Friday, November 9, 2012

Fog City



I thought a couple of Halloween photos were in order. We spent the evening in Walnut Creek with my granddaughter Ashby. She and her parents were dressed like golfers, which wasn't much of a stretch for Cassidy. They had knickers with argyle socks and argyle sweaters, although they wouldn't scare anyone, they looked adorable. The neighborhood is children friendly and the houses were decorated and inviting. There were more parents and grandparents marching around than small children. It was a treat for me because I hadn't been out trick or treating since my boys were small. Ashby got the hang of it quickly and couldn't wait to knock on the next front door. She had her plastic pumpkin to collect candy, which I ate my fare share. Good old American fun!

Fog City

Recently my wonderful son, Cassidy, and his even more wonderful wife, Lauren, decided to generously treat Christine and myself to two nights in Carmel-by-the-Sea. We were luxuriously sequestered at the Carmel Country Inn B&B. The ambiance, the hospitality, the sumptuous buffets, were all superb. We strolled the narrow lanes taking in the sights, noticing the restaurants, the art gallery's, the novelty shops, the chocolate arcade, and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.

For me the highlight of the mini-vacation was playing Pebble Beach Golf Links. Through one of Cassidy's college buddies, we were able to secure a tee time, no easy feat. If that wasn't enough, we were blessed with absolutely perfect weather conditions. Another rarity on the Northern California Coast. Cassidy drove down from the Bay Area for the special occasion, and we shared a cart, as well as sharing this unique experience. Christine had her own cart and acted as the official film maker, enjoying her duties, as well as the natural wonderland. We completed our round as the sun set on Pebble Beach and we smiled all the way to the parking lot, basking in our delight. A special memory for sure!