Easter time and moving

Well I'm hoping that you've had a great transition into Spring, aka Easter. The family unit of Ruby, her Mom and I, plus several friends gathered at the Sloans for a brunch time bbq and potluck. Really nice day. Ruby and her friends had fun hunting for eggs. She had to be taught the concept of egg hunting, but was quickly getting the idea. Too young for cheap chocolates or processed sugar, the goodies inside were none-the-less yummy or fun.



And now for something completely different:

This boy's done packed up his home near the ocean and moved it up into the Santa Cruz mountains. Just between the towns of Felton and Ben Lomond is Lazywood Drive and I'm now overlooking the San Lorenzo River. I'm happy to be back where the conifers dominate, yet in a riperian zone of lush hardwoods and shrubs. The cats are having a time of acclimation and just made a break for the outdoors. This is on day 3 of living here, so hopefully my critter Mancha will come back for chow!

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Hello Everyone! We've been very busy here. Work, for me, is always demanding, about 12 hours a day is committed to getting me to, at and from work. Not too fun and I'm looking to improve that situation. But it's only 4 days a week. Fridays are for Ruby and I to explore our world.

Last Friday we and a friend Annette went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We didn't realize that it was the premier of their new display of Seahorses, Pipefish and Seadragons. Ehw's and Ah's all around! Annette, having spent part of her career as an underwater archiologist was particularily thrilled.



















And though Ruby had some interest in the creatures inside the tanks, she had more fun with a pigeon which was after our brunch break snacks.










































Of course the big aquarium was an interest as was the deep sea exhibit






































Now that was Friday's fun. But Saturday ended up with some big news:
We've got some place new to live. Our little studio is just too small and
the stairs up to the loft sleeping area was too steep for my sanity when
the Rubester was wanting to climb or go downstairs. Moving will be
happening the second week in May, so if you're not doing anything, we
could use your help!! Have a great weekend!