Not up the river.
November Raft-up. Usually every November a large contingent of sailors head up-river for a multi-day raft-up…aka an Up-the-river cruise. This weekend the winds were so light, noone was interested in...
View ArticleGather round and be merry.
We went to Laura and Arnie’s Christmas party tonight. It’s become a tradition, and a most fun one at that. Everyone ends up gathered around the piano belting out Christmas songs. Some scenes from...
View ArticleA wee sailboat.
An Ace original! One of the most well-padded packages I’ve ever received arrived today, containing a lovely gift from friends Teri & Jim… a hand-made sailboat ornament. L.O.V.E. I.T.! :) Here’s...
View ArticleStill here!
On deck. Rumors of the end of the world have been greatly exaggerated. We headed out today with a boatfull of friends, Al, Tina, AJ and Ireni. Lori went out as well with Doray, Laura and Ann. A...
View ArticleThat’s a wrap!
Next stop: 2013. Adieu 2012. Not the best of years. Not the worst. We celebrated the evening with friends. The murder-mystery theme was fun. It was set in 1969, so the costumes were a bit …...
View ArticleDinner with friends.
Went out for a weeknight girls night out with Lori, Laura, Doray and Irene. The wine was delicious!
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Lori!
Lori rented a place on Lake Buchanan for her 50th birthday extravaganza. It was a fantastic day. The weather was awesome. It was great to see friends that had come from near and far to celebrate...
View ArticleSteel drums.
Yay Friday. We went to a party at friends’ home tonight. They designed and built this house themselves and moved in 2 years ago. This week they put it on the market and it sold in about 5 days. So in 3...
View ArticleGirls’ trip!
Sort of spur-of-the-moment, but with just-enough planning, I left today on a girls’ weekend to San Diego with Lori, Doray, Laura, Ann and Irene. Here are some sights from today. We flew Southwest –...
View ArticleLa Jolla!
Today we set out for La Jolla beach, rented bikes, enjoyed a picnic on the shore. Pelicans flying overhead at La Jolla Shores: An artist’s vantage point at La Jolla Cove: Pelicans and seals nesting on...
View ArticleTapas, wine and catching up.
I know this is supposed to be a photoblog, but I didn’t get a photo tonight (gasp!). Forgive me. :) I met some girlfriends downtown tonight at Malaga, a tapas and wine bar. I have gone several times...
View ArticleViva amigas!
I went out to dinner tonight with a bunch of my girls. We went to one of a kind Rainey Street in Austin – my first time there. I had a wonderful time. We ate at NO VA Kitchen & Bar. The food...
View ArticlePinochle at the pub.
We headed down to our nearby pub after work to grab dinner while playing a few rounds of cards with Tom and Doray. This hand was typical of most of mine all night. “I pass.”
View ArticleApril 3 – New day, new country.
Thursday, April 3. This morning we topped up the water tank, got some ice and emergency provisions (i.e., Dove Bars) before heading out from Great Harbour. Dove Bar wisdom. Destination: St. John’s of...
View ArticleApril 9 – Heading home.
Wednesday, April 9. We all flew to San Juan together. Then headed to our respective destinations. What a great trip! Monte, you were an awesome Skipper. Susanne and Laura, you are TROOPERs!...
View ArticleThe circle of life.
Today we met Julie’s new dog, Blake. She’s a good doggie, and I know will bring much happiness into eachothers lives. Today we also learned that another one of our canine friends, Kokopelli (aka “the...
View ArticleSoCo birthday night.
I went downtown tonight to celebrate Laura’s birthday. We ate at Perla’s, and strolled up and down South Congress til it was time to call it a night. champers night cap at Hotel San Jose… the...
View ArticleI kind of zoned out there.
My posts for the last few months have been a tad infrequent. And it’s been two weeks since I last posted. I think I have just been decompressing. I have had a great summer – spending time with...
View ArticleHumpday pinochle.
We met Tom and Doray at our local pub for dinner, brews, cards and to catchup. The girls cleaned up (and I don’t mean bussing the table)! :) Almost Friday.
View ArticleGirls’ trip 2014 – Destination Washington, D.C.
Last year five of my girlfriends and I went on a trip together to San Diego and had a really great time. We said we’d try to make it an annual thing. And we did! This year’s destination: Washington...
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