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I've been so busy working I haven't updated my blog. Mike's job keeps him very busy, but we are thankful he has a job! He is enjoying the position, so I guess we will be here as long as they want to keep him. Personally, I think he is doing an excellent job, from where I sit, handling all the responsibility.

Back in January, we headed to Big Bear Lake. At the top of the mountain is the most beautiful lake, which was partially frozen and Big Bear Summit Ski Resort. We decided to try our hands at skiing; a first for both. Mike will be competing in the next winter olympics! Me: I will be on the sidelines cheering him on! I think I have discovered that skiing is NOT my cup of tea! Mike did great! I spent half my day trying to get out of beginner class, and the other half watching people ski, and watching people's STUFF! Next time around, I think I will try the downhill slide on inner tubes. That looks like more my speed!

We try to get away on the weekends, even if it is a short trip to Chinatown for fresh Chinese veggies and Dim Sum; the market; or just riding somewhere. We recently had a chance to visit the San Diego Zoo, which was very nice. I have a lovely photo of a proud peacock! As you can see, Mike can't handle too much fun! While I was getting a foot massage on some crazy little machine at the zoo, he decided to work in a power nap!

While in San Diego, we stopped off at Torrie Pines along the coast. The cliffs there were very beautiful.

Back around Christmas, we were given some gift certificates for Fogo De Chao Restaurant in Beverly Hills. Yes, that is where the Beverly Hillbillies dine! (Mike and Susan Eng, that is). We invited some friends from work to join us, and had a wonderful time. The food was so yummy! My new friend :) Elvia took a photo of me outside the window by the grilles. It is a Brazilain style restaurant, all you can eat, and 15 different cuts of meat: chicken, venison, beef, pork.......I didn't eat any food all day, so I could eat plenty that night.

Last weekend, we drove over to Santa Monica, took our bicycles, and rode along this very nice pathway along the coast. We rode from Santa Monica to Venice Beach. That is where all the leftover Hippies have homesteaded. That is quite an interesting bunch of folks there! Wish I had gotten some photos of them to share. I did get one of Mike on the boardwalk, and me with the bikes.

One thing there is no shortage of here in California, is a diversity of food! Mexican, Chinese, Korean, Italian, ..........We decided to try a new restaurant, a Korean BBQ, and it was a nice experience. The tables were set up with round gas grilles mounted in the center of the table. It was all you can eat, (our favorite). The waitress brought us a huge plate of several kinds of meats, which we grilled ourselves. It was quite tasty and definitely a different experience.

Until next time: hope you are all well; we miss our family and friends; please come and visit!