Janey (trinkle) wrote, @ 2003-12-30 23:28:00

Vacaville Visit--Dec.30, 2003
The Weather changed from torrential rain to bright, crisp air today. Toshi and I started out at 9:15, and to our great relief Rte. 101 was clear. Yesterday was a nightmare because just as we were about to get on the highway we encountered police cars and blockades. So instead of a speedy drive to Navato where we were to meet our friends, we inched along bumper to bumper on a back road for a full half hour. When we did finally get back on the highway we were only as far as the next town Windsor.

So today the coast was clear and we had a smooth drive from Healdsburg to Vacaville through some of the most beautiful wine country ever. I never cease to be amazed at the acres and acres and acres of perfectly pruned vineyards at this time of year. Who does it? It must take weeks of back breaking work, and yet I’ve seldom seen any workers in the fields.

After dropping off two films to be done at Vacaville’s Costco, we made a bee line for the outlets. Toshi headed for Gap and other sports shops and I bought two pairs of shoes at the Naturalizer outlet—second pair half price. For several years now that is the only brand shoe I wear—so comfortable and yet nice looking. However, for me the high point was finding a CHICO shop. When I’m working at Simi as a Greeter I can always tell when someone is wearing a Chico. They are completely unique. The prices are usually sky high, even when on sale, but I found a lovely lavender silk blouse and an exquisite little satin and velvet and embroidered vest to go with it. I don’t know where I can ever wear it, but I couldn’t resist and the price was right.

From there we drifted into my favorite restaurant, Fresh Choice, and we both loaded up on salads, clam chowder, apple cinnamon muffins and dessert. Boy, that’s the best feed of its kind I’ve had in ages, even considering all the holiday meals.

The main reason we went to Vacaville was to visit my precious elderly friends, Dick Washburn 80, and his sister-in-law, Marian 92. I had gifts for both of them, and I love being with them. Dick showed us his new printer, scanner, and he was delighted with the box of miniature cowboy paraphernalia I gave him. I gave Marian a small fondue set for chocolate and fruit. I had meant to write more about past birthdays, but that will have to wait. I’m sleepy.

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