Monday, March 30, 2015

Smart vs Aggressive....

For all my firefighter friends - THINK!!  What will happen to this house when the fire is out?  They will scrape it away.  WHY?  Why would we risk so much - a person's life - for a house that will get scraped away?  This guy is really burnt - over 40% of his body with 3rd degree burns.  I hope he recovers.
Check out the video.

Venting a Roof the Hard Way!


Thursday, March 26, 2015

Spring!

Always first-blooming, the beautiful pasque flower!


Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Pick up the Poop!

Nice video showing the ugly pile problem......Scoop the Poop!
Cache Creek Trail

Saturday, February 28, 2015

We Love Hummus!

If you do too, there is a receipe at the end of this post. I will give you a teaser picture, some pictures from our New York trip, then the dip!



Hummus
Cook 1 1/2c dried chick peas after soaking overnight
In Cuisanart, mince 6garlic cloves
2 t cumin
1/2 t cayenne
1/2 t salt
Then add 1/2 c roasted red peppers, zip
Then add 2 c cooked chick peas
1/2 c tahini
Juice of one lemon
1/2 c good virgin Olive oil
Zip until creamy adding more oil if needed
























Sunday, February 22, 2015

Family

Trumbowers. L-R front Michael, Janet, Steven, Scott.  Back Row, Kathy, Taylor, Victoria, Stephanie, Michael, Hillary
Steven and Taylor
Scott, Janet and Hillary
Victoria and Betsy (Smilin Sisters!)


Janet and Paulette
Aunt Anna Mae & Andrew
Michael and Hillary
Stephanie and Hillary
Selfie! Hillary, Angela, & Michael 
Zeek!
We loved you and will miss you, Earl!











Saturday, February 7, 2015

Monday, February 2, 2015

With Great Sadness

Friends: It is with great sadness that I share the sad news that Michael's dad, Earl, passed away this afternoon. Earl was a great husband to his wife, Janet, and a wonderful father for his boys; Michael, Scott, and Steven. Many called him Friend. He had a way to make us in-laws feel very loved and a part of the family. Michael has told me so many stories of his dad taking them hunting and teaching them about the outdoors. Earl was a great dad for his boys. I suppose one is never prepared to lose a loved one and today's news is no exception. Our hearts are sad and we wish we could be there to hold each other and cry together.

The Results are In

The results of the MRI show a ruptured disc. Knowledge is the start to a solution!

Monday, January 26, 2015

Nothing

Nothing. I've got nothing for you. Things are difficult with Mikes bad back. Stay tuned for something more positive.

Monday, January 19, 2015

A New Week Ahead!

Michael is off to PT. He seems to be slowly, every so slowly, improving. Standing is still very painful. Yesterday was a really lousy day with significant rain fall to make our driveway an ice skating rink after the 26 degree morning temperature. Thankfully, we have a neighbor with a sand truck and the ability to throw down some sand. Last night's amazing dinner was followed by Mahler's 5 and the remaining Jordan Chardonnay wine. Good food, good wine, good music!! The following pictures are from a lovely old wagon discovered parked next to the Hoback Market. It's been there for years - I just never "saw" it! Have a great week!