I took my dad to lunch at a eatery in PA that's been around since 1923 - Peninsula Creamery. Unfortunatly I forgot my camera, but my father and I sat on red leather stools at the counter and watched an employee do nothing but make milkshakes... one of the Creamery's signature items. It was jam packed. My father remarked that he remembered coming here in 1937 as a freshman at Stanford. "Things look the same," he said, "except for the prices." After lunch I worked in the vegetable garden in 60 plus weather, weeding , ripping out bok choy and planting peas. Also watered the 4 rhubarb plants that I put in last week. After walking the dog at 4:30 I went to Rinconada and had a quick swim. The weather is incredible!!! Weatherman says it should be in the mid 60's all week. Yeah for NO SNOW!
The first state capitol of California, yes... in Benecia
interesting statue.... Benicia Marina in the backround
How can I look so good in one picture and so frumpy in the next??? 
I suspect that no one will get this right.... I had a hard time believing it myself.... I convinced him to put the folded yellow blanket on the floor when he knelt.
first try.. tulip magnolia.... watch for further efforts... 
first try... bunny... for Evelyn...
My mother said that Washington DC is expecting 36 inches of snow!! Here, as you can tell by the photos, spring is right around the corner. Because of the Oriental Brush Painting class I'm in I've become more aware of what's blooming and carry my camera with me as I walk Bingo. The gorgeous pink flowers are either magnolia or tulip tree... they are spectacular.... 
