Crashing-in in Lodi

Mike & Cindy's new digs
Ken teaching Cindy his finer rose growing points
Helen standing inside a fallen tree trunk
Sequoia's

Helen and I made a last minute decision and spent a three day weekend in the Stockton/Lodi area. Taking advantage of the fact Cindy never tells me no, we followed the Cal State Fullerton baseball team to Pacific University for their last road trip of the year (until post season - where it looks like we may have to hit the road for NCAA regionals for the first time in a while). I was proud of myself for actually making it to a game this time up to Lodi!

Mike & Cindy are eligible for the Excellence in Accommodation award for hosting family over the week end as they are preparing to move. We got to see thier new place and really like it! Their place has a great lay-out with special features that will be favorites of the gran-chillin.

We made a complete day out of the return trip and drove into Kings Canyou Nat'l Park. This park has long been overshadowed by Yosemite but is just as rewarding/unique. Went to see the 3rd largest tree in the world (General Grant Tree) and took a short cut on Hwy 245 al the way to Visalia that took us through mountains, chapparal, ranch land, orchards and some great vistas.

Again, thanks Mike and Cindy (house warming gift now assured)