Goodbye to newport dunes!

Our last days at Newport Dunes and first days of "retirement" were very busy and filled with hard work! We cleaned out closets, storage bins, etc., and delivered a truckload to Goodwill. We did also make it to the opening day of the OC Fair (free admission, free parking if you arrive between noon and 1:00). We always enjoy the Bonsai, woodworking, and flower exhibits. Were not impressed with the food - we split a BBQ meal which was a disgrace for $12, and it made us both sick! (word to the wise: stay away from the OC Chuck Wagon)

Our last day in Newport was packing, and saying goodbye to neighbors who have become our good friends....we were lucky to have such great neighbors and had a lot of fun around the campfire with them! We will miss them and hope to get together again sometime down the road! Bob and Sue (with their dog Sam) we hope to see again as they have a home in Coronado and also a restaurant in San Diego we will be visiting, James and Marissa (with french bulldog Stuey) - hey guys, come on down to Mission Bay! and Mike and Billie (with shihtzu Scooter) - Billie and I are political soulmates.

I had been telling friends that Rexie was not the largest dog in the neighborhood. Lest you did not believe me, here's a shot of our neighbor Great Dane across the street. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of the white Irish Wolfhound who even made this one look small!