XXX YEARS

California Republic...my home for the last 30 years...on this date...

On our way to work we spotted a black/brown bear while driving south on Highway 41 near the 25-mile marker at the 2,000 foot level. It came on to the highway from the right, then stopped in the middle of the road, and then darted up an embankment on the left. Dang, we didn't have our cameras at the ready. This is the first bear we have seen at this elevation and so close to any residential area.

Last week, our neighbors have said there may be a bear in our neighborhood. No confirmation of sightings, but there is bear scat down in the ravine adjacent to our property and theirs.

Will have to be extra careful when we let our dogs out at night. I am sure they will be okay since they are quick to alert us whenever they detect strange noises.

Life is definitely good up here.

OREGONORGONE?

My wife had an opportunity to relocate to the City of Roses.

After weighing the pros and cons, we felt it was best to stay put and finish up with the renovations on our home.

It was tempting to move just one more time, but it wasn't economically feasible. We didn't want to be burdened with a mortgage payment as we draw near to retirement.

Who knows, another opportunity like this will arise. When that happens, we will put the house up for sale, look at property in the Beaver State or the Evergreen State, and start all over again, and hopefully the real estate we purchase will give us our "retirement heaven."



Gone to Oregon...?


Will soon see...

TWINS

Congratulations to my BroIL and his wife.

She gave birth to twins! Nikolai James (7 lbs.) and Teodon Joseph (8 lbs, 10 ozs.)

They are "biguns" for twins.

Bet my SIL is relieved!

All are doing well.