“When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.” – A. A. Milne
We went on a road trip from Seattle to San Francisco to see family this week. So, you got to stretch your legs in any way possible, right?
A fun SF art installation on the JFK Promenade
Riding in driverless cars and playing virtual reality games
Ghirardelli Square and birds of paradise
The sign of the week — found at a rest stop in Southern Oregon and Miss O’s best shocked face!
Surprised By Joy 
I miss having kids around, they just make life better…
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You’re right – they do!!
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Looks like a fun adventure. I loved touring the chocolate factory the one and only time I visited San Francisco! That dessert deserves a shocked look. xo
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There’s something so fun about it, isn’t there? Thanks, Darlene!
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Looks like great good time had by all. The sign of the week should also be used as a yard sign! Thanks, Wynne.
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It’s been a great trip.! Thanks, Dr. Stein.
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What fun Wynne!
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Thank you, Deb!
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That toilet seat cracks me up! May have to buy one. Sounds like a full week! How many hours on the road from your place to SF?
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It was such a funny find in a small bathroom in Ashland, Oregon! It’s about 13 hours driving each way. Only 3 more to go but it’s been a great trip!
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Looks like a fun trip! What was it like in the driverless car?
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It was interesting because it feels like the same ride every time you get in one. As opposed to a taxi or Uber that is different because the driver is different. Know what I mean? But it was less nerve-racking than I expected. An adventure for sure!
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Very cool! 😎😎
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Fun! The kids are growing so fast!
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So fast — and it seems like trips like these make it so they grow up even faster! Thank you, Dana!
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Looks like you and the kids had another successful road trip! Love the sign of the week!
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A fun road trip for sure!! Glad you are laughing with us about the sign of the week. Hope you enjoyed your Spring Break, Clay!
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Your kids are so fun and a source of weekly smiles. Thank you for sharing them Wynne. 😊
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Oh, I’m so glad to hear this, Brad! Thanks for the lovely comment!
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My pleasure. 😊
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Your week looks really funny!
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It was a great trip! We’re making it home tomorrow! Thanks, Cristiana!
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What a fun trip for you and your kids. It looks like you had beautiful weather. My kids live in the East Bay and my daughter said she was stuck in a downpour. So you lucked out. I had sorority sisters at the UW whose dad owned Ghirardelli chocolates and Rice a Roni, the San Francisco treat! We had an endless supply of chocolate.
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What?? That’s awesome!
We had some big downpours on Sunday as we drove down but then it cleared from then on so we were lucky.
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Fun times Wynne!
Thank you for sharing.
That toilet seat 😁
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Thanks for laughing along with us, Maggie. We had a good laugh and I think you’re right about family lore!
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Looks like you created and stored up a number of good memories on this trip, Wynne! No doubt that toilet seat will go down in family lore!
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Ah, you said it perfectly about the good memories, Nancy! Even the toilet seat. 🙂 Thank you for the lovely comment!
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So much fun…so much joy! Hugs to all! Looks like a fab time, for sure! ❤️😜❤️
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You said it — fun and joy!! Thanks my dear friend. ❤ ❤ ❤
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These are exceptional! My mom’s favorite flower was the bird of paradise! Your kids are just amazing. 💞C
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What a wonderful compliment. Thank you, Cheryl! The bird of paradise is stunning. I’m not sure I’d see one in person before. Here’s to your mom! ❤
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The toilet seat is great! This feels like a hidden gem. Was it crowded or pretty low-key?
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A hidden gem — I think you said it perfectly! It was pretty low-key and that made it even more fun. Thanks for the lovely comment!
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That sign is so unexpected; I hope it makes everyone who sees it giggle. Bravo for being brave enough to take a driverless car.One picked us up recently to take us to the airport. I would have canceled the ride, but we were on a tight timeline. Talking about being driven to overcome a fear.
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I’m smiling about your “being driven to overcome a fear” line. Wowsa – no kidding!
Love that you are laughing along with us about the toilet seat. We laughed all over again when we passed that gas station on the way home!
Have a great week, MSW!
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That experience was definitely exposure therapy for me, and I am glad you appreciated my mom joke.
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hahahahahaha; oh this is pure delight — all of it but , okay, particularly the sign on the toilet seat; thanks for sharing this with us, Wynne 🙂 🙂
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So glad you are laughing along with us, John!
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what an amazing adventure, and as long as the driverless car didn’t have that sign, you’re all good!!)
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I’m howling! Good one, Beth!
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What a fun road trip! That toilet seat made me laugh!
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Me too!! Thanks for laughing along with us! 🙂
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I love these rays of sunshine, Wynne. Looks like a wonderful roadtrip and time with family. That Giardelli ice cream sundae looks absolutely heavenly. Enjoy every moment together, even the ones when the cat catches your business!
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You crack me up, Ab! Yep! 🙂 ❤
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Lovely
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Thanks, Ananda!
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What fun! Looks like you missed the rain and glad you hit all the right spots. Great photos💕
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Wowsa – we caught some rain on the way to SF but thankfully had great weather while we were there! I thought of you and was glad to be nearer to your wonderful vibe!! 🙂 ❤
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Road trips are the best! I’m glad you took the scenic route and found unique things along the way!
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Yes! It was fun. Thank you, Mary!
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Great photos. San Francisco is such a fun city. When we were there, we sang the Rice-a-Roni jingle constantly. And of course we enjoyed some Ghirardelli chocolate!
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I love that jingle! Such a good one! 🙂 ❤ Happy Earth Day, Michelle!
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🤣 OMG… the sign of the week… hilarious. I wonder if Simone will react the same way. 😂 Miss O’s sundae looks super delicious. 🤤
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Simone says she’s above that kind of humor. 🙂 Thanks, Edward!
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😂 Of course, she’s a classy cat.
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I’m howling, Edward!! 🙂
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What fun! The kids are getting so big! At first, when I saw Mr. D., I thought, “Who’s this kid?” Wow.
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Oh yeah, I just rent kids for my photos. 🙂 Hee, hee! Thanks, my friend!
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I giggled with the ” I see your butt.”😁🤩 I love the “kind” photo the most!
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Oh, I like that one too!! Thanks, Hazel!
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My pleasure, Wynne
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Fun photos with art!
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