Monday, August 20, 2007

Strict Parking Policy

Placerville's parking laws are not only very specific, they anticipate the unexpected. With this special parking area, you would think we would see more koalas roaming the streets - driving, car-owning koalas that is.




The explanation: A restaurant called Koala Sushi and Burgers used to be open across the street. They are now out of business.

Saturday, August 18, 2007

An Evening at Boeger Winery - August 2007

Good snacks, good wine and good people - another nice evening at Boeger Winery . Our friend Cheryl joined us for a relaxing evening and Ali and Ross were able to meet up with us as well. This is a very popular event and we snagged the last good table.

Bud and Ross wisely wore wine-colored shirts; something they've learned from experience.


There were lots of families with well-behaved kids. We were the only ones that couldn't control our kids.

Wrestling and screaming broke out.

At least kids this age tire out easily.


A young local artist, Sarah Gautchi, was the evening's entertainment. We have seen her a few times at other events. She is only 18 years old and has been doing this for a couple of years and doing it well!

Moab, UT Trip 2003

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