How Do We Spell Relief?.....

I got my 'chores' done by 12:30 today and headed to the swimming hole ~ it was about 100'. My "Hidden Hole" was taken by campers so I went to the "Ashe Hole" and it was delightful.



Mike made a whirlwind visit... pulled up, jumped in, climbed to the top and jumped! Some things never change. I can't believe I caught him in action, he was still when I snapped it....



I took another photo with my feet in the forground while leaning back on a three wheeler on the beach in San Felipe... about 18 years ago. We were with Chuck and Betty and all our kids... 4 and under ... such a fun memory!!

Tonight's moonrise

I like knowing we are looking at the same moon,...

....whether you are in Arizona,

or Salt Lake City,

or Valley Center,

or Lopez Island....

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse of it too.

Nigh, nigh from Oregon.

.... "Downsizing"....With Perfection....

We sold the RV today. An older couple from Idaho saw it as they passed through en route to Prineville. They had been looking and couldn't afford a new one, she said she had been praying for just the right one. We had it ready for them on their way back through. I like it when a transaction like that just feels good. I have been cleaning sheds and going through sixteen years of what seems like gluttenous living. I have a trailer full of thrift store items. I know once I am done (the barn and gift shop are still ahead of me) I will have a great sense of relief and this is a big step in the moving on process.

I know the Inn & RV Park will sell soon and we will be ready. I am always wanting everything to go according to my timeline ~ but this evening I feel a sense of it all coming along at just the perfect speed.... I am reminded of my mantra for so many months..."Rest quietly in your heart with the knowledge that all things are happening with perfection."

This Year's Best Tent Award

These four gentlemen are from Sacramento, CA and ride Honda Goldwing motorcycles with little trailers in tow. I watched from up above as they set up their camps. The dark blue tent in the background, and featured in the second photo, has a little front room where you can actually stand up and change clothes, it is especially cool and gets my favorite tent award! ..And these are just really nice guys ~ who felt really happy to have stumbled upon Dayville.

Golf Get-Away

We tied for first place in the couple's golf tournament in Echo Hills over the weekend. We played great on Saturday (one over par) when it was warm and sunny but it was a much bigger challenge on Sunday when it was rainy and COLD and we didn't have the proper clothing! (six over par) It is so much work and preparation to get away from the Inn, we wondered whether it was worth it. I guess it was... all I know at this moment is I can't wait for this business to sell, I want to be able to get away for a weekend and not feel guilt or worry.

I have had a couple emails from the golf course in Arizona and there is much controversy there and I wonder if I want to subject myself to it? Maybe it's because it is a gray Monday, but I am sure feeling like a fish out of water, wondering what pond I should land in!

The first photo is of Mike and our playing partners Saturday and the second one is the group watching the 'horse race' mini tourney that followed Saturday's play. My team went out on the first hole, and Mike's on the 2nd. So we just rode along and relaxed and watched which was fine with me, it had already been a long day of concentration on that silly white ball!

><>The Dog House <><

Dane and Charley and their 7 month old puppies, Reisen and Butters, came for a two day visit. We had a very nice time. The four of us played golf in John Day today, it was Charley's first time and she did really good. Tomorrow night Lyndee is due home to pick up Zink. This has been quite the dog house the last few days, guests must have thought we are golden crazy with a pack of five. It will be nice to just have our two.

What a Lovely RV Park !

Ahh to be 21 and embarking on new adventures!

Lyndee seems so happy and excited about her new apartment, new friends and the Masters program she is beginning in Salt Lake City. I had no idea that downtown SLC was actually an intersting and fun cultural place with neat restaurants and lots to do. I am excited for her!