Our friends Greg and Steve joined us for a trip to the art lofts in Benicia. I had never really wandered around there, nor did I know how cavernous the studios were. I also was very impressed the the gardens on the ground and some of the military (?) architecture even as it begins to look neglected.
Shando’s selfies:
Glen Cove Waterfront Park on May 4 – I took Polar and probably Monte (who is not pictured here). It was overcast but beautiful. I like to take a few of the dogs even when I run errands so they get the stimulation of a drive and the smells from the window, especially when it’s cool like today. Sometimes I’ll take a detour on the way home so they get some coastal time in.
Backyard and beard growth:
Wardlaw Dog Park on April 2:
Timber in the foreground of this video is just about to turn 18 years old. While petting our oldest dog, our youngest reaches out (as he does ALL THE TIME) to make sure he gets his share of petting.
Here is more dog snuggling in the same part of the backyard:
Our new backyard patio cover is a game-changer! I love the finials and the two fifteen-foot skylights. I picked out this tropical leaf fan which helps to make it feel like a scene in Golden Girls. I remember in that show that they always talk about going out on the lanai. Now we have our very own lanai, which feels like a great new room that can be used pretty much all year round.
Now that rain has returned to California, it also happens to double for a place where the dogs can go to the bathroom when it rains as they are usually tepid about going out in inclement weather.
New backyard tour:
Spinners under the lanai:
As opposed to earlier in the month when the spinners went simultaneously without the lanai:
Despite the enjoyment they brought us, I made the decision to get rid of inefficient, clunky furniture that was not worth the footprint.
Results:
We tabled for Humane Society of the North Bay at this cute event for kids also called “El Dia del Nino” put on by Centro Latino. It was a lot of fun and we got to meet a lot of cool people.
