Growing Pains

We did it! We moved to Vista, California and after 4 weeks of almost continuous effort, set up an office in Carlsbad. You know, we did this same thing almost 35 years ago in Oxnard, but it seemed a lot easier. I don't know if we've just forgotten or what, but what with all the hardware and software of technology, it sure has gotten more complicated. Thank goodness Jess is at hand to route our phone lines and DSL and gut our old computers and install operating systems, hubs and modems. I told Grover that most of these words are not actually part of my vocabulary. I can say them, and spell them, but defining them isn't happening.

Our offices are lovely, with lots of windows and light. I love having a desk of my own again. Yesterday I relearned the merge process so I can send out advertising mailings. It took me about 2 hours to set it up, but I had 142 documents done 10 minutes later. I love the shortcuts!

The weather is in the 60s every day, except when it's raining...which surprisingly, has happened a lot. Just about every weekend. But most days are sunny and spring like, and the birds are chirping. Some days I feel like I am on a vacation, the surroundings are so pleasant. I like the San Diego area a lot. I feel like it's big city but still accessible with all the advantages of a beach community feel. Large and small at the same time. Busy and laid back too.

Every day we get up at 4 a.m. and hit the gym. We work out and I swim for 20 minutes and then we drive 8 miles to our office. Often we stop along the way at Mike's Bagels and get a hot, toasted bagel with cream cheese. We get to work at 6:30 and every day we intend to leave at 3 p.m., but often it's closer to 5.

In the last 4 weeks we've been to Rachel's house 5 times. Her house is like a hub. It's midway between us and everyone else, so we meet there. Hayden told me it's lucky they are in the middle. Last week we drove to Martha's and Grover helped her fix her car. She fed us hot waffles and scrambled eggs. After breakfast we sat outside in the lovely sunshine on cinder blocks in the street and got greasy. Her brakes sound much better now. We've seen Will a lot too...and Richard has come down every weekend to help us get the things we need for the office. Of course, we see Jess and Erin every day, since we are staying with them. Monday Will is going to go get Fallon for a 3 week visit. They will be staying with Rach. So, more trips for us to Huntington Beach. Last night we watched Jess' kids while they went out. Grover put on his favorite kids' movie: Flight of the Navigator and Gabe and I fell asleep. It worked out great.

well, that's the update. We are well. We've got to go out and drum up some business now. Our new work phone numbers are: 760.431-8732 and 760.431-8378. You can call us there anytime, we are there all day Monday through Friday.