Relief at last

Our outdoor thermometer peaked at 89.2 and is now 88.1 degrees. Is it time to check the furnace filter? Or find out what I did with those fleece socks? All kidding aside, 20 degrees cooler is a blessing. :)

I'm tired of the heat

I'm sitting on a cold pack in a darkened living room with three fans going. The outside temp is 102 degrees; the inside temp is 83. Unfortunately, the 83 won't hold - it will keep rising. These are the days I'd love AC. Usually, we let the ocean do our air conditioning for us. C'mon back, marine layer!

California quail

I just love quail. In this picture, they're saying, "OK, you look left and I'll look right." They're always covering each other and checking for danger.

Rocket launch ... or not

Bob decided to climb on the roof last night to watch a rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, supposedly at 8:27 p.m., then postponed to 9:45, etc., etc. He never did see it. But he faked a good "over there" photo while on the roof. We don't know why the bottom of the picture has that creepy aura, but it does add to the whole ambiance. And, yes, I did climb the ladder to take this picture.

Happy Friday

We just returned from a bike ride up and down Bob Jones Trail, with a side trip to the Avila Barn. Corn, apples, grapes, plums, squash ... they're all there. I'm amazed at the number of people walking on the trail while jabbering away on their cell phones. People do not have to be connected 100% of the time. Do they actually look around and notice the trees, birds, rock formations, etc.? Okay, I'll get off my soap box now. Have a good weekend.