Happy Veteran's Day,

I attended a Veteran's Day Memorial in Santa Clarita, California and then headed over to visit with mom.  I tried very hard to get mom to sit on the motorcycle for a photo op, without success.  The seat is as low as it can basically get but she did not want to put her leg over.   For those of you who don't know; Jeannette and I are going to take up biking for awhile (at least).   In a twist of irony, we purchased this 2000 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic from a Gentleman (He was a founding partner with Cheesecake Factory) who bought it for his wife.  His wife was diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease a few years later and the man put the bike in his showroom at home where it has sat ever since.  The bike had 3,600 original miles. 

Mom wanted me to send a shout out to all members of the Military, past and present.  She always makes a point of telling a fellow guest, on every visit, that her son was a Marine.  Aegis had a little ceremony for a handful of vets who are her fellow guests.  We walked around the block and spoke with Jim via the cell.   The weather today in Southern California was beautiful but breezy (check the flags above) and very chilly if not in the sun.

Be well,

Bill and Jim

Hello to all and Happy  Belated Halloween,

Mom and I enjoyed a simple walk around the neighborhood with Chester.   Chester always enjoys walking with mom as you can see by the picture above.  We had a hot one today, November 4th, at roughly 85 degrees.  Felt more like 90.  Chester brought out big smiles with some of mom's neighbors during an educational class being given when mom and I returned from our walk.  Many of the residents were mellow enough so that Chesty would let them pet him.  He is very, very uneasy with strangers.  Too bad, because if he could relax he could enjoy their company.  Dogs have a way of making people feel good. 
Mom read to me a recently received postcard from Margaret and Jerry from Hawaii.  Also, mom was very excited to hear that the San Francisco Giants are World Champions once again.  Are we getting spoiled?  I would love to see more Championships but I am not done enjoying this one.  Unbelievable no quit attitude by the Giants this year.  It got me thinking that there is no quit in Jim and my's wonderful mother Kathy.  She has no quit in her.  Love you mom.  Thanks for all you did for Jim and I. 

I can't believe it is November.  Christmas and 2013 are right around the corner.  What a year!!!