Our time in California has flown by.  I love that Paul enjoyed the stomping grounds of my youth so much and that we were able to spend time with friends (old and new) and family.  Next up is Orlando, Florida.  We will road trip it there in the next few weeks and plan on stopping in Palm Springs, Tombstone, Austin, New Orleans, and possibly one more place along the way.  I will share details here and on Facebook as soon as I have some.

We had planned on spending a bit more time here but that was not meant to be, and we are both ready for whatever is next.  I am keeping an eye out for job opportunities and potential sits/rentals, and would love to hear from any Orlando readers.  Below are my favorite California photos.  I will probably be adding to them in the next few days.  Please send me any that you would like me to share, California friends!  Thanks for the memories . . .

The Three Amigas

The Three Amigas (Thirty Years of Friendship and Counting)

 

The Ladies Take Venice Beach

New Friends! The Ojai Ladies at Gjelina in Venice Beach

 

Bukowski Quote on Main Street, Ventura

Bukowski Quote on Main Street, Ventura

 

Paul's Favorite Spot at Azu

Paul’s Favorite Spot at Azu

 

One of My Favorite Ojai Cars

Lots of Classy Old Cars in Ojai

 

Anniversary #9 Selfie

Anniversary #9 Selfie

 

Ojai Farmers' Market

Ojai Farmers’ Market

 

Paul and Giselle on Old Creek Rd

Paul and Giselle at the ranch on Old Creek Rd

 

Old Creek Ranch Winery

Old Creek Ranch Winery

 

Old Creek Ranch Winery

Old Creek Ranch Winery

 

The Farmer and The Cook in Meiner's Oaks

The Farmer and The Cook in Meiner’s Oaks

 

Our Next Door Neighbor

Our Next Door Neighbor

 

Johnny's on The Avenue

Johnny’s on The Avenue

 

A Dog and His Truck

A Dog and His Truck

 

Someone's a Little Spoiled

Someone’s a Little Spoiled

 

Soule Park Blossoms

Soule Park Blossoms

 

Smallest Post Office

USA’s Smallest Post Office

 

Working 9-5

Working 9-5

 

Puppy Love

Puppy Love

 

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

 

Paul's Birthday Spread

Paul’s Birthday Spread

 

Libbey Park

Libbey Park for the Storytelling Festival

 

Airstream Bar in Whole Foods (Oxnard)

Airstream Bar in Whole Foods (Oxnard)

 

Ojai Roasting Co on a Sunday

Ojai Roasting Co on a Sunday

 

Deer Lodge Peace Sign

Deer Lodge Peace Sign

 

The Pier

The Pier

 

An Upper Ojai Meadow

An Upper Ojai Meadow

 

Helen's First Birthday

Helen’s First Birthday

 

Corrale's For a Burrito

Corrale’s For a Burrito

 

Weekly Hikes

Weekly Hikes (See Prior Posts for Hiking Pics)

 

Life is Beautiful at Surfer's Point

Life is Beautiful at Surfer’s Point

 

Christmas on Old Creek Rd

Christmas on Old Creek Rd

 

Kurt Vonnegut at Bart's Books

Kurt Vonnegut at Bart’s Books

 

Madrigali at the Ojai Storytelling Festival

Madrigali at the Ojai Storytelling Festival

 

The Ojai Playhouse

The Ojai Playhouse

 

Yellow Truck on Main Street

Yellow Truck on Main Street

 

OVAC Hiking Group at Horn Trail

OVAC Hiking Group at Horn Trail

 

Yoga and Wine at Majestic Oak Vineyard

Yoga and Wine at Majestic Oak Vineyard

 

Linda and Giselle at the River Bottom

Linda and Giselle at the River Bottom

 

Force of Nature at The Ojai Wine Festival

Force of Nature at The Ojai Wine Festival

 

Lunchtime View at Soule Park Golf Course

Lunchtime View at Soule Park Golf Course

 

CC (Club Cat) at The Ojai Valley Athletic Club

CC (Club Cat) at The Ojai Valley Athletic Club

 

Smitty and Julija at The Lavender Festival

Smitty and Julija at The Lavender Festival

 

Lavender Festival Umbrella

Lavender Festival Umbrella

 

Ojai Raptor Center

Ojai Raptor Center

 

Lavender Lemonade Martini at Osteria Monte Grappa

Lavender Lemonade Martini at Osteria Monte Grappa

 

Before I Die . . at Porch Gallery

Before I Die . . at Porch Gallery

 

Gay Pride at Libbey Park

Gay Pride at Libbey Park

 

The Oaks

The Oaks at Ojai

 

Ojai Museum

Ojai Museum

 

Ojai Music Festival Flag

Ojai Music Festival Flag

 

The Arcade

The Arcade

 

Emily's Cal Poly Graduation

Emily’s Cal Poly Graduation

 

Hanging Out at Porch Gallery

Hanging Out at Porch Gallery

 

Meditation Mount

Meditation Mount

 

Meditation Mount

Meditation Mount

 

Meditation Mount

Meditation Mount

 

July Fourth Parade

July Fourth Parade

 

July Fourth Parade

July Fourth Parade

 

Bonnie Lu's on July Fourth

Bonnie Lu’s on July Fourth

 

Deborah on Her Phone at The Vine

Deborah on Her Phone at The Vine

 

Watching The Game at Osteria Monte Grappa

Watching The Game at Osteria Monte Grappa

 

Surfer's Point

Surfer’s Point

 

Surfer's Point

Surfer’s Point

 

Surfer's Point

Surfer’s Point

 

Sadie and Erik at Los Cap

Sadie and Erik at Los Cap

 

Dawn and Fancy Mike at Los Cap

Dawn and Fancy Mike at Los Cap

 

Ojai Concert Series

Ojai Concert Series

 

The Star Lounge

The Star Lounge

 

Surfer's Point

Surfer’s Point

 

Helen Shops

Live Your Dreams

 

The Breakfast Club at Seafresh

The Breakfast Club at Sea Fresh

 

Lynn and Helen at The Vine

Lynn and Helen at The Vine

 

John E Sings the Blues

Private John E Concert

 

Cheers From Yours Truly

Cheers From Yours Truly

 

Classic Car Show in Ventura

Classic Car Show in Ventura

 

Classic Car Show in Ventura

Classic Car Show in Ventura

 

Classic Car Show in Ventura

Classic Car Show in Ventura

 

Classic Car Show in Ventura

Classic Car Show in Ventura

 

Rocker Mom

Rocker Mom

 

Beach Festival

Beach Festival

 

Food Truck Love

Food Truck Love

 

California Carnies

California Carnies

 

Gallery 525

Gallery 525

 

Ojai Yarn Bomb

Ojai Yarn Bomb

 

Optimist Club at Ojai Day

Optimist Club at Ojai Day

 

Singing Gypsies at Ojai Day

Singing Gypsies at Ojai Day

 

Ojai Day Music

Ojai Day Music

 

Jared, Tending Bar at The Vine

Jared, Tending Bar at The Vine

 

Jacob and David at The Vine

Jacob and David at The Vine

 

Puppy Love

Puppy Love With Lori

 

Nigel and Kara at Taste of Ojai

Nigel and Kara at Taste of Ojai

 

Backyard Bliss

Backyard Bliss

 

Helen on Halloween

Helen on Halloween

 

Mom and Helen on Halloween

Mom and Helen on Halloween

 

Yours Truly on Halloween

Yours Truly on Halloween

 

David on Halloween

David on Halloween

 

Greg and Paul at The Vine

Greg and Paul at The Vine

 

Singing at Smitty's Place

Singing at Smitty’s Place

 

Imagine at Monte Grappa

Imagine at Monte Grappa

 

Ojai Christmas Tree

Ojai Christmas Tree

 

Tim and Bernie at The Vine

Tim and Bernie at The Vine

 

A Visit From Portland Jonny

A Visit From Jonny

 

Sunset Over the Channel Islands

Sunset Over the Channel Islands

 

Helen and Mom at CoCo's

Helen and Mom at CoCo’s

 

Pool Shark Sami at The Hub

Pool Shark Sami at The Hub

 

Ojai Retreat

Ojai Retreat

 

Old Truck in Meiner's Oaks

Old Truck in Meiner’s Oaks

 

Book Ends in Meiner's Oaks

Book Ends in Meiner’s Oaks

 

Century 10 in Ventura

Century 10 in Ventura

 

Pratt Trail in Ojai

Pratt Trail in Ojai

 

The Ojai Library

The Ojai Library

 

Paul on Ojai Ave

Paul on Ojai Ave

 

The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room

The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room

 

The Patio at Osteria Monte Grappa

The Patio at Osteria Monte Grappa

 

Paul at Surfer's Point

Paul at Surfer’s Point

 

Helen in Her Woody Hat

Helen in Her Woody Hat

 

Emily and Helen

Emily and Helen

 

Joey and Jasmine

Joey and Jasmine

 

Mom

Mom

 

Joey and Helen

Joey and Helen

 

Helen

Helen

 

Chalkboard Sign at Love Heals

Chalkboard Sign at Love Heals

 

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