Not Sure About This One

It's definitely sexier saying cornichon instead of pickle but.......

Chile Verde

Tomatillo season is upon us. Seems to be the last crop before winter.  We spent Friday afternoon in JVille with the T's where W gave a lesson on Chile Verde making.  Some local frizzantes and red wines got the better of Bruce and me.

 

Banco in Situ

Banco finds pride of place in front of the T's mood lit fireplace on Friday afternoon.

Dusting

We've been seeing the snow in the hills and mountains around us and this morning, we got our first slight snow of the season
 

Halloween Banco

I have to stop watching Lon Chaney movies around her.....not sure if she's scared or imitating.

Last Picnic

With rain coming tonight, a bunch of the gang headed to our favorite winery yesterday for a last of season lunch in the vineyard. Beautiful day.
 

Banco in Situ

Stand off on B St.
 

Fall Arrives

 Our idyllic and long Indian summer comes crashing to a halt next weekend.  Time enough to finish some painting, squeeze in a paddle and have picnic at a winery

Low Lake

Applegate Lake was quite low this morning.  Beautiful day on the water. It's still a big enough lake and wonderful even if you're looking up at the trees.
 

Pool Power

Paul finished burying the pool power today. I pulled at the hated ivy and will continue this weekend. We have a working timer now, as well. Tomorrow the gate goes and a new one will be placed about 8' closer to the street. With the old fence and ivy gone, it does look a bit barren over there. Some lavender maybe next spring......

Banco in Situ

Barbara has been feeding a fearless stray cat named Gary. One morning, Gary wanted to play with Banco. She had no idea how to react to this cat rolling around in the gutter. Since this photo, Barb has taken Gary in and neutered him. His new moniker is Derby.....as in demolition derby!
 

Boys and Toys

Yesterday, Paul took down the old wood fence on the north side of the property. Today the trencher came in and he dug a path to the pool. Now the pool power can be buried instead of hanging from the neighbor's fence.

She's Gone

Word comes today that Angela Lansbury died peacefully this morning at 96. For 80 of those years she was on stage or in films. The stuff legends are made of.

All the Wrong Reasons

 Rum Creek fire has put us back in the national news for all the wrong reasons

The Sous Chef

Robin explains her cooking theories as W actually cooks his famous spicy pasta last night
 

Paint Party

 We were in Jacksonville yesterday helping to repaint the T's ADU. Bruce's sister had picked a hideous peach putty color (it photographs much better here). We opted to repaint with a more serene "September Song".

Banco in Situ

Best bed in the house. I use it watching TV.....if she lets me.
 

Doggie Playlist

Some folks in Scotland have created the perfect playlist to keep the pooch calm while driving.
 

CA Fire

Our favorite kayak spot this year is just over the border from the raging CA fires. We've been lucky that the winds have been favorable and blowing smoke east instead of north.

 

Ducky Morning

Some ducks between Bruce and I decided to take flight.