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Banco in Situ

 

Uncovered

While doing some heavy weeding, I uncovered a rock garden border running the length of the southern side of the property. With excavation complete, it looks the other many rocky slopes and areas in the backyard.
 

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Bouton and Banco rough house while W works to clean up RK's computer.
 

Spring Paddles

Weather has been nice enough to get out and paddle a bit. Two times so far, Lake Selmac and Willow Creek Lake.
 

New Neighbor

A guinea fowl appeared one day in the neighborhood. Some folks have been feeding it and one person put a dog house out for it to weather some of our cold nights. It seems to be here for the duration and likes its new digs. It prefers to hang out on fences and roof tops during the day.
 

Valley Afternoon

Gorgeous day to venture into the valley with some friends for lunch and a few bottles of wine.
 

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 Bouton and Banco confer on a passing black lab.......

Ellen's Big Night

Ellen received the lifetime achievement award last night in Hollywood. First woman in the organizational to bag that honor. Her sisters were in attendance and Simone captured the fun.
 

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A day of tamales and banana bread for humans and a communal meal for all the pups.
 

A Few Thoughts of the Day

Grape Pies

I brought home some Finger Lakes grape pie filling last Fall and last night, W made the pies. He used an all butter puff pastry dough instead of the normal pie stuff. Amazing result that has the kitchen smelling of butter and grapes.

Gaffer63: Grape Pies

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Banco taking Chinese New Year in her stride last week.

The Cake Didn't Stand a Chance

70 years of stabbing cakes and being Queen!

The Year of the Tiger

Happy New Year!

Lindsey's Birthday

We spent a lovely afternoon celebrating Lindsey's birthday amongst the vines of Wooldridge Creek.  We were loving their new sparkling chardonnay called Brut. Gifts included a huge, unusual Japanese Shigaraki tea pot  and W's limoncello.
 

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We have been waking to the mid 20's these last few mornings. Bright sun. By mid morning, it's just warm enough for Banco to do a little sunning.
 

Unwrapped

I was able to take the bandage off yesterday and start some alternating hot/cold soaks. Vitamin E afterwards. Walking was fine on the bedroom carpeting so I think this change will be alright.

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Banco enjoying some sunshine and the fire pit at a local winery.