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Thoreau ([personal profile] thoreau) wrote2007-10-28 09:27 pm

day trippin'

Miss Kate and I drove out - picked up Mr. P - and we were off to Napa to see Robbie ([livejournal.com profile] f8n_begorra) and Fish ([livejournal.com profile] whiskerfish).

As he's proving to become - Mr. P was a grand traveling companion - and we had the best laughing uncomplicated conversation all day long. It totally helps that he's AS silly or sillier than I am!).

We stopped for breakfast after an early start in Marin somewhere - and had a delightful chatter over coffee in the morning sun. It was DELIGHTFUL to be sitting in the warm sun and enjoying living in California SO MUCH.

Mr. P then bought Miss Kate (who of course, went along on our wee little adventure) the most adorable dog bed for the car. it fit PERFECTLY - and if any of my photos of her with it turn out - they are heading here for your viewing pleasure. She had a GREAT day bonding with Eric, and later with Robbie and Fish. (Robbie is officially in love with her - but who can blame him, right?)

It is always a great delight seeing them - and today was not an exception to that rule. Laughter, teasing, wrongness and tasty wine abounded. We had a delightful lunch - then went and taste wines at the Coppola Winery (rubicon!) - then had a delightful post-wine soak in the hot tub - then home.




Criticize my grandma driving will you - well phbbbbbbt!

Fish and his "Ice Cream Man" tshirt. (way fab)

Mr. P and I in front of the Coppola Ranch house (the first house built in the Napa Valley by outsiders) having a girlylaughingbonding moment.

Wine Tasting with da bears! (l to r) Robbie, Fish, Moi - and Mr. P



In the dark driving home - I got a little maudlin and cranky - - and Mr. P totally called me on it - and talked to me about it. He shared what he sees in my life in the three weeks we've known one another. He basically says in a nutshell - that I'm still visibly struggling with myself over how the last year has gone - and still trying to figure my way out of the mess I got myself into with Rick. He commented that when things roll past the surface that I let myself dive into that mindspace around how angry I am about the whole Rick thing - that I get pretty moody. He repeated advice that many of you have given me - and told me to concentrate on forgiving myself and being a little easier on myself. (he also admitted that saying that to me - is often easier than actually DOING something about it). I think my 'mood swing' heading back towards the city - could have been a downer - but Eric managed to extremely gently have me verbalize all the great things I have going in my life - and to promise him I'll be gentler on myself for the things I can't really control. What a gem he is. I'm very lucky to have made such a friend.

After dropping Mr. P off in the Sunset - kateydog and I headed home.

Katey is snoring on the couch next to me - and I'm ready to get to bed.

Hope ya'll had a nice day too!!

nowjustaminute!

[identity profile] wrascalbc.livejournal.com 2007-10-29 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Are you telling us that all 4 of you plus Kateydog got into a Mini???

Re: nowjustaminute!

[identity profile] low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com 2007-10-29 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
and we were seated VERY comfortably - thank you :)

Re: nowjustaminute!

[identity profile] wrascalbc.livejournal.com 2007-10-29 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, right!

I'm sure the rear passengers plus Kateydog got to use their yoga skills by keeping their legs behind their legs for an extended period of time.

Re: nowjustaminute!

[identity profile] joebehrsandiego.livejournal.com 2007-10-29 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
Sweetie, have you been in a Mini?

The Three R's (Bob can explain if need be) own one and they're all taller (if not wider) than me. They fit in it quite well. :)

Re: nowjustaminute!

[identity profile] low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com 2007-10-29 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
well - we didn't go for a four hour drive - just here to there. but two of us plus miss kate - is traveling in style. I have a nice Mini. :) fiesta red - with the black leather seats.

Re: nowjustaminute!

[identity profile] wrascalbc.livejournal.com 2007-10-29 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
A=ha! Two plus Kateydog, that makes more sense.

Glad you had a good day, handsome.
:o)

Re: nowjustaminute!

[identity profile] low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com 2007-10-29 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
well - when we did do the wineries it was four of us plus kateydog - but not for any HUGE distance.