tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23269878681578919272024-03-05T02:58:11.258-08:00The Elias' AdventuresUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-22872407779873572632013-12-11T20:39:00.000-08:002013-12-11T20:41:44.204-08:00I Love & Hate The ColdIt is wintertime in Lakeport, CA. Temperatures have been in the high teens at night and mid thirties during the day. I have never lived where it gets this cold. Nor have I ever lived in a place where I HAVE TO use the heater. Last week it even snowed here. Although it didn't stick, it was pretty exciting to look out the window and see the snowflakes coming down.<br />
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The reality of winter hit a couple days ago when the we woke up and had no running water; the pipes had frozen. I figured out which pipe was frozen, blow-dried it, and got the water running again! Woohoo! This however was a wake-up call, so I went to the hardware store, bought some good insulation, and then installed it. In the future, we will be better prepared for the cold!<br />
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Because of the cold weather, it has also become time to start eating comfort food (my favorite!). The past couple of nights I have made beef stew, chili, mac'n'cheese, and fried chicken with mashed potatoes. These types of meals are my favorite because they warm me up and leave me satisfied. Nothing compares to a warm and satisfying meal.<br />
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During this season I am thankful for my loving husband, hilarious family, warm fireplace, unfrozen pipes, christmas lights, warm meals, soft blankets, and loving friends!<br />
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<i>More pictures to come in my next post. Stay tuned...</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-64399170777357549602013-12-04T09:25:00.001-08:002013-12-05T09:46:36.582-08:00Hotel Life<p dir="ltr"><u>It</u> is day three of "hotel life". For the past couple of days I have been sitting in a hotel room entertaining myself while Emad is at work training. Spending the last couple of days here has made me so thankful that I have a home to go home to. But, there are some perks of living in a hotel.</p>
<p dir="ltr">1. I can turn the heater up as high as I like and I don't have to worry about the electricity.<br>
2. Bottomless free coffee!<br>
3. Free breakfast<br>
4. Cable TV<br>
5. I can make a mess and someone comes in and cleans up after me.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Despite all the perks, I am ready to be home! I am a hopeless homebody, who can not stand being away for too long. I think that these past weeks have been the longest I've been away in a very long time. Last night over dinner, I was thinking about how much I missed home when I realized that we locked ourselves out. Whoops! Wish us luck getting back into our home tonight!!</p>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-39531956738457046202013-11-12T09:44:00.000-08:002013-11-12T09:45:56.736-08:00Twenty Things I Love About Lakeport1. Wild Turkeys roam the roads. WILD TURKEYS! (I had never seen turkey before moving here)<br />
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2. Deer roam the roads. DEER! EVERYWHERE!<br />
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3. Everything I could possibly need is 5-7 minutes away.<br />
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4. That 5-7 minute drive is right by the most beautiful lake ever!<br />
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5. The sky is blue and clouds are white. Nothing is grey. Unless it's a rain cloud.<br />
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6. When I hear a siren, I know that I can look at the news in 30 (ish) minutes to find out what is going on.<br />
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7. When I hear a helicopter it means either (1) there is a fire or (2) someone is getting airlifted to a hospital. No more nights of helicopters circling our house with their lights in our windows! And again, I can look at the news in 30 (ish) minutes to find out what is going on.<br />
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8. Night time is dark and quiet. No people shouting in neighboring apartments or houses.<br />
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9. If I hear a gunshot, I do not worry. It's probably just some kids in the field across the street.<br />
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10. If I hear 12 gunshots, I still do not worry.<br />
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11. Strangers wave as they drive by.<br />
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12. There are about 10-15 restaurants in town. Deciding where to eat out is so much easier!<br />
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13. You meet the friendliest people at the Post Office. And the wait is always about 3 minutes, not 30 minutes.<br />
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14. Date nights consist of going to Safeway to buy groceries and get a Starbucks coffee while we shop.<br />
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15. I have only filled up my gas tank twice since moving here. I used to fill up twice a week!<br />
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16. There is a Middle Eastern Restaurant here!<br />
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17. People have fireplaces and wood stoves. And they use them!<br />
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18. Trees and vineyards change colors. VINEYARDS! They are beautiful!<br />
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19. Wineries and Farms are 10-15 minutes away.<br />
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20. There is a lake.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-2792690181060604612013-11-10T09:10:00.000-08:002013-11-10T09:12:21.555-08:00The Morning RoutineWe all have a morning routine. Do you stumble out of bed, disregard your slippers or your freezing toes, and head straight for the coffee machine? Or, do you lay in bed and leisurely read the news (aka. Facebook) while your preprogrammed coffee machine sends wafts of delicious smelling coffee all through your house? Or, do you wake up alert, slip on your slippers, and pour yourself a big cup of OJ (refusing the coffee). We all have a routine. It may not be the same everyday, but it's routine.<br />
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At our house, weekday mornings are a rush! Upon hearing the alarm, I leap out of bed, and rush to the kitchen to get Emad's breakfast and coffee made, and lunch packed. The other morning, while speeding through the kitchen, I left a cupboard open and ran my forehead right into it! I still have a red mark from the cupboard. That is what I get for trying to be awake before my morning cup of coffee. I am a slave to my morning cup of coffee.<br />
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The best type of morning at our house is today; a weekend morning. Because of the early weekday mornings, I am unable to sleep in. So, I get up early cook a big breakfast, blog, watch TV and drink a leisurely cup of coffee. There is nothing as enjoyable as a leisurely cup of coffee.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-7240535477504576312013-11-08T09:45:00.000-08:002013-11-08T09:46:31.688-08:00Friday CraftsThis week I am very happy to say that my braided rag rug is finished! Here are some pictures of the progress,<br />
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I used a tutorial by <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a> as a reference, but made it BIGGER and didn't glue it to another piece of fabric underneath.<br />
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On a side note, this was my view at lunch the other day. It was a gorgeous day by the lake!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-72921835291057974912013-11-05T10:21:00.002-08:002013-11-05T10:23:32.447-08:00Food of the Week<span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>t the Elias house we have two important meals, breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is usually eaten in a rush while Emad hurries to get to work. Or, it is eaten late in the day on a Saturday while Emad is watching Football. Dinner is my time to experiment! I love having all day to dream about and prep dinner. However, there are nights when I am just to lazy to cook anything and we end up eating breakfast for dinner! So, here are some dinners and breakfasts that I have made this week. Let me know if you make any of these and how they turn out!<br />
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<b>Pumpkin Curry Soup</b></div>
I started reading <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess'</a> blog this past week and I have fallen in love with their simple, delicious recipes. I made their <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/10/curried-pumpkin-soup.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Curry Soup</a> this past week and paired it with Grilled Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches made with Homemade Bread (See Recipe Below). Because they didn't specify what size can of pumpkin was needed, I ended up with extra "pumpkiny" soup. So, I recommend using the smaller can of pumpkin, not a huge one. I can not rave enough about how good this soup was!!<br />
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The best thing about this recipe is how easy it is to make! My mom used to make this when I was a kid, so I have fond memories of this dish.<br />
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1 Polish Sausage<br />
3-4 Potatoes, diced<br />
1/2 Head of Cabbage, chopped<br />
1/2 Onion, chopped<br />
1 Jalapeno, sliced (optional)<br />
Salt (Note: I used Lawry's Seasoning Salt to add a little extra flavor)<br />
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1. Slice the polish sausage in 1/2 inch pieces.<br />
2. Add all ingredients to steamer (Salt & Pepper to taste).<br />
3. Steam until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.<br />
4. Enjoy!<br />
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<b>Salsa Chicken & Rice</b></div>
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Emad & I came up with a variation of my mom's classic Salsa Chicken & Rice recipe this week. And, I think I like it better! :)<br />
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3-4 Tomatoes<br />
1 Onion<br />
1-2 Jalapenos<br />
1 cup Cilantro<br />
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1. Place everything in a blender and blend until creamy.<br />
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2 pieces Pita Bread, torn into pieces<br />
2 Chicken Breasts<br />
2 cups Salsa (recipe above)<br />
2 slices Pepper Jack Cheese (optional)<br />
3 tablespoons Butter<br />
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1. Grease bottom of 8x8 dish.<br />
2. Place pita bread pieces on bottom of dish. (This will soak up all the juices & be delicious!)<br />
3. Add 1 cup of salsa to dish and spread over the bread.<br />
4. Place chicken breasts on top of salsa.<br />
5. Cover chicken breasts with remaining 1 cup salsa.<br />
6. Place dollops of butter on top of everything.<br />
7. Cover with foil.<br />
8. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.<br />
9. Add sliced cheese to top of chicken when it is done cooking. Let it melt before serving.<br />
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Serve with side of rice.<br />
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I discovered my husband's new favorite food, granola! Here is the best way to serve granola,<br />
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1 Apple, chopped up (or any other fruit, but Apples are in season)<br />
2 cups Plain Yogurt<br />
1/2 cup Granola (<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Megans-Granola/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=granola&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page" target="_blank">recipe</a>)<br />
1 Tablespoon Honey<br />
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1. Layer everything in a bowl and enjoy!<br />
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<b>Cinnamon Rolls</b></div>
My favorite type of morning is lazy weekend mornings with fresh cinnamon rolls. The only downside to that is that cinnamon rolls are not a "lazy morning" type of food. They require tons of work and lots of time. But, lately I have convinced myself that homemade cinnamon rolls are worth the work. So, most Saturday mornings, Emad gets to wake up to the smell of fresh baked cinnamon rolls. I would be lying if I told you that I found a simple recipe. BUT, I DID find a super delicious <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/05/08/easy-cinnamon-rolls-from-scratch/" target="_blank">recipe</a> that is almost impossible to mess up. Enjoy!<br />
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<b>Eggs & Tamales</b></div>
This is another childhood favorite dish. And, simple enough to make on a weekday morning when Emad is rushing out the door.<br />
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1 package XLNT Tamales (sold near the refrigerated Mexican food at most grocery stores)<br />
6 eggs, scrambled<br />
1-2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or whatever you like)<br />
1-2 JalapeƱos, seeded & diced (optional)<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 350<br />
2. Slice the tamales and place in a 9x13 baking dish.<br />
3. Bake the tamales while you are scrambling the eggs.<br />
4. Remove the tamales when the eggs are done.<br />
5. Place the scrambled eggs on top of the tamales.<br />
6. Layer the cheese on top of the eggs.<br />
7. Put back in the oven for 15-20 minutes.<br />
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<b>Homemade Bread</b></div>
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As I mentioned in my last post, I am hate buying things that the store that I can make at home; this includes bread. We do not eat much bread at our house (except for pita bread & tortillas), so I haven't needed to buy much at the store. But, last week when I wanted to make Grilled Turkey & Cheese sandwiches, I needed bread.<br />
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When we got married, I got a bread machine which I desperately wanted! Being the rule follower that I am, I would follow all the directions but my bread would never turn out good. It would be THICK, spongy, and not very good. Finally, I found a <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-bread-machine-bread/" target="_blank">recipe</a> that goes against all the bread machine's rules and makes the most delicious, airy loaf of bread. Yum!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-7205366301903692532013-11-04T10:10:00.000-08:002013-11-04T10:10:27.984-08:00Becoming "Granola"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While I was in college, I worked as a live-in nanny for some of the funniest kids that I have ever met. We lived in a neighborhood that was half hippy, half millionaire. The kids would describe the neighbors as either "Granola" (aka. hippy) or rich. I always thought that using the word granola as an adjective to describe someone as the funniest thing.<br />
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Back then I was far from being granola or rich, but these days I am seeing myself becoming more and more granola. As I wash clothes in my bathtub and refuse to buy processed food (aka. anything that I can make at home), I see the granola in me slowly coming out.<br />
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It doesn't help that I have been watching the show "Alaska, The Last Frontier", on which the homesteaders grow, hunt, or raise everything that they eat. That kind of lifestyle is so appealing to me and I can totally imagine myself on that show.<br />
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However, I am married to a man who loves walking through the store's bakery and stocking up on fresh smelling bread and frosted cakes. So, last night he got a loaf of fresh bread at the store. It was a treat and he really enjoyed it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-22102012371547354992013-10-31T10:37:00.000-07:002013-11-04T11:02:47.978-08:00This Week's Crafts<h2>
1. Braided Rag Rug</h2>
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I have been dying for a rug in the guest/office/craft room, but I don't want to spend $100+ on it. So, I found instructions for a DIY (Do It Yourself) rag rug on <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess.</a> I have been buying cheap old sheets from the local thrift stores for fabric and braiding them together. It is extremely time consuming but very rewarding! Now I just need to figure out how to stitch my braids together (without a sewing machine) and how to finish the edges. Any ideas?</div>
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2. Painted Mirror</h2>
While at the thrift store to get fabric for my rag rug, I found a $15 mirror. In the store it looked pretty nice, but when I got home I started noticing how dirty the frame was. So, I took a toothbrush and scrubbed as much of the dirt away as possible. When I realized that (1) I wouldn't be able to clean it completely, (2) it's damaged corner really stuck out, and (3) the original paint was chipping, I decided to paint it. The end result is a black mirror with gold flecked edges. I love it!<br />
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3. Blanket</h2>
I had the wild idea to crochet a blanket. I have never crocheted anything bigger than a scarf or beanie. And, I have never followed a pattern! So, I set off to create a throw blanket for our living room <i>(NOT that we need any more blankets in our house)</i>. As I got a couple rows in, I realized that the blanket was going to be way to small for a throw blanket. So, now it's going to be a baby blanket for some lucky baby somewhere. I am also thrifting (almost) all the yarn for the blanket.<br />
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4. Curtains</h2>
One day I had the great idea to hang up curtains in the guest/office/craft room. But, I don't have a sewing machine. So, I took a sheet that we never use and cut it up. The end result doesn't look too shabby especially considering that no stitching, sewing, etc. were done <i>(just don't look at the raw edges)</i>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-64898746929245553662013-10-29T11:41:00.000-07:002013-11-04T11:03:18.056-08:00Fresh Bread Soothing My Soul<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>here really is no other smell like that of fresh bread being baked. For our wedding we got a bread machine, and I have tried so many recipes for bread without any success. Finally, yesterday I found a recipe that goes against all the bread machine's rules and makes the lightest, most delicious loaf of bread I have ever had. We ate the whole loaf yesterday so I am making more today!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>ctober has been a historically hard month for my extended family. Over the years, this month has been marked with tragedy. As I sit and crotchet <i>(in my "new" rocker)</i>, thinking of old and young family members who have gone to be the Lord this month, I am comforted by the smell of a fresh loaf of bread baking. Why is the smell so therapeutic?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Y</span>esterday I found an old rocker at the thrift store and couldn't resist buying it!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-41865407837483371782013-10-26T11:16:00.004-07:002013-11-04T11:04:00.421-08:00Every Week A New AdventureThis week has been full of quality time with new friends and lots of house cleaning. In our old apartment I never noticed dirty countertops, crumbs on the floor, or towels that needed to be washed. Back then I worked/commuted <i>A LOT</i> and wasn't home enough to get bothered by these things. Now that I am home all day, these things seem to constantly call my name. They are begging to be cleaned, vacuumed, etc. As loudly and urgently as they call, I have been able to pull myself away a couple times to spend some quality time with new friends.<br />
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My first outing this week was rather hilarious. My new friend/surrogate mom while I'm in Lakeport took me on a bike ride. I have been dying to get out and ride around Lakeport. When Emad and I moved, we took two bikes with us; my big, old, red beach cruiser from when I was a teenager and a mountain bike from my parent's house. The roads here can be kind of rough and hilly, so I thought I would take the mountain bike. But unfortunately, on the morning of the bike ride the mountain bike's gears decided not to work. So, I had to take "Big Red". I huffed and puffed behind my friend as she road swiftly on her road bike. As I peddled furiously behind her, I enjoyed the sunrise over the lake and dreamt about my old, grey road bike that I road in college. <i>Ah, the good ole' days. </i><br />
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Thankful my next adventure didn't involve "Big Red"! Yesterday, I got to go to a new donut shop in town and to the farm with my friend and her five kids. The new shop in town, Susie Q'S Donuts, has the freshest and most delicious donuts that I have ever had (Yum!). Then we went to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/renker-farms-lakeport" target="_blank">Renker Farms</a> and ran through the corn maze (my first time). At Renker Farms they have a year round farm stand and I was so happy to get some local honey and fresh fruit.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-35178915986828300712013-10-18T11:16:00.002-07:002013-11-04T11:05:03.476-08:00Retreat Weekend<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>oday I am leaving on a women's retreat with a church that I have only gone to twice. To say that I am nervous is a huge understatement. I do not know who I will be carpooling with, rooming with, or if I will make any friends at all. And, I have to do this all on my own without Emad <i>(yikes!).</i> This is the first thing that I have done by myself without Emad since moving here (besides grocery shopping, etc.). I hope that I meet some nice people! Wish me luck!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>n a side note, below is my favorite painting from this week.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>nd lastly, I was rummaging through boxes this week and found these fun pictures on a cd. This trip was almost three years ago with my dad and sister (Jane). We went cross country skiing for three days at Rock Creek (near Mammoth). Enjoy the random pictures! </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-89982251399340128322013-10-15T11:37:00.003-07:002013-11-04T11:05:35.332-08:00Everyday is Laundry Day<span style="font-size: x-large;">L</span>ast Tuesday I blogged about <a href="http://theeliasadventures.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-is-here.html" target="_blank">my new laundry method</a>. Well, I am happy to say that today I finally received my <a href="http://beprepared.com/mobile-washer-hand-operated-washing-machine.html" style="color: #4d469c;" target="_blank">mobile washer</a> which has helped enormously in the washing of clothes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">N</span>o longer do I have to roll my pants up and stomp on the clothes, now I can stand safely <b>outside</b> of the tub while washing the clothes. Hurray!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>hen I first started doing laundry with this method I didn't have a system so laundry would pile up pretty quickly. I soon realized that in order to stay caught up on the laundry I have to do at least 1 to 2 loads a day (which is pretty hard considering that I have limited space to hang the clothes to drip dry for 24 hours). My new system is this,<br />
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<li>Put about 10 articles of clothing in bucket with warm water and detergent </li>
<li>Soak for 10 minutes</li>
<li>Plunge (or stomp on) clothes for 2 to 3 minutes</li>
<li>Empty water</li>
<li>Fill bucket with cold water</li>
<li>Plunge for 2 to 3 minutes</li>
<li>Repeat steps 3 & 5</li>
<li>Empty water</li>
<li>Wring out clothes</li>
<li>Hang first load on shower rod (with towel underneath)</li>
<li>A couple hours later I move load 1 to the guest room to be hung in the closet with a fan on them and window open. </li>
<li>Then I start load 2.</li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>his process takes all day, so I am happy that I do not have anything else to do and <i>LOVE</i> to do laundry! ;)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>his week I worked on a couple crafts; some for the house and some for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EliasArtandDesign" target="_blank">shop</a>. In the picture above, I did the "LOVE" painting above our bed and the "E" pillow. It has been a fun challenge to do crafts without any supplies! There are no craft stores in town, so I have been going to thrift stores to get all my supplies. I just learned yesterday that there is a Michael's 30 minutes away in Ukiah, so I will be going there next week. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>y favorite part of staying home has been planning and cooking wonderful meals! When I was working full time it was hard to justify cooking a meal that would take over 30 minutes because then I was in the kitchen all night instead of spending time with Emad. Now that I have all day to think about and prep meals I have been having a lot of fun cooking! Here is this week's menu:</div>
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<b>Monday</b>: Thai Chicken Pasta</div>
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<b>Tuesday</b>: Portobello Burgundy Beef</div>
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<b>Wednesday</b>: Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce and Risotto with Asparagus</div>
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<b>Thursday</b>: Chicken Curry with Cashews and Couscous</div>
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<b>Friday</b>: Leftovers! </div>
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<i>(I can send you the recipes for any of these if you like!)</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">L</span>astly, here are some <b><i>RANDOM</i></b> photos of things that I miss from Southern CA. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(I just synched my phone and found them...)</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh my goodness, I <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">LOVE</span></i></b> this little face!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Again, the cutest little baby ever! And, my doggy.</td></tr>
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And, here is a closer look at our messy little mantle.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dad found this HUGE perfect acorn on a walk while he was here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(1) The Sign says, "The Elias' Est. 2013" (from the OC Fair). (2) The wreath is homemade from thrifted items. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the color on this little pumpkin. The leaves are from Dollar Tree.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(1) Picture from our wedding. (2) Book of short Stories. (3) Apple Pumpkin Candle that smells JUST like Fall.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">At</span> the end of my last blog post I mentioned that I have been doing laundry in the tub. We have laundry hook ups here in our house, but we are saving up to actually buy the washer and drier. I was going to a laundromat in town every couple of days but it just wasn't worth the cost. <b><span style="font-size: large;">Each small load in the washer cost $2.50!</span></b> I was so outraged at the cost that I would just bring the clothes home and hang them up to dry. On my last trip to the laundromat there was a man obviously on drugs (or not all there mentally) throwing boxes around and yelling at everyone. I am scared that someone will steal my clothes, so I always sit inside (so I got yelled at). After this experience I told Emad that I am no longer going back. So I did some <a href="http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/02/living-without-electricity-washing-clothes-by-hand/" target="_blank">research online</a> and learned that you can do laundry at home for a fraction of the cost and much more better for the environment. I am waiting to receive my <a href="http://beprepared.com/mobile-washer-hand-operated-washing-machine.html" target="_blank">mobile washer </a>(basically a plunger), but in the meantime I have been stomping on my clothes to get them clean.</div>
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<i>Warning: </i>Washing clothes by hand (or feet) is a very good workout, and should only be attempted by those willing to haul around a <i>super</i> heavy bucket full of clothes and water! </h4>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">In </span>other news, my desk area is becoming much more homey!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Next </span>time I will show you all the arts and crafts I have been doing lately. </div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-29876439378457994702013-10-07T08:54:00.002-07:002013-11-04T11:09:09.142-08:00There is a first time for everything.This weekend was a success! We went to a festival, found a church, and Emad got to watch <i><b>HOURS</b></i> of football. On Saturday we went to the annual Oktoberfest in town. It was very fun! We watched a "German" band, cheered for <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">dachshund</span></span> races, and drank beer. What more could one ask for? Here are some videos to show how much fun it was...<br />
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We were also super happy to find a church that we like, so hopefully we will meet some new people soon. I am starting to really miss "home", so hopefully we can meet some people soon and this can start feeling like home.<br />
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On a final side note, here are a couple of "firsts" since moving to Lakeport:<br />
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1. I bought my first pair of jeans from Walmart.<br />
2. I had to get special insurance for helicopter rides to the hospital (Out of pocket = $50-60,000 or Insurance = $100 a year).<br />
3. Waiting for wild turkeys to cross the road.<br />
4. Doing laundry in the tub because the Laundromat is too scary.<br />
5. <i>(To Be Continued)</i><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-63461131739562151162013-10-04T08:26:00.000-07:002013-11-04T11:10:02.243-08:00Arts & Crafts FridayThese days at the Elias house have been pretty quiet. After making Emad's breakfast, packing his lunch, and sending him off to work, I have the rest of the day to do with as I wish. My sister joked with me before I left that I would be working soon because I can't sit still for long. What a true statement that is! Instead of joining the rest of the world looking for a part time job that I don't really enjoy, Emad encouraged me to see if I could sell my art. So, I have been slowly stockpiling arts and crafts, opening an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EliasArtandDesign" target="_blank">Etsy store</a>, and dreaming of the future when I can create art that people want to buy. Here is a sneak peak at what I have been doing this week,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paintings for sale on<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EliasArtandDesign" target="_blank"> Etsy</a>!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All my stuff I've made this week!</td></tr>
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Hopefully next Friday I will have even more fun stuff to share with you!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-12531247517880019202013-10-01T16:25:00.000-07:002013-11-04T11:10:29.709-08:00Our Messy Little House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Many of you have asked for pictures of the house. So, despite the messiness due to unpacking and crafting, here are some house pictures.</div>
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The Front</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to our new home!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEV2Lli0Pu2tFFGaE2DCh7_5Pn2Q-_Yql6PXU2gWWXU9xYcNeWFvvcEZVZGvcMt7gOOL8AjWtXTAGAXM8BrYM1OPjzkvJoWtoTfOljNFBiZM6RKi1cH0ohWYFcTh9U2ibZ6lpg2rizCAR/s1600/IMG_0934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEV2Lli0Pu2tFFGaE2DCh7_5Pn2Q-_Yql6PXU2gWWXU9xYcNeWFvvcEZVZGvcMt7gOOL8AjWtXTAGAXM8BrYM1OPjzkvJoWtoTfOljNFBiZM6RKi1cH0ohWYFcTh9U2ibZ6lpg2rizCAR/s640/IMG_0934.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our front patio is one of my favorite places! <i><b>(Note: No adjoining walls!)</b></i></td></tr>
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The Living Room</h2>
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The Kitchen/Dining Room</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love all the light in the dinning room. It is my favorite place to craft in the afternoon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Please excuse the Dinner mess on the counters! (Can you guess what I'm making?)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to put stools at the counter top (and get rid of the boxes)!</td></tr>
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The Guest Room/Office</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little ikea desk fits in a perfect little corner!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No bed yet...but eventually this will be the guest room!</td></tr>
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Master Room</h2>
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Garage and Patios!</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We have a garage!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, my car and bikes fit in it!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front patio so far...Someday there will be a BIG table out here. Also, very<br />
happy that my lime tree survived the journey!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back patio isn't much to look at...</td></tr>
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I hope that you have enjoyed the Elias family house tour!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-46534493301199098802013-10-01T15:02:00.001-07:002013-10-01T15:12:28.694-07:00Welcome to Lakeport<div dir="ltr">
First, before I talk about the move, I must take a moment to thank all of our friends and family members who helped make this move possible. Without help packing, driving, and unpacking the Uhaul this move would have been impossible. We have been so blessed this past week.</div>
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On Tuesday we spent 8 hours packing the truck! Living on the top floor of a four story building with a VERY slow elevator does not make for easy packing. But, we had help throughout the day and could not have done it without everyone pitching in. <i>(</i><i>Again</i><i>, </i><i>thank</i><i> </i><i>you</i><i>!)</i> That night we stayed at my folks house, and the next day my dad left at 5 AM with the truck. The rest of us (Emad, Mom, Dakota, and Sergio) followed him a couple of hours later. After 8 hours of driving, we stopped for the night in Sacramento. Midday on Thursday we arrived in Lakeport. </div>
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Thursday and Friday were a whirlwind on excitement. We unpacked the Uhaul in just over an hour, went to Walmart, fixed up the house, thrift shopped, and many more things. Having the family here for the first couple of days was so wonderful! </div>
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Now with everyone gone the house is quiet and life is slow. On Saturday we went into town to see the <a href="http://www.clearlakesplashin.com/" target="_blank">annual seaplane festival</a>. It was fun to see how many people came to look at the planes, watch them take off and land, and cheered them on in their water bottle dropping competition. While there I overheard a woman talking about a fire and pointing at a column of smoke rising from behind a hill. </div>
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After getting home I googled it and found out that a <a href="http://www.lakeconews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33278:highland-fire-fully-contained&catid=1:latest&Itemid=197" target="_blank">wildfire</a> had started while we were at the festival. Thankfully it is not too close and would have to become massive in order to really effect us. As of today, the fire is 100% contained on 98 acres! <i>Hurray</i>!</div>
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In the midst of the excitement of festivals and fires, we are settling into a routine. I will blog more about the house as soon as some more boxes are unpacked. Stay tuned!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-91096852854645372322013-09-24T07:13:00.001-07:002013-09-24T07:13:28.804-07:00A Quiet Week<p dir="ltr">We had goals to go visit all of our favorite places before we left. We wanted to go to Jerry's for breakfast burritos, have a day at the beach, maybe even a night in downtown. We had plans until Emad got sick. Instead of breakfast at Jerry's we had leftover Bouttoni Pizza. Rather than a day at the beach, we spent the week on our couches. And, instead of an evening in downtown, we enjoyed an evening in Urgent Care. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We are not sure what Emad had. It may have been the flu, or stress, or some weird virus. We will never know. But, thankfully after a week of being sick he is finally feeling better. His mystery illness went away just in time because <b><i>today</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i>is</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i>moving</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i>day</i></b><b><i>. </i></b></p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-22840331011077682952013-09-15T22:42:00.001-07:002013-09-16T18:48:36.115-07:00Saying Farewell<p dir="ltr">We are counting down the days until we leave, but as it gets closer it becomes more elusive. I can not believe that in one week we will be packing up all of our possessions in a Uhaul and moving far, far away. This next week will be spent with family, running errands, and celebrating with friends. I am hoping to stay busy enough to not think much about the move. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I am not good at saying goodbye or staying in touch. I blame this on the fact that as a child there were kids coming in and out of our house all the time. After they left, we would never hear from them again and this became normal to me. </p>
<p dir="ltr">So, I apologize in advance if I do not send out an Elias family Christmas card, become pen pals <u>with</u> all 157 of my Facebook friends, or drive 10 hours back for your camping trip, birthday party, or bar mitzvah. As much as I wish to do all of these things, I am hesitant to promise anything. But, I am married to "Mr. Spontaneity", so do not be too surprised if we show up to your camping trip, birthday party or bar mitzvah. As my husband told me recently, "We have to take opportunities when they come up instead of putting them off, because if we don't do it now we'll <b>never</b> do it".</p>
<p dir="ltr"><i><b>Side</b></i><i><b> </b></i><i><b>Note</b></i><i><b>: </b></i><i>His</i><i> above reasoning was </i><i>to</i><i> convince </i><i>me</i><i> </i><i>to</i><i> </i><i>go</i><i> </i><i>to</i><i> </i><i>Universal</i><i> </i><i>Studios</i><i> </i><i>before</i><i> </i><i>we</i><i> </i><i>left</i><i> (</i><i>which</i><i> </i><i>is</i><i> </i><i>not</i><i> </i><i>very</i><i> </i><i>spontaneous</i><i>). </i><i>I</i><i> </i><i>told</i><i> </i><i>him</i><i> </i><i>that</i><i> </i><i>is</i><i> </i><i>something</i><i> </i><i>that</i><i> </i><i>we</i><i> </i><i>we</i><i> </i><i>can</i><i> </i><i>do</i><i> </i><i>anytime</i><i>; </i><i>but</i><i> </i><i>he</i><i> </i><i>won</i><i>, </i><i>we</i><i> </i><i>went</i><i>, </i><i>and</i><i> </i><i>it</i><i> </i><i>was</i><i> </i><i>fun</i><i>.</i></p>
<p dir="ltr">So as we continue to say farewell to all of our friends and family, we look forward to your surprised faces when we show up unannounced at your camping trip, birthday party, or even to a stranger's bar mitzvah. Who knows what "Mr. Spontaneity" will think that we <i>have</i> <i>to</i> do next!?!</p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326987868157891927.post-62117491908245717382013-09-13T13:53:00.000-07:002013-09-13T13:54:09.370-07:00Packing Gets Old<br />
This morning has consisted of homemade donuts, coffee, Ray Charles' Pandora station, and <i><b>packing</b></i>. Right when I think that I am getting a handle on it and have almost packed up everything, I realize that all my books are still on the bookshelf, or dishes are all still in the cupboards, etc. Even though I have a week and a half until we leave, I am determined to not save packing the dishes, books, and clothes until midnight the night before the move. Poor Emad! The only place left that is not surrounded by boxes is the bedroom, so he has holed up in there to watch videos and "<i>relax</i>" (a.k.a. stay away from the ever growing tornado of boxes).<br />
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I am so excited to be moving into a bigger place. Our one bedroom apartment is the perfect size for two people, but not enough to have guests stay the night, or an office, or a craft room. In our new two bedroom condo, we will have <i style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">an extra bedroom! </i>I can not even express how excited I am about this. This is the first time that I have ever had an extra bedroom! Oh the possibilities! I am planning on turning it into a guest bedroom/office. Here are some of my inspiration pictures for this new room:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The road to Lakeport<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The road reminds of the So. Cal. mountain roads.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At Jellystone Campground there were random chickens running through the campsites.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our trusty ride for the journey.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset in Lake County<br />
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Below are some of the homes we looked at. But, we didn't get any of these. :)</td></tr>
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