Shari and Loren's

March 27th

We left Thousand Oaks campground around 10 a.m. Ginger and Tom were headed  for Red Bluff. Shari and Loren live in Aqua Dulce about 15 miles from the Acton where the campground is. We arrived, set up our MH, then promptly left with Shari and Loren to go to their son Nick's baseball game. Nick broke his arm a couple months ago so he was a pinch hitter. He is usually the teams pitcher. Nick's team won 18 to 2.

After we got back from Nick's game, Shari and Loren took us out to a neat restaurant. It was an old railroad station. Here's a picture of Larry outside the restaurant. The meal was great and we got a chance to know Nick and Jason a little better. The last time we'd seen them was in Northville (2006)

Sunday morning we had coffee on their patio before going to church

                               They have a beautiful home. They've done a great job decorating it

We liked their church. Excellent message and friendly people

After church they took us out for breakfast. "Sweetwater" Cafe. There was an antique store next door where we looked around at some of the "goodies" which were outside. The name of their town is Aqua Dulce which means Sweetwater.

On the way home Loren drove us up the mountain behind their house, in his 4 wheel drive truck. It was a dirt, bumpy road. Nick and Jason ride their dirt bikes on it. On top we could see their house and the valley they live in. Made me weak in the knees up there!

Sunday afternoon was very relaxing. Here's Joel and Larry chatting, probably about cars. Later in the afternoon, Shari's parents arrived, as did Joel, Nancie, Christine and C's boyfriend, Bonnie (friend of Shari's) and her son, They had a nice bbq of steak, fish, salad, grilled scallops, potato casserole, crackers/cheese etc. We played farkle with Shari's parents, Nick and Joel.

Loren grilling the fish and scallops.

Note the nice bbq and bar

They have a beautiful backyard with a pool, patio, hot tub, fire pit , a table with umbrella and lots of comfortable chairs to relax in. We had a great time and enjoyed all the scrumpuous food.

Nick, Jason and friend playing pool

Have any idea what they are watching, listening too?
They didn't know what to expect from the guest performer.

Yup, Uncle Josh was asked to tell his stories.
Not sure what the kids thought of him, but they seemed to enjoy him.

We enjoyed our stay at Shari and Loren's. They treated us like royalty. We are thankful for
having such nice relatives. We were also impressed with Nate, Jason and Christine. Nice kids.