So, we moved back into the motorhome. 

What you say, when did you move out? 

Well, we had a brief five- day dog caretaking job at the brother’s house. Nice- a very welcoming home. But we are now so comfortable in our small space that it was wonderful to take to the road. So to Julian and beyond we travel!

After spending six months at the beach, coming to the local mountains is great. The quiet is deafening. No freeway background noise or  train whistles - so one is alone with his or her thoughts. 

My thoughts are shallow by choice so I drift off to sleep easily. The wife, however, finds the quiet unsettling. Being alone with her thoughts without background noise will take some assimilation.

Beautiful days and enjoyable campfires find us enjoying small hikes, bikes, sunsets, and wine. Great to be traveling again. Catch up with you soon. RTR   

Day 31 Life Hopefully Continues

When one intentionally overindulges, he should expect consequences. 

Because it makes sense, as scientists have said, that for every action there is a similar reaction. So my binging

should have created equally negative consequences. Happily, I can tell you that my overindulgences have caused  no negative consequences!

I had a wonderful day today. Final day of the experiment to enjoy something special for 31 days of one's birthday month. I road the rails to San Diego, had a ferry ride to Coronado, biked to the beach, enjoyed a new read, moved on to the 19th hole, missed the ferry, enjoyed an IPA, made the ferry, made the rails home where my wonderful wife invited me to a sunset drink on the harbor.

" The road to success leads to the palace of wisdom...  you never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough".  William Blake

Day 28- A Day in La Mesa

As we were close to the old homestead, the really old homestead, we decided to take advantage of the mother-in-law's house being empty. ( we called for permission ) I figured we could be away from the beach for a day. 

You know how that surf and sand get old. So I sat down with my light beers and watched all manner of sport while the wife caught up on her writing. Lovely!

Invited the favorite cousin over for late afternoon wine and snacks. Things were turning out quite nicely in good old La Mesa. Dinner at Por Favor with Cadillacs.  

I should mention that the town has a different vibe now. Lots, and I mean many homeless folks just hanging out. Nothing stays great forever, except Disneyland.

 Is this where I yell ' get off my lawn '?

Apparently they did get off my old lawn and moved to my current lawn here in O-Side. 

Houston, We Have a Problem...

Day 21- Got your Fins?

Watching the World Body Surfing happening at the O-Side Pier this morning.

Old Guy Photography 101

 Ladies in the water working it. Guys swoopin- in. And this was the ladies age 35 to 44 and men 45 to 54. Then I really was humbled when the men's 65 and older 'dudes ' took to the waves. Holy crap, what have I been doing with my time? I need to get in shape!

Courtesy of Oside News

So I came home made a drink and went on a bike ride. I'll show them.  

Olympics over so perhaps I'll get some sleep before  midnight for a change. I know I could stream it, but I'm old- school and was kind of hoping for another bout of Bob Costas' pink eye. 


Anyway, congrats to all for becoming world class athletes. Hope every one of you transitions to a successful future...

Day 20 - It's the Weekend...

When the weekend comes around after semi-celebrating each day so far this month, it seems laissez-faire.

Friesland flag in the RV Park

 But the wife is asking what's up for the weekend? So something should be planned. Let's BBQ is probably not going to cut it. But it turned out  she needed to work/write- so I was off the hook and looking forward to some relaxation.

Well, not relaxation in the typical sense of the word. I went for a workout. A nice sweat and, of course, a long bike ride. 

Nothing special except for the shout- down by a handicapped lady to a woman whose dog was invading her space. The police actually came. Nothing like a little drama, especially when I'm a total bystander.

Aja & Julie- BFF's

My daughter came by with her gal pal and spent a nice afternoon on the beach. 

All is well in the weekend home space.

Day 15- Even more relatives visit the TP

Started the day hosting the wife's half- sister and husband for breakfast at 7am. 

Brother-in-law

The coffee had kicked in and since they are quite enjoyable, it was a great way to start the week. We made a tentative agreement on the sale of the motor home when we upgrade. 

So a really great way to start the week.

Then off to complete obligations made to myself. That would be to cleanse most of the impurities self- inflicted over the weekend. A major sweat followed by a ride to Encinitas. Met the wife at the Union Brewery where light beer cleansing ensued.

It's important to stay true to oneself...

Day 10 - High Jinx (Guest blogger RTR)

It's a typical day at the beach- but which beach? Do I just enjoy the local playground or take it south? During this stirring conversation with myself, the wife comes home unexpectedly. No worries, I was decent. Well, as decent as I can be, which is sketchy.

So her news was a new work schedule and other opportunities offered. Lucky me, I mean us! Another reason to celebrate. So she went back to work and I headed down the coast to reunite with her later. 

Not The Wife

I have discovered that no matter what sand position I choose, young ladies also choose my immediate area. This is great and also disappointing.  

I love the view but I understand that I am completely non-threatening. The balance scale of life...

Great happy hour at the Mission Brewery found us enjoying ourselves again and realizing that life takes many turns, but with the proper attitude...

Day 6 - Blood is Thicker than Wine (Guest Blogger RTR)

Our two nieces came up to visit yesterday.

Great day highlighted by conversation, beach walks, Pacific 333, fresh peach daiquiris, BBQ lobster & trash talk! 

These gals came to play. They are a force to be reckoned. 

Another beautiful day at the trailer court. What a blessing to be here. Two minute walk to the Harbor. Three to the beach. I appreciate my life and do not take it for granted. My wife works her arse off- well not all of it- to round out our days with the proper amount of wine. Thank You!

The kids are enjoying themselves in Vancouver, BC. as depicted. They are a joy to behold!

Day 5- Friday Night Musings (Guest Blogger RTR)

Here's the thing about enjoying your life too much. People 

will be skeptical. Some will say, "yeah, but what about...?" 

Then all the preconceived attitudes drilled into them from 

grammar school kick in: do you have a plan for your final 

years? Have you paid off your house? How much do you 

owe? How will you pay for your retirement? Hard questions 

for all. But if your not enjoying every day- and I don't mean 

doing something that I would call over-the-top,skydiving, 

shark encounters, Mt. Everest- then you're missing out.

 My idea of enjoying every day is doing.. just doing... the 

things I enjoy. 

Today I took another bike ride - my route unknown - and I 

found my way. Luckily I have very attainable goals that make

 my heart happy; I hope to wake to find my family doing their 

best and to set an example to enjoy their lives as they see 

fit. Not as their parents see fit.

Day Two: A Kayak and two IPA's (Guest Blogger RTR)

So the quest continues into day 2 of B-Day 

month.

I decided to wake up early so I could drop the wife at work 

and use the car for transporting the kayak to the harbor.  It's 

just a Cobra Explorer but it is sea worthy and self-baling.

I used six bungee cords where two probably would have 

sufficed. ( It's only a 1/2 mile drive to the harbor. ) Anyway, a 

beautiful morning on the water. A leisurely paddle 

around and out to sea and pier. Saw the boats from the other 

side as I ride my bike most days around the harbor. 

Next time the kayak hits the water it will be in a new 

environment.

After a clean-up, the Mission Ave Bar & Grill was calling out 

and a tasty Left Coast IPA went down without a whimper.

I'm always amazed at how many people are drinking beers 

at 1 PM on a Tuesday. Is every one having a B-Day month?

As the crowd seemed to be all up in their phones, I moved 

on. The wife's rescue from work was still an hour away so I 

rolled to the Pour House where I was forced to enjoy another 

IPA. ( Stone ) Met a young man who attended the same high 

school as my children. Ah, bar talk can be so pleasant. 

Keep it flowing, O-Side.