October Fund Raising

This October, through Georgia's efforts, we led and participated in two fund raising walks.  The first walk was on October 15th in Petaluma, California.  It was a walk in behalf of our friend Anne, who has Alzheimer's.  The walk was to raise funds for Alzheimer's research.  We raised over $2,800.  

The second walk was October 22nd for Club 21 in Pasadena, California.  Club 21 provides services for children with Downs Syndrome.  Our youngest grandson, Lain , has Downs Syndrome.  We raised over $1,200 for the organization as members of the "Lain Train".  Below are some pictures of both events:

 Team "Anne" for the Alzheimer's Walk

 Pictures of "Team Anne"

 Friends Chris and Mary on the Walk

 The "Lain Train" in Pasadena

 Grandson Lain  & Captain Hook

Lain Painting a Rock with our Daughter, Melissa

Landmark Winery, Kenwood, Ca. Lobster Feed

On September 30th, Georgia and I attended Landmark Winery's first annual lobster feed at their Kenwood, Ca winery.  We were joined by some neighbors, Beverly and Ted Brown for a feast of steamed lobster, shrimp, roasted garlic, boiled potatoes, artichokes, and sausage.  The evening was beautiful and the dinner was served with Landmark's wonderful pinot noir and chardonnay wines. 

 Ted and Beverly Brown with Georgia and Hugh with the Gardens and Hills in the Background

 Landmark's Beautiful Gardens and Pond

Ted and Hugh Plotting Their Next Move on the Lobsters

Santa Fe in September

In the middle of September, we flew to Santa Fe to stay with a USNA classmate of mine, Mike Spear, and his wife, Bonnie, for a visit.  Needless to say they were wonderful hosts, and we enjoyed lots of fine wine, food, and the historic sights in the area for four days.  After leaving Mike and Bonnie, we drove to Taos for two days to absorb up the atmosphere in that quant town before going home.  Here are some pictures of out visit:

 300 year old Pecos Pueblo Church

 Georgia, Bonnie Spear, and Hugh Outside the Church Ruins

 In an Underground Kiva at the Pecos Pueblo

 Mt. Wheeler Ski Area in Taos in September

 The Grand Canyon of the Rio Grand River in Taos