Most of the day looked like this.
We did some walking, looked at the crafts at the farmers' market, talked to a guy charging his Tesla (very cute dog--at 50 pounds, only a third of his weight...a Burmese Mountain Dog)--
Yesterday on the Sunday morning show there was a story about these circles in the sand in Bandon, Oregon, and the man who did them. Five years ago we were there, participating! The pictures are from 2019.
Cary watched from the parking lot while my friend, Susan, and I walked the circles. I'm the one on the right in the turquoise jacket.
After lunch we took a drive through the redwoods, a narrow, winding dirt road. Lots of people with the same idea.
Lunch at the Good Harvest restaurant next door. Naps. A perfect day.
Waiting till tomorrow
We made arrangements with our friend Dottie (the one who originally hired us to work at the lighthouse in 2008) to meet for supper at CC Diner. It was great seeing her and catching up. I told her I would spare her taking a picture! But I did copy this one from the internet. Cute place.
I wanted to collect some driftwood, and see the lighthouse, so this was our next stop. We had only been out a little while before I was notified that the man was here who would be adding another slat to our bed, so we came back. It was necessary after removing the innerspring mattress last week.
Because the sheets were off the bed, I decided it would be a good day to wash. I do not look forward to maneuvering the thick mattress to make it again!
. For supper, instead of my planned leftovers, we went to Safeway for vanilla ice cream to go with the berries Bella gave us yesterday. Yum!
A short walk this afternoon, hope to make up for it tomorrow.
I took a nap after lunch, then we took another walk down by the pier. Our next door neighbors are new; they returned from their days adventures, so we sat and chatted on the porch for quite awhile. I took a look around their apartment--it is fancier than ours. But I am quite happy...slept on the new bed arrangement, and I am not sure if it is better--it certainly is lower, so that is nice.
Saturday means yard sales! We found a few: I got a lamp that I am hoping will give me enough light to read at night. Cary found a replacement bag for one that he really likes (Route 66 theme), but is falling apart.
A view of the lighthouse from the harbor--you might have to squint to see it!
Great day! Martin wanted to walk on the beach (of course), and we were ready. At 10:00 we headed back to Enderts Beach where we walked an hour, collecting some driftwood and sand dollars.
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By then we were all ready for lunch. They had never been to the Chart Room, and we were lucky enough to get there just when it was opening. Peggy hoped to see more sea lions, but there were just two. Great food, as usual.
Cary took them on a scenic drive ending up at St. George Reef for some great views and perfect weather. They could even see St. George Reef Lighthouse.
We were in no hurry to start the day, but noisy kids upstairs gave us an early wakeup (me, not Cary, of course)! They were gone all morning and are back now, starting an hour ago. You would think even the parents would be worn out from the running around--occasionally even our dishes rattle!
Cary spoke to the guy with whom we have been communicating since deciding this vacation rental was the way to go--Alex. He told Cary that they were expecting another bed--maybe one designed for those of us who are not jolly green giants. We aren't holding our breath...it was just mentioned when Cary told him I had quite the challenge getting into it every night!
After a trip to a never-before-visited thrift store and stops at Walmart and the Grocery Outlet, we had a lunch of muffins and clam chowder. Reading on the porch, waiting to hear from friends due to arrive this afternoon.
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After breakfast we drove down to Enderts Beach, collected a few shells and sand dollars. Next time we will be prepared for collecting--a bag, box, maybe some rubber gloves!
When our neighbor came out as we were leaving I saw that he had a nice regular table and chairs! I showed him our uncomfortable, cushionless bar stools. Later in the day he realized they had two cushioned stools with backs that they weren't using so we traded! Later we caught the housekeeper and told her about it; she said that was fine.
Still tired from yesterday, I guess, I took a nap while Cary watched Barrett Jackson.
I am glad I already have leftover meatloaf for supper!
61 degrees at 4:30 p.m.
Not sure why this didn't get posted yesterday!
We had a very busy day, walks, a picnic, a trek out to the lighthouse--reminding us we are not 21 anymore--a stop at the museum to drop off the microwave bowls I made as a fund raiser. Pictures to follow. I guess my phone is getting old too; it doesn't hold a charge for the whole day!
Too chilly for a walk first thing.Cary discovered this car in the parking lot--right hand drive, interesting arrangement of rear view mirrors and no "brand" name, just two symbols. My friend Pam Googled it; it is a Toyota Century. Later in the day Cary was able to talk to the owner. It is the Japanese version of a Rolls Royce! They are not sold in the U.S., owned mainly by "gazillionaires." (have to wonder about the owner's status...) He offered to give us a ride.
I thought I had the energy to do this tonight, but it will have to wait.
