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Okay, so we’re actually in Sonoma now. Just a beautiful place so far! I feel so beyond spoiled just for being here and enjoying everything so much. This evening we got to know some neighbors at our b&b/hotel whatev over wine & cheese in the “parlor” & then ate dinner with them at the cutest restaurant –that we were able to walk to. The rainy drizzle didn’t even bother me a bit! It was kind of cozy, sitting inside the colorful and cutesy place watching the rain and chatting with Sandy and Al. Oh yeah, did I mention they’re celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary?

Annnd may I add that I was beyonnnd ready for dinner at about 5:30pm and as Nick reminded me, we had a really late lunch…Sometimes I have to laugh at us…maybe we’re old souls!

…Don’t worry: photo of the extraterrestrial slug to come.

Driving while it was still dark out made me feel like I was driving to the airport super early for a trip. I don’t know if everyone feels that way, but my drives to the airport always seem to be before the sun rises. Must have been early-risers Pat & John’s choice back in the day. It just wouldn’t be vacation without excitement robbing me of any shot at sleep I may have had and then hitting the road while the rest of the world seemed to be mid-sleep.

I can’t remember what time our upcoming flight to San Fran is, but I’m sure we won’t disappoint. I have a feeling it’s early. I can’t believe the trip is almost here! Actually this morning as I was daydreaming about traveling, I panicked a little at not knowing all our flight info. I kind of want to read a book on Alcatraz or at least something set in San Francisco. I love learning the history of places. I’ve been warned not to make Alcatraz our last stop because we’d leave feeling way too somber. Actually, on an interesting note, Nick’s former roomie, Chris Rickner, has been in solitary confinement for a National Geographic experiment & reality show that airs tonight a 8 pm I believe. Pretty crazy. Okay, hopefully it won’t be another year before I post again! Oops!

There is a happy ending though, as hard as it was for us to let her go. The owner had recently adopted this deaf pup and when she lost her, brought her photo to animal services who was able to reunite them after we sent them this found photo. She met us at the apartment and we gave her back. Poor girl had been dodging cars and roughing it for around a week and a half. It was so sweet because Nick would carry her down the stairs to when she needed to try to go out (she never actually successfully went potty out there-too scared). Her name is “Sidney” but I think she prefers to be called Penny.

…We know one guy who’s happy about this happy ending–Scoober!

Yesterday we found this pup curled up outside our door (third floor of an apartment complex). Isn't she cute? She had some cuts on her legs and feet and was filthy. We brought her in and gave her a good bath (she likes baths better than Scoobs) and let her sleep on our couch last night.  We don't know where she came from but according to her collar she has a microchip in her which will hopefully tell us something. She loves being around Scoober even though he is constantly barking at her. She is pretty skittish so we think it is possible she has been abused in the past. We are making phone calls today to see if we can locate her owner so we'll keep you posted. If you think you may be interested in taking her in let us know. She is super sweet.

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