Tasty and Tipsy

My pawents and I spent a beautiful sunny Saturday in the wine country along the Russian River Valley.  We visited a winery called Martinelli for tasting and a sandwich picnic.  Of course they know I'm under age, but I did get to taste a bit of the fruit. So, I think Chardonnay is too buttery. I prefer Pinot... a complex, vibrant, and sexy wine.  To their credit, Martinelli has a fabulous Pinot vintage that could rival the varietals of Santa Inez.  Hopefully, we'll venture to Santa Inez later this year, so stay tuned!  

Have a splendid weekend everybody!

Vivi

Postcard Greetings From Sonoma

Greetings from California's Sonoma wine country, one of California's most heavenly beautiful places to visit, or live (... wishfully thinking)! 

On A Road Less Traveled in the Wine Country

Today, was a very exciting adventurous day. I spent the morning in the countryside, exploring a part of the wine country in Sonoma called Santa Rosa, which is very Very beautiful.  This road is where my journey began.

Summer Lov'n at the Beach

Blasting off at the beach as fast as I can  ... that's 100% pure bliss.  This was one of those moments while I was zooming madly with joy.

Tomorrow will be another adventure day for me this week... two trips in one week... again, somewhere (a surprise) I've never been to before... and I can hardly wait to explore it.   

Just want to say to all of you, thank you so much for your visits and faves on my Flickr, especially yesterday's Texture Tuesday puppy pic, which I'm so glad you all enjoyed.  I sure do love sharing my happiness, smiles and excitement with you and I hope you are having an excellent day.  

Gotta run some more zoomies now...

xoxo,

Vivi

Texture Tuesday's Aurora eDition

Happy Texture Tuesday using Kim Klassen's new texture called "Aurora."   This older photo was taken in October 2009 when I was a 4-month old puppy, and so much lighter then, with hardly of fleck gold yet.

http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/texture-tuesday-the-aurora-edition.html

A Morning Visit in San Francisco to Alamo Square

Monday, July 18 2011

Gorgeous, perfect weather in San Francisco today!  I had a special morning trip to the big city where I got to run free in a beautiful park called Alamo Square.  It has a gorgeous view of the bay and with today's clear blue sky, the visibility was incredible.  I get so excited exploring new places, and this park is one place I would return to again! 

Canon EOS 7D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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Big Bubba

Happy Weekend greetings from Bubba and me!  

Bubba feels better than he did last week, but his left eye is still cloudy and bothersome.  We took him out to graze, but the sunshine was too bright, so we didn't stay outside for long, as he was squinting.  His vet diagnosed him with recurring uvitis.  We have to keep him on meds and hope that it doesn't get any worse, but only better.

Today, I played at the beach and then got a bath.  So glad the sun is shining again.  It was a whole week we didn't see sun.

Hope you're all enjoying a great weekend too!

ViVi