Sunny California

Sunny California? The Golden State? I don’t think so. So far we have been welcomed by snow, wind, rain and more rain. It is still warmish – that’s a good thing.

We have also been fighting the flu…not sure who is winning…only a few more of us to attack. The inclement weather is a great for getting lots of book work done. Jay will be ready to write three final exams by the time we arrive home. We are staying in Riverside, CA- an outer LA community. It is a very nice area (the rain certainly makes it green) –it is the first campground in a long time that allows campfires. The small wildlife also appears abundant- we have encountered two skunks, several bunnies, geese, and turkey vultures, which are the absolutely ugliest yet cutest waterfowl ever. Not sure if that is their real name-but the camp attendant says that’s what they are. Attached are some pictures of the vultures and geese. We opted to “just say no” to taking pictures of the skunks- it’s for everyone’s best interest. The outside hose compartment on the trailer still stinks from the skunk in Saskatchewan….last August!


We are all excited to be home soon. Time seems to be moving very slowly lately. Especially for Darla who can’t wait to get back to teaching. Apparently our kids are so wonderful that she just wants to jump right back into the classroom with many more kids. We are planning to visit the Redwood Forest, shop in “tax-free” Oregon, and stop in the Olympic Rainforest in Washington over the next few weeks.

Take care,
The Hohn’s