I hope everyone had a lovely day yesterday.
We did.
We started off the day with breakfast at the famous Harry’s Coffee Shop in La Jolla. It’s been there since the sixties and there’s nothing better. I sat across from this guy – so, so good to gaze upon this dear face once again.
Then we walked around that particular area of La Jolla. We went into a bookstore I used to go to when we lived here, the wonderful Warwick’s. La Jolla is beautiful.
Then we headed to Ocean Beach, which is where we met 23 years ago at our friend Kathy’s Fourth of July party. She lived a block from the beach.
Just down that beach and beyond the point was the site of our first meeting.
Every beach was packed. People with tents, with elaborate all-day set ups for friends and family. It was a bit too crowded, frankly, but I really appreciated seeing everyone frolic and celebrate. They had to arrive early in the am to stake their claim to some area of the beach sand and each set up was quite elaborate. And everyone was having such fun, especially the little kids.
The Ocean Beach pier, where we happened upon a guy proposing to his girlfriend. Everyone applauded and we congratulated them. As Don proposed to me on the Fourth – four years to the day after we met – we told them they couldn’t have picked a better day to make that commitment. They were delightful and so happy.
Surfers at OB.
We asked a nice lady to take our picture.
No, we didn’t plant wearing our show t-shirts at the same time. But, it was sort of neat!
I like this photo a lot.
After a stop at the apartment (actor digs are not very big and this apartment is particularly small; don’t get me started on the small bed) we went to La Jolla Shores beach, where Don has been body surfing lately. Just as crowded, if not more, than Ocean Beach, but Don’s parking karma somehow got us into the parking lot (which had been closed) and into a spot right by the beach entrance.
It got overcast as the day went on, but that was a blessing, I think. Not as hot as it could have been.
We stayed there for a few hours. At one point, we walked to a restaurant where we dined on delicious portobello mushroom burgers and spicy fries. Then back to the beach.
We considered staying for the fireworks, since we also watched fireworks on the day we met, but we were tired. So we headed back to the apartment.
I’m still coping with the time change, with adjusting to sleeping in the same bed as Don. It’s a full-sized bed, instead of our California King, and it’s too damned small for two tall people. And to hearing Don snore. I’m sure we’re both longing for our bed at home!
Today? I see the matinee of Escape to Margaritaville!
Happy Wednesday.
That’s a fantastic pic of the two of you…definitely suitable for framing. You two look so happy! Have a wonderful time at the matinee! ;)
I did, Donnamae. Thank you!
Thanks for all the pictures, especially of the beach and ocean! You both really do have the best adventures! Have fun at the performance today! Don with the eye patch still cracks me up!
He wears it well, Debbie!
What a wonderful day ahead! So happy that you are “we” again as you chat with us! I’m sure that the past couple of months it has felt as if you have been missing an appendage. Finally complete again!
We have July 4th in common…. on July 4, 1971, my husband proposed to me as we were watching a Cubs game. How time flies by!
I’m sure that all of us can not WAIT to hear about the play…. what a special day! Enjoy every moment.
Lovely that your husband proposed to you on July 4th, too!
What a lovely picture of the two of you! And those waves and that water, so beautiful I know you must be so elated to be back together….enjoy every second of your time together!
Have a most lovely day.
We are very happy to be reunited, Belinda!
“Reunited and it feels so good….”
Thanks, Wendy!
What a lovely day for both of you. How sweet to be able to share those memories together! Enjoy the show and I can’t wait to hear your take on it! I must say it looks like fun! Oh those small beds, not that much fun. When does the show close and you hit the road? Hugs to you and Don. Oh and I loved you both wearing your tshirts, perfect!
Show closes on Sunday evening – we’re on the road Monday morning.
Beautiful picture of the two of you! Love the shirts! Enjoy yourselves!
Thank you, Dottie!
Very nice picture of the two of you! Nothing like the ocean!
It’s pretty great – it’s especially pretty around La Jolla.
I just KNEW you were going to be so happy at the beach, and that’s such a wonderful photo of the two of you; you look youthful and relaxed!
Thank you Vicki!
Thank you for sharing your special day. You and Don make a handsome couple.
Marilyn
Aw, thank you, Marilyn!
Ah, San Diego! Such great memories we have of that place where we lived for 12 years! Enjoy your time together. If you like hoagies, go to Felipe’s like we do every time we’re back in town.
I lived in Philadelphia for 5 years and I didn’t like hoagies even then, Judy, and Philly is famous for them! No hoagies for yours truly!
Looks like a fun place to visit…Coffee is on
Thank you, Dora!
I can see by all of your smiles that both of you are having a great time…I’m smiling so much at your pictures that you would think I was there!
Thank you, Nancy!
I’m so glad you and Don are back together, and you both look pretty darn happy about that! The picture of the two of you is a really good one. I love the Pacific Ocean … though it’s always much colder in our Oregon portion of the Pacific. I’m looking forward to the rest of your California trip posts, AND your road trip home. Happy belated meeting/engagement anniversary :)
Thank you, Debbie! (actually, the water was pretty cold!)
What a fun posting! Thank you.
You’re welcome, Tana!
I love the picture of the two of you. Don looks so handsome and you look so pretty! The beaches are crowded. I’m so glad it was a good day for you. Enjoy your time together!
Thank you, Claudia!
Fantastic pic of the two of you. You both look more than happy.
Enjoy!
Monica
Thank you, Monica!