Really long number

Don't call me, I'll call you - on my Israeli cell phone. No American charger included, but the note did promise it was fully charged and would work when I arrived. One can always email...

Manicure time out

Weekend at Warner Springs - time to reconnect.

No Vuvuzuelas here

No need for fancy uniforms, referees making questionable calls, or bothersome rules and regulations -not with this world class team of soccer players. Hannah and Ann Caroline wanted to kick the soccer ball with the boys, and after dinner their wish came true. Wine drinking cheerleaders and secret weapon players Alan and Meecy helped the game along and in the end, we all forgot about America's earlier loss in the World Cup.

Warner Springs 2010

Our yearly pilgrimage to Warner's - it takes months to agree on just the right weekend, and iron out the reservations (thanks Rhonda). Once there, the familiar smell of sulphur and the warm sun on our back erases the world away. No tv and limited cell coverage makes us all focus on each other. We eat as a community, watch our kids reconnect and relish our long time relationships with good friends. I hate when the weekend is over.

Deep Fried Goodness

Nothing says clogged arteries like a trip to the Del Mar Fair. Deep fried Twinkies, Klondike bars, Pop Tarts and butter pretty much sum up the experience. Note the sign above that says "Agri Fair". Where are deep fried S'Mores grown?

Janet and Drew

We had a lovely dinner at Iris with our good friends, Drew and Janet. Lee went to college with Drew and they have stayed friends since. They recently moved to Washington and we plan a trip to visit their new place when I get home from Israel.

Definitely not Alabama

I find it amusing that I live off Birmingham Drive...and I went to high school in Birmingham, AL. Hmmm...