I did pretty well following the directions and getting through the heavy traffic that is always on Highways 1 and 101, and got through Monterey and to Steve's house with no problems. The man from OZ, GPS Lee, finally settled down when he realized I wasn't going to go through the San Francisco Bay area to get there. I suppose if I could drive around Chicago I could - NAH, Chicago drivers are pussycats compared to California drivers. I'm glad I went the way I did.
The birthday party was held at the small park about a block from the house. I took a picture of Liam's cake, a toolbox, and the cupcakes for the rest of us. Each is decorated with "tools" made out of vanilla and dark chocolate - pliers, saw, wrench, etc. Donald really outdid himself again. My son Steve is one of the ultimate "fix-it" men, and his son Liam will no doubt learn from his dad.
I drove down on Saturday morning, and returned on Monday morning. After everyone left Sunday we drove along the beach and into Monterey where we ate at a seafood restaurant. Great meal, and even greater company!
I was extremely tired by the time I got back, and don't want to drive anywhere for a while. I figured out that in about 3-1/2 months I drove 10,000 miles! I can tell that I'm feeling the tiredness more than I ever did before, so it's time to settle down and find a place to live for a while, and become reunited with my belongings! I will be so happy to not have storage fees any more.
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Sometimes a boring drive is good. I am sure your belongings miss you too:)
ReplyDeleteJust now getting caught up on a couple of blogs. Sounds like the camping trip was a success and that cake was incredible. Good luck on the house/apt hunt. It will feel good for you to be settled some place for awhile and have all your things around you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cake! Monteray is such a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteI sure can understand why you'd be tired after 10,000 miles of driving. WHEW! Makes me tired to type it.
What a really neat birthday cake! Sounds like you need a little R & R after those 10,000 miles.
ReplyDeleteSo where's a picture of the birthday boy?
ReplyDeleteTake a break for now, but I bet it will not be long until you are back on the road. You are a Gypsy, right?
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling cake and cupcakes. Really cute idea!
ReplyDeleteI like driving I-5, always have for some reason.
You really HAVE done a lot of driving in a brief time. Staying put for a while will feel good. Good luck finding a place. :)