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What color is my tongue?

Just My Luck

So, Jason and I were lucky enough to go the Mariners game the other night and sit in the Diamond Club. Someone that he sold a house to got four tickets and decided to take us. If you have never sat in the Diamond Club before, it is a lot of fun. It is right behind home plate but the best part about it is all the food and drinks are included. We had the buffet before the game which was actually pretty good for a buffet, but the real treat is the food you get to order at your seat. We were all stuffed but who can pass up the chance to order mini corn dogs?? No one I know. Anyway, enough about the food. Wouldn't you know, just my luck, I got up to use the bathroom and there was a bench clearing brawl on the field right in front of where we are sitting! Sexson charged the mound but I think the best part about it is he threw his batting helmut at the pitcher. All the while, I am in the bathroom. So goes life.

Reasons to love Seattle

There are many reasons to love Seattle, and right now I am trying to think of them all as I ignore the very chilly weather in May.....so much water around there are tons of places that you can get a cocktail with a view, you don't have to ever get that dressed up to go anywhere, fish & chips, the Pike Place Market early in the morning, the Viaduct, the Huskies in their glory days, and so much more. Oh, and of course, the fact that opening day of boating season is celebrated like a National Holiday....just another excuse to get drunk on a boat, rain or shine.

My new tree

It's a miracle! We made it back from our trip without any problems with Grover, the traveling Rover. On the way home we stopped at Costco in Vacaville and were lucky enough to stumble on lemon trees for sale. We hauled one home in the shower of the Rv and it will be kept in the living room. Here is a shot of it now and I will post some progress shots as the months go on. I know, you are dying in anticipation!

Vino

And good food. Two of my favorite things which we have indulged in these last couple of days. We are rounding out our trip in Napa/Sonoma and living large. Don't worry, so far we haven't enjoyed more than three wineries per day and I don't think it is going to be any different today. We have also had some great food. A couple of times we have popped into Bouchon before our dinner reservations for a drink and some good atmosphere. The first night here we had steaks in the RV which were awesome! Two nights ago we ate at Redd in Yountville which received a Michelin star. We both agreed that it was good but not sure about the star rating. Last night we ate at Bistro Jeanty, which is a quaint French restaurant that also received 1 star from Michelin. The food was great, it was about 75 degrees and we ate on the patio. That always makes for a perfect dinner! The food was great, especially the tomato soup with puff pastry that they are famous for. They have the recipe on their web site so maybe when we get home and I am feeling ambitious I will try and make it. Well, off to shopping and more wineries today! I know, you feel really bad for me.

Sonoran Desert

Yesterday we went to the Sonoran Desert Museum West of Tucson. It was a pretty good time with interesting things to be seen. It is mostly ourdoors, part zoo, part botanical garden. I think our favorite was the hummingbird exhibit. J got dive-bombed an awful lot! We even saw baby hummers. Let me tell you, they were tiny. There nest is smaller than a coffee cup (find the nest in the photo). After a stop at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast this morning, we are on our way towards Napa. Conditions: windy and hot.