Welcome Bug
I received a welcome nod from LuLu on my way in.
Morning Ritual
Yes, Please make this an EVERY day thing!
The Canyon
Bluebird Canyon was looking might green.
3 Fisted
Water for hydration, shake for nutrition and java for the time change.
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Click to experience the canyon yourself.
PARTY
Entertainment, food and mask making at Mom's church on Sunday (we slept through mass).
Kitty Cat
I customized a kitty cat mask air brushed by a world renowned artist named Star.
Another One
Another GREAT morning on the deck.
The Harbor
We had lunch at Jon's Fish Market in Dana Point on our way to Mom's doctor's appointment.
Shade Needed
I should have got her a hat at the gift shop.
Setter
The sun starts taking a dive behind Catalina Island.
Better Setter
The view just keeps getting better!
Happy Ones
Mom's housemate Jan took us to happy hour at The Cliffs.
Globes
A little early for the street lights.
Main Beach
Good view over Main Beach.
Oceanside
On Wednesday we went down to Oceanside to have sinner w// Kevin.
Rough Life
Here's the sunset from his treatment center - TOUGH!
Bearded One
Kev, one step closer to the razor please!
Cloud Screen
Thursday brought a cloud screen over Catalina.
Fog Screen
Reminds me of the fog screen for the alien ships in Independence Day.
Sunny One
Another beautiful morning on the deck.
Heading Over
And another beautiful sunset from the deck.
Swirls
Wispy nature to the sunset tonight.
Benched
We had lunch at Rasta Taco and returned to our COVID bench - No comparison.
She's Here!
Kendra joined us and we had dinner at The Cliffs.
Tropical View
We could have been in the South Pacific!
Vertical View
Added the surf for the entire perspective.
Toaster
The restaurant helped with some heat as the sun went lower.
YIKES
I think Mom's THRILLED to have Kendra visiting!
Main Again
Repeat of the view toward Main Beach.
Church Lady
Back to church on our way to.....
The Depot
.... Home Depot! Plenty of projects required supplies.
Nutty
Mom catches up on email while snacking on some VA peanuts.
Patio Life
Too hot on the deck, so lunch on the patio.
White Tornado
Rick did a BUNCH of work on the patio while Kendra worked on the deck.
Sideways
He relocated some of the dirt and plants from the patio to the side yard.
Ceiling
The fog burned off and we were left with this.
Del Marian
We headed to Jake's in Del Mar for lunch with Suzie and T.J. (nice surprise).
Filled
All filled up after lunch.
Beach Visit
How about a trip to the beach?
Nice View
Jake's really does have a GREAT location.
Bumbs
Exploring the sand with Suzie.
BIG Picture
Panoramic view of Del Mar Beach.
The Coastline
The reverse view from the water.
Del Mar Beach Action
Click to watch the surf on Del Mar Beach.
Sentry
Mom waited for the sandy ones to return.
The Pickup
We then headed to the office to speak to the Clinical Director of Kevin's Program.
He's Ours
Sibling Pizza dinner with some old looking guy (we took the leftovers home to Mom).
Bright One
The sun was still high enough to blot out Catalina.
Still Gone
Still unable to see it in the morning.
The Transformation
Today's task was to find Kevin under all that hair!
Sahar'd
What do you think?
Two Thumbs Up
We FULLY support seeing Kevin's face.
We're Back
Back to The Cliffs on Tuesday for happy hour with Kevin.
Jan'd
Everyone on this side looks happy to be here.
Our Guy
He was good, just as popular or dance worthy as the trio last week.
Going Down
Nice red fireball we call the sun.
Dipping
Starting it's dive below the horizon.
More Main
I think the first visit had the best picture.
Twinkle Twinkle
No stars, mood lighting as the sun set.
Sweeper
More work outside to clean-up Mom's outside living space.
A's
Anxiously awaiting bacon breakfast burritos at A's in Dana Point.
Look Close
If you zoom in you'll see they're all in costume (it was Halloween).
The Chief
Does Dana Point look like an Indian Head to you?
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Click to watch the surf at Dana Point.
Squeeze
Hard time fitting us all in given the length of my arm.
Chilled
Back to Mom's for some patio living.
Fenced
OK, the view's not AS good as the deck, but it's still GREAT.
Below Deck
Jan invited us down for cocktails and dinner on her deck.
Sunny Ones
Hat and shades REQUIRED!
Nice Choice
Back to the sun, nice choice Mom.
Not Yet
Still have some sunlight left for dinner.
We're Ready
Jan made chili for dinner and English scones for dessert (GREAT meal).
Coming Soon
Mom's ready for the main course.
Timing
Good timing, setting sun within the ring of the humming bird feeder.
Orange Wash
Then, a brilliant orange wash across the sky.
Missed Him
I missed the hummingbird feeding as we started dinner.
Aliso Beach
Kendra and I went for a walk after lunch at the Lost Pier Cafe at Aliso Beach.
Low Main
Surfside view of Main Beach.
Pondering
What do you think Kendra?
Good Timing
Click to see the splashing wave.
Back Side
The back view of the splashing wave.
Sure
Yes, let's walk cautiously across the slippery, wet rocks.
The Other Side
There's a nice beach on the other side, the beach less visited.
Maybe Not
Someone's been walking it.
Double Beach
Wide view between the beaches.
Transition
The transition from rock to sand.
Our Accomplishment
No slips or falls getting here.
Vantage Point
You guessed right, I had to scale it.
Topper
Looking down on the world from above.
Greetings
Be careful getting down.
No Interest
Brothers! Kendra's happy with her perspective from the beach.
Different Main
A VERY different view of Main Beach.
Heading Back
We've been gone long enough, time to rescue Mom and Kevin.
$20M View
We took the high road home - tall cotton view up here!
Drop-Off
That's a wrap for 2024, FABULOUS visit!