Julie's California Blog - Day 27

Julie's California Blog - Day 27, Friday, April 26, 2013

This is the kind of day that could make me want to stay in California. It's sunny and warm and I know I heard the beach calling my name. (Yikes, I'm starting to sound like Green Flash Pat.) But first, it's time for Squeaker and Scruffy to have a day of pampering. I so enjoyed my day yesterday, that I'm taking them to the groomer to be bathed. They are not-so-fresh smelling. Unfortunately, they are not as excited as I was but considering their impending doom, they walked happily down The Strand to the groomer. Remember, Scruffy does NOT like water. When we arrived at Bow Wow Grooming, Scruffy grabbed every bar on the cage to keep from going inside. Oh the look he gave me when he was finally safely inside the cage awaiting his bath. Ouch! Well, sorry, kids. 
After I delivered the dogs to the groomer I set off to Manhattan Beach for breakfast at Uncle Bills. The place was packed. Doesn't ANYBODY in this state work? I'll answer that. NO! They are all at Uncle Bills or on the 405. Most of them are collecting their pensions - 80% of their pay from government jobs. No wonder this state is going broke. Ok, I'll step off the soap box and tell you that I enjoyed my breakfast and walked back to the condo to collect my beach chair, umbrella and a good book. I spent rest of the day relaxing on the beach reading a book. I can't remember the last time I sat down with a good book. It was wonderful. 


Later in the afternoon, I picked up the dogs at Bow Wow and stopped at Ralph's to stock up on junk food for Jeff and his friends who are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. As the sun began to set, the neighbors and I gathered to enjoy the view. 




I turned in early to watch a movie and get some sleep, when suddenly, my front door opened and the party began with Jeff and several of his friends. Life is good!!