuff". Mr. C and I have lived here nineteen (19) years now.  Today is also our 19th wedding anniversary.  We are do-overs and even though we are complete opposites our togetherness works. 
We are ready for our final chapter and whatever it may offer us.
Please bring on the buyers now. 
May you each have a very Happy and Safe Fourth of July!  Time with family and friends is Priceless...<3

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