Bellingham - Thursday

July 31, 2008
By Frank & carol Bingham


Good Afternoon All,

Just a quick note :

Carol and I have been having a really great time for the past two days. I wish that I could say we have been doing things that are simply not available in Palm Springs but such is not the case. In fact , we have been driving around looking at all types of different things such as Ships in the harbor, the Amtrak train zipping bye on its way to somewhere and of course people walking around at the mall. I know this sounds about as exciting as watching an old Buick rust but it has been relaxing and fun. We have been laughing our socks off.

I have been reading to my hearts content ( mostly yesterday ) sitting out on the patio. It is cool and slightly breezy so one has to have a light jacket on. How novel in the middle of Summer. Last night had a surprise for us -- The power went off for a few hours for no apparent reason. When the power went off the furnace stopped so I built a fire in the fireplace and enjoyed that along with an old oil lamp that was pressed into service.

This morning dawned sunny but not too bright -- Clouds everywhere. As the day moved on the clouds ganged up and squeezed drops of rain out. Soon it was raining softly and has not stopped. I just could not help snap a picture (attached) as it will help all of you that live in hotter areas to know that we are soaked and loving it.

Best to all
Frank & Carol

Click here to see the picture.