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Long One
Long One
I arrived before noon and was ready for for bed as the sun set.
Meditation
Meditation
I joined Mom on the back deck for some meditative Vitamin D (and coffee).
Variable
Variable
The weather can change quickly at the beach.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Enjoying lunch on the front deck with....
Visitor
Visitor
... a visitor. This little guy was a constant companion when we spent time out front.
Back Life
Back Life
Enjoying the company and the view with our coffee.
Triplet
Triplet
I upgraded to a 3-monitor set-up on this visit.
Nightlife
Nightlife
I was doing some exercises on the back deck, nice night view.
Family Life
Family Life
We enjoyed lunch at Jake's in del Mar w/ the Kirkwood's and Schwegler's.
Park Life
Park Life
The party continued after lunch at the park.
Wider View
Wider View
What a beautiful day to be outside (everyone paid the price w/ a sunburn).
Mission Beach
Mission Beach
Not as busy as during previous visits.
Headshot
Headshot
The final photo we uploaded for the renewal of Mom's passport.
Sifting
Sifting
I started a project to organize Mom's kitchen racks, she's finishing the final phase.
All Done
All Done
We got the supplements and Bounty off the floor and provided easy access to some much used items.
Paperwork
Paperwork
Catching up on her mail.
Lower View
Lower View
The ocean view from the road below her place.
Contrast
Contrast
Not as colorful as previous visits, but looks healthy.
Projects
Projects
Mom's handyman agreed to do some projects during my visit - here's one.
Catalina
Catalina
We don't always get to see the island.
Space Flight
Space Flight
Definitely a new sight for me - rocket launch!
Wideset
Wideset
A wider view of another sunset.
We're Back
We're Back
Back in back after a few days of dreary/drizzly mornings.
Feast
Feast
A night out at Laguna Feast.
Upgrade
Upgrade
The primary upgrade during my visit - new, taller toilet w/ a bidet.
Railed Living
Railed Living
I also added a grab bar (so Mom didn't have to use the door knob).
Shaded
Shaded
MUCH nicer option than the back deck on days when the sun is out.
Semi-Retired
Semi-Retired
VERY much enjoyed the time relaxing with Mom.
Big Bite
Big Bite
B-L-T-A sandwich between doctor visits.
Time Phased
Time Phased
The first of 2 as the sun sets.
2nd Phase
2nd Phase
The final in the sequence.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
We had happy hour left-overs on the deck the day after our happy hour w/ Mom's neighbor Jan.
Bright One
Bright One
Can't beat the sunsets from Mom's deck.
Another Great One
Another Great One
Can DEFINITELY get used to ending the day like this.
Aliso Beach
Aliso Beach
We headed to Alisa Beach on my final full day to enjoy breakfast at the beach.
High Surf
High Surf
The surf was higher than I've ever seen it.
Live Surf
Live Surf
Click the image to see for yourself.
So Long
So Long
Thanx for the GREAT visit Mom, gonna be back more often.

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