Monday, January 30, 2012

In Petaluma again

Hello, all.

Please excuse my long silence.

As you may recall, there was a broken seal in a back window of the RV when we purchased it in Oregon.  Because it is under warranty we decided to have it replaced.  The window has finally arrived at an RV service/dealership in Dublin, southeast of Petaluma and directly south of Walnut Creek, in the SF Bay Area. 

Lee and I decided to have the work done here so that we and "the boys" (aka, the birds) can stay at my sister's while the work is being done.  It will take at least a couple of days because of some other minor problems that need to be addressed while the RV is in the shop.

So, Lee and I have been essentially hanging out, not venturing far from Petaluma, for the last several days.  We have been exploring the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, and no, we have not been on a drinking binge.  We are not big drinkers, so have not visited any wineries while here.  But we have been enjoying the gently rolling hills, green now because of rain last weekend, and walking through small towns, sampling meals at small, but very good, restaurants. 

The weather, by the way, has been beautiful.  As in most of the country, it has been a much warmer winter than usual.  We have enjoyed sunshine and temperatures in the 50's and 60's every day. 

I have been remiss in not taking any photos, and have nothing to show of our wanderings.  Hence, the lack of posts.  I suppose the reason might be that I know the area too well, so lack the initial excitement of one to whom the scenery is all fresh and new.

That's it for now.  It may be another week before you hear from me again.  Not to worry, all is well.