Smoky Sunset

November 15 2008

Smoke from the fires burning across Southern California made for a beautiful Sunset in Palos Verdes on Saturday, November 15th, 2008.

Point Vincent Lighthouse with Catalina Island in the distance under a cloud of smoke from the Southern California wildfires. Taken Saturday, November 15, 2008

Catalina Island under cloud of smoke from Southern California wildfires, taken from Palos Verdes, CA on Saturday, November 15, 2008.

Ash from the fires in Southern California on the hood of my car in Redondo Beach, CA on Sunday morning, November 16, 2008.

Happy 4th of July!

There is a Block Party going on out front in Vincent Park. Did some gardening this morning and it's cooled off today. I'm out in the studio and Coco is napping on the yellow blanket. We will join the party later.

It's good to be back here at the little pink beach house. It's been an eventful couple of weeks. I was in West Virginia last week for business. Lots of work and lots of fun too. Went white water rafting on the New Gauley River, totally awesome experience! We floated underneath this bridge. It's the 2nd longest expansion bridge in the world.

There were lots of deer at the resort, I saw this one on the last night walking back to the lodge.

The night before I left for West Virginia I saw the Police at Dodger Stadium. Great show, they really sounded great. Foo Fighters opened and they were awesome.

It's been busy in Hollywood too...

The White Stripes took over the old Tower Records building for a free concert. Hundreds of kids camped out to buy the new CD and get a wristband for the show. The office sent over breakfast burritos for them.

Later that same night there was an accident right in front of the store...luckily there were no injuries.

The week before was filled with celebutant drama....Paris Hilton lives down the street from the office so we had a birdseye view of the news helicopters following her back to jail. If you look carefully in the upper right hand corner you can just make out a couple of them circling their prey...

Coco is waking up now so we must go join the party out front. Happy July 4th!

Coco Settles In

The Little Pink House

We moved into the new house this weekend.

Above is the house and outdoor patio area.

Above: The living room looks out into the garden

Above: The Kitchen isn't really this dark, it's just the photo

Above: The Garden Area

Above: The office/Dave's studio/garage

Above: The Laundry Room!

Above: Coco has dealt with the move with the greatest of ease. She unpacked all her toys and tennis balls and has made herself at home. She loves being able to run in and out of the house although she is reluctant to do her business in the yard. She prefers the park across the street.

Saw the Oscar Meyer mobile on La Cienega on my way to work this morning...

Happy Easter!

Today is Easter sunday and we are in springville at the Jessups. Today also marks the one year anniversay since Coco came home. We will celebrate all day, first with the Jessup's at RICC where Natie is the Easter bunny. then we will go up to Jane's to see Coco's mom & dad and brothers. After that we return to the J's for turkey dinner.

Linda gave Coco a bunny rabbit for Easter.

Nate aka Easter Bunny

Easter Bunny Linda and Coco

View from window on Sunset Blvd

2:15 PM, Friday March 30, 2007

J'aime la France !

Click the link below to view more photos from France. I had such a great time there. It's a wonderful, wonderful place and I miss everyone there so much. I also miss the Duck and the wine from Couronneau and the lovely rabbit pate that Ron made. I will be back!

France_Photos

France is a truly magical place and I had a wonderful time there. Here are some photos until I can make a proper post.

Heading north down the grapevine into the San Joaquin valley it as so clear we could see Mineral King. We were on our way to Springville for a party at the Inn. Patty Torrey was playing with the Long Riders. Big Nate Jessup sat in on the Congo drums. It was fun.

Much needed rain came in the next morning for the drive back to LA. Got home on Sunday and started preparing for the trip to the Tranquil Cottage in France on Tuesday. More later!

It's been a stressful week but we survived. New job seems to be going well, although the hours are a bit longer than anticipated. But I like it alot and the people are fun and have been really supportive. It's the same company I worked for before just a new position so I know most of the people already.

Big win of the work week: I successfully secured Boss #1 and her family flights and a great hotel room at a great price in Miami for weekend of Feb 5th. No big deal you say? It's Super Bowl Weekend and the game is in Miami! LOL, go ahead, you try it...

RIP Izzy, Katy's cat on Thursday. Izzy had been sick for a couple of months and it was just time for him to go. He was well loved by all but is especially missed by my Aunt Mary. Izzy's name as a kitten was Lizzie but as he grew up it became evident that Lizzie was an Izzy so the L was dropped. He had eyes of the bluest skies...

Friday was day from hell...first I had a fender bender on the way to work, luckily nobody hurt but both cars need new bumpers. In keeping with tradition, I rearended the car in front of me...this time a Land Rover. Luckily Farmers Insurance rocks and will cover damages. Process so far has been very easy and painless.

Got to work and found out Boss #1's grandmother had died and the funeral is in St Louis the day before she was scheduled to fly to Super Bowl....had to totally rearrange travel plans I had painstakingly made first of the week. Didn't get home until 9 pm


Coco and I went to the Dog park early this morning and threw the ball. It was lots of fun and very pretty. Sun was rising and clouds were coming, supposed to rain later.

We also went to our 4th dog training class. It really should be named owner training because the dogs behave perfectly when the trainer asked them to sit, stay, down, etc but when the owners try, it's complete chaos. We come home mentally exhausted. The trainer says Coco is doing fine and I need to be patient, it is not an overnight process. Coco is very smart and sometimes smart dogs take longer.

Coco convinced me that she really needed the rocky raccoon plush toy and she promised to keep her midnight barking at the real rocky raccoon to a minimum. We shall see....

Tomorrow I start my new job. Here is my new space:

Here is my new space virtually decorated by Dave...