Heading to CA for thanksgiving!

Ronni

Ronni

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Actually we’re heading there so that my son Corey can get Ron to help him work on some issues with his house that have surfaced in the past year since he spent a small fortune having it completely renovated. He added about 1500 square feet and a gorgeous pool! He really needs Ron’s expertise and I think I’m just along because I’m the wife and the Mom and no one wants to offend me! 😂😂

Just kidding lol. (Mostly anyway! 😉) we leave next Tuesday and will be there through the 3rd December. We will also be ther for my sweet granddaughter Josie’s birthday so we’ll celebrate that too. I think we’re going to Disneyland for the birthday celebration because that’s what’s Josie wants to do.

We will wrap up with a couple days in Solvang? Any off you heard of it? For those who haven’t it’s a city in southern California's Santa Ynez Valley. It's known for its Danish-style architecture and many wineries. The Elverhøj Museum of History & Art explores the city's Danish heritage through personal stories and photographs. The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum exhibits dozens of classic American, Japanese and European motorbikes. The Old Mission Santa Inés is an early-1800s Franciscan church.

It’s stunning and though it’s a tourist attraction it doesn’t feel commercial at all though it’s been 40 years since I’ve been so that may have changed. Ron never has! Gonna be a busy, fun trip!
 

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Ronni said:
Actually we’re heading there so that my son Corey can get Ron to help him work on some issues with his house that have surfaced in the past year since he spent a small fortune having it completely renovated. He added about 1500 square feet and a gorgeous pool! He really needs Ron’s expertise and I think I’m just along because I’m the wife and the Mom and no one wants to offend me! 😂😂

Just kidding lol. (Mostly anyway! 😉) we leave next Tuesday and will be there through the 3rd December. We will also be ther for my sweet granddaughter Josie’s birthday so we’ll celebrate that too. I think we’re going to Disneyland for the birthday celebration because that’s what’s Josie wants to do.

We will wrap up with a couple days in Solvang? Any off you heard of it? For those who haven’t it’s a city in southern California's Santa Ynez Valley. It's known for its Danish-style architecture and many wineries. The Elverhøj Museum of History & Art explores the city's Danish heritage through personal stories and photographs. The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum exhibits dozens of classic American, Japanese and European motorbikes. The Old Mission Santa Inés is an early-1800s Franciscan church.

It’s stunning and though it’s a tourist attraction it doesn’t feel commercial at all though it’s been 40 years since I’ve been so that may have changed. Ron never has! Gonna be a busy, fun trip!
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Sounds like fun, @Ronni Safe travels!
 
I haven`t been to Solvang since I was 16-and don`t remember much beyond Pea Soup Andersen`s lol. Now I`m asking myself why we never stopped on our many drives down to Disneyland? Guess the kids wouldn`t let us lol.

We are heading to California for Thanksgiving too-although I just drove down there and back by myself last weekend. Had to pick up my dog. So now she gets to make another 10 hour trip back down there,poor girl. We had planned on just staying home for Thanksgiving,but I talked to my brother on the phone yesterday and I need to go see him. His memory is failing fast-most likely because he has been very sick with a urinary blockage. I`m afraid if I don`t go see him now,he won`t remember me when I do. He was having trouble remembering that my niece is his daughter and he lives with her now. Couldn`t remember her husband`s name and he is with him all day,every day. So off to California we go.
 
Ronni said:
Actually we’re heading there so that my son Corey can get Ron to help him work on some issues with his house that have surfaced in the past year since he spent a small fortune having it completely renovated. He added about 1500 square feet and a gorgeous pool! He really needs Ron’s expertise and I think I’m just along because I’m the wife and the Mom and no one wants to offend me! 😂😂

Just kidding lol. (Mostly anyway! 😉) we leave next Tuesday and will be there through the 3rd December. We will also be ther for my sweet granddaughter Josie’s birthday so we’ll celebrate that too. I think we’re going to Disneyland for the birthday celebration because that’s what’s Josie wants to do.

We will wrap up with a couple days in Solvang? Any off you heard of it? For those who haven’t it’s a city in southern California's Santa Ynez Valley. It's known for its Danish-style architecture and many wineries. The Elverhøj Museum of History & Art explores the city's Danish heritage through personal stories and photographs. The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum exhibits dozens of classic American, Japanese and European motorbikes. The Old Mission Santa Inés is an early-1800s Franciscan church.

It’s stunning and though it’s a tourist attraction it doesn’t feel commercial at all though it’s been 40 years since I’ve been so that may have changed. Ron never has! Gonna be a busy, fun trip!
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Have a safe trip Ronni, sounds like fun!
 
I am glad you can enjoy a break , @Ronni Enjoy it!

I hope your trip and visit go as well as possible, @Mrs. Robinson
That is very difficult and sad, but it's very good that you are able to go there, and soon.
 
Thanksgiving trip prep.

Question: Why is Ron’s suitcase so much more empty than mine.

Answer: Because I overpack and he underpacks!

I always take twice as much stuff as I need and don’t use but half of it. He always takes less, but then needs laundry done halfway through our trip. 🤷‍♀️😖😂😍

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We’re home! It was a wonderful trip, but man!! It sure is nice to be back.

I always take lots of pictures, but taking a picture of all the grands together on their stairs has become a tradition every time I'm there.
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