Monday, September 27, 2004

so how was your weekend?

okay here’s the story, we had a great time in out in Mendo County: ate ourselves into a new dimension of existence at Cafe Beaujolais, ate myself completely stupid at Horn of Zeese (twice), drank myself into effervescent bliss at Roderer, into profound serenity at Brutocao, and into giddy glee at Navarro.  Kel picked up some stuff that will look very cool around the house, and the dog snuffled around to his heart’s content.  I had a shot of Basil Hayden, a bottle of a lovely Sinskey Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, and some fine port I can’t remember the details about anymore.  I saw a frog, a lizard, several turkeys, several skunks, a whole crapload of deer… and all we did was relax.  It was sweet.  Thanks, Ralph and Catherine, for letting us use the cabin.  It’s one of those things that makes everything else easier, just knowing it’s out there. 

I stuck a few photos of the trip in the extended entry, for those who want a multi-modal experience.  Yeah, this is the way I talk to people in real life too.

Cosmo likes Philo. 

This is the view across the valley from next to the cabin.  I don’t know, I find it relaxing. 

This is a bough lying on the ground just down the hill from the cabin.  There’s lots of cool woodsy bits to explore, but I just hung around and napped instead.

And these next several are from Gowan’s Apple Orchard Store, which I’m happy to plug because they were so darn mellow and the fruit is super-yummilicious.  Yes, that’s the actual word I want to use. 

Thanks for visiting Philo with me - next time, bring something to eat!

Glad you had a good time. I enjoyed my time away earlier, although not as remote as your cabin appears to be. It was far enough away to make me forget all the pains of everyday life for a few days!

So lovely...Cosmo looks sooooooo happy.

Sounds and looks sublime. Way to go, Chuckles!

the old man is looking handsome and healthy as a bear. a healthy bear, that is.