Season #4 in the can.
27 May 2011 | Rancho Cordova, Ca.
Gabriellas Grandpa
Another wonderful season of Retirement cruising is all but a magnificent memory. The boat was hauled sucessfully and put away in its usual spot in the yard. I had fun visiting the crew of the Singlar facility, especially harassing Ariana and Marlyn in the office. I really enjoy the town of Guaymas and all the friends I have made there. My van has 214,000 miles and it delivered me home in very good fashion. I decided to drive straight through to Rancho so I could sneak up and surprise Gabriella at school. I got as far as Tulare at about 9pm and decided to stay the night in a motel and drive the short distance the next morning in time to go home and clean up, then drive to school to surprise my angel. I guess I will never see the reaction I saw the last two times I surprised her....she has grown up enough to just look at me and look surprised, but no loud screeching. I'll just have to accept that with a smile and admit to myself that my little Princess is growing up. When we got home she had to show me all the great stuff she did while I was gone. The blog photo is a project she did because I inspired her to do it.......her words. I can't believe she actually listens to some of the grown up conversations I have about politics. It is of Ronald Reagan....her project was an outline and report on American Heroes. I just finished my first paint job and have four more lined up and many more prospects.....this is going to be a busy and hopefully a prosperous summer. Thank you Susan for keeping me on track.....I'm getting a little old and lose track sometimes...or just lazy.