"An Adventure is the lack of stability, comfort, and security." Again, we want to start off with a thank you for our mouth-quenching beers.  Well, in this case, it was cider.  Rainbow Pride Ciders to be exact.  Each had its own flavor that I felt represented types of love, from super sweet to spicy.  Cheri, … Continue reading San Nicolas, Juanico, Coronados, Divorce, Puerto Escondido

1-24 OCTOBER 2021 First on the agenda. We want to thank Sandra and Roy for the round of beers. We miss ya both. Chris says "cheers!" SOBER OCTOBER Our return bus trip back was pretty uneventful, although we did find ourselves with four hours to kill at the bus terminal in Phoenix. We also learned the … Continue reading SOBER OCTOBER 

September 2021 First, we want to thank Scott and Katie for our round of beers.  It was a treat and with every sip, we thought of you guys.  CALIFORNIA Well, we are getting prolific with long-haul days and it’s time to head south.  We leave our restful Portland condo sitting to head back to Concord. … Continue reading Road Trip – Part III, Back to Ca Li For Ni and On

THE HICKS We broke away from basecamp a few times. One getaway was a stay with Jim and Maureen, for a few evenings, which many of you have met at our annual holiday parties. We walked their lovely neighborhood of trees and beautiful homes and up the hill for a view of the Portland metro … Continue reading Road Trip Part IIb – Oregon

First we want to thank my Mom and Ray for our round of beers.  They were cold and tasty.  Wish you were here to say Cheers with us! First, we want to thank my Mom and Ray for our round of beers.  They were cold and tasty.  Wish you were here to say Cheers with … Continue reading Road Trip Part IIa – Oregon

GO FOR THE GOOSEBUMPS YOU CAN’T FAKE THEM The body never lies. Messages come as tightness, heat, tingles, shockwaves, and my all-time favorite: goosebumps. When we are desperately looking for a “sign”, we need not look any further than our own skin. You will receive all of the information you need — broadly felt as … Continue reading FOR REALS

We dodge a bullet during the heart of the pandemic: in regards to the quality of life. July 14th - August 1st, 2021 But first, we want to thank John and Marcela Hansen of SV Beethoven for our round of beers. Wish you were here to drink them with us. It all started with a … Continue reading USA Road Trip Part One – Sixty Five in Seventy Nine

As we are in Mexico, we have the gift to observe many traditions.  Weddings, Semana Santa, and Dia de los Muertos to name a few.   As I type this it is Halloween in the states, so this year, we thought we would share what we have learned about Dia de Los Muertos.   Dia … Continue reading Feliz Dia de Los Muertos