CA - Where it all Started - Part 2

Citrus Heights is not new to us.  Don and I moved into our

first home  here when we got married 52 years ago...

A few years later we moved up the street and around the

corner to a new development of very contemporary homes built 

by Streng Brothers. Today while 

making another run to Lowe's,  we encountered a detour

 that took us right by both of those prior residences, so of course,

I snapped a couple of photos. 

We were pretty excited on  Oct 8 when American Furniture Warehouse

delivered and assembled our new queen bed...

which was way more comfortable than that air mattress.

And xfinity also came to install our internet package.

Other things began to shape up as well.  The spare bedroom which

houses  my computer setup and sewing equipment was almost organized.

And he laundry was being done  in our very spacious

laundry room while

 I showed off my flexibility by partially sitting in cupboards as

I installed contact paper on  shelves.

It really started to look like home when decorations were

added to some of the walls.

The dining room set we ordered will arrive in 2 more weeks

and will go on the area rug in the dining room.  

(Remember, click on any photo for a larger view.)

We cleaned us some old patio furniture and placed it

near Don's BBQ.

The area behind the house  creates a patio with a view,

with it's towering redwood trees and green grass

which is often a favorite place for the resident wild turkeys.

This is where we live.  And as you can see there are many

streets and green areas where one can wander.  Don and I

enjoyed a short walk around the small lake,  indicated in blue,  

a nice respite from opening boxes and unpacking.

  We weren't alone...  In addition to wild Turkeys there are lots of geese 

on the grounds and we were delighted to 

see this flock of ducks fly over, first one way

and then turning around for their lake landing.

With the park map in hand we continued our lazy stroll and

were amazed by the size of the oak trees along the street.

Our yard was looking pretty good until we had a hugh wind storm,

with winds gusting to 45 mph.  Everything was a mess, the yard, the driveway,

sidewalks & garden areas.  What to do... hire the neighbor who

has a handy man business-sounds good to me.

After 2 hours of blowing, raking and hauling leaves and branches, 

things were back to normal.

This morning Thur Oct 14, I grabbed my park map and headed

out.  The pen points to my starting point at our home.   Then I

followed the yellow highlighter "route" and walked the perimeter

of the park.  It was a brisk 47 degrees with lots of blue sky

and the Liquid Ambers were putting on a beautiful fall display.

This was only 1.8 miles, but I will be using that folded up map above

for future morning walks which will include many cu-de-sacs

so I can do a 3 mile morning walk like I did in AZ.   No pickleball

in this resort community but friends I knew from before play at

a community park about 4 miles away and I joined them yesterday

at the 12 court facility located in Rusch Park.  They will see me again...

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