We’re leaving California today and I must say there are many things I’m gonna miss. I’ll miss all those amazing kinds of plants I’ve become aware of along our walking routes, manicured yards with statuesque cyprus trees, graceful palms, luscious lemon trees, and massive cactus plants at the house on the next block over from where we’ve been staying. I’ll miss seeing more shiny vintage Corvettes than I’ve ever seen before. And I’ll miss the generous hospitality of Wayne’s sister who welcomed us to her home and put up with the goofy pogo stick. I’m gonna miss those lovely days with 50%+ humidity (my skin has never looked or felt so good), and the sunny 60-70º days in February.
What I won’t miss are those long days at the storage units on warm (or cold, rainy) days, the aching muscles from sorting box after box from storage units to a Pod container and the bloody gawd-awful traffic at all hours of the day or night. I don’t know how you guys do it! I thought the traffic was bad in Denver (and trust me it IS!!) but every major arterial and highway seems overly crowded with drivers willing to not obey speed limits or fully stop at stop signs, ride your bumper up close and personal, cut in front of you with no turn signal and make U-turns at every intersection. Yup, won’t miss that at all (although that whole U-turn thing was pretty sweet at times).
Hopefully we’ll be back to enjoy all the fabulous things to see and do in this large diverse state when the weather cooperates for driving to it with a dog, perhaps as soon as this summer. Till then, I’m just hoping for a smooth trip home so we see more of this sweet boy then the panting, shaking version.
Live, love, bark! <3
Have a safe trip
Thanks…we arrived safely and speedily. ღ
I’m sure gonna miss you.
Where are you going? I hope you have a good drive.
We went on a trip to California to bring Wayne’s belongings back to Denver where we live. 😉
oh. That sounds fun. hope you have a good time.
It was mostly work, but we plan to return once the weather becomes milder. We have family in the PNW we weren’t able to see.
Now I understand. Well, I can’t wait until you come back to post more of your great times up here. Will keep a eye out for you and your great posts.
Thank you-appreciate the kind words! ღ
❤️- hope you have a good time back at home! I bet work was hard but at home or in the car all you have to do is lay down and pant your self asleep. Don’t let the Ticks Bite!!!
Thanks, it was a long hard one through 50 mph winds yesterday afternoon but we made it. Woo-hoo.
Great!
Have a safe drive back.
Safe Travels!!
DakotasDen
Safe travels!
Have a fun ride home. Stay safe!
Happy and safe driving. Good luck to Sam – K & Lu send him lots of their mellow travel vibe and love of roadtrips. Car time = Nap time!
Have a safe trip home! Good luck, Sam! *ear licks* Noodle
Travel safely!
Keep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
Many thanks!
Safe travels home – things like this always have their pro’s and con’s.
BIG licks,
Wally & Sammy
Glad to hear you guys enjoyed the sun and some extra vitamin d. Safe travels.
Thank you! I hope we make good time on the return trip.
Going through accumulated stuff is no fun.
Tell me bout it!
Be safe driving home. We’ve loved seeing your pictures on your adventure! XOXO – Bacon
Thanks, Bacon…our only regret was there weren’t any tourist pics of fun places we visited. Getting old is the pits!
Snorts – I’ll tell you like I tell my mom. You are as old as you act… which pretty much these days my dad is five.. snorts with piggy laughter. Love ya’ll! XOXO – Bacon
I’m like your dad-just happen to be a 5 year old in an 87 year old body! ღ
There you go – You and mom/dad are so very much alike! Hogs and snout kisses. XOXO – Bacon
Have a safe, enjoyable trip back home! I hope poor Sam will be able to relax and enjoy the ride!
Fingers and paws crossed on this end too!
poor Sam. I am sure he loved CA if not the ride to get there. At his advanced age, Cole has learned to put the tip of his nose out a car window. The van he grew up with doesn’t open back windows but the dh’s suv does. He has discovered a breeze thru his curls and has a greater love of rides now. Leeanna
Sam never looks out of a window…at least there’s less dog slobber to mop up. ღ
Safe travels and I hope all things go well for you, hubby and your poodle.
have a good time driving home :o) I bet Sam missed his kingdom :o) will you celebrate your broncos a little when you are back?
Thanks! There will be a big parade today and unfortunately we will miss that but it will be good to get home. 🙂