Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Its good to be home but I must say our weekend at the elk cove inn was one of the most relaxing we have ever experienced on land or sea... the view from our suite was incredible.. It is about 7 and a half hours away from our home in LA..(500 miles) about 2 and a half hours north of SF...<br /><br />You have to picture a small community that is nestled in between beautiful redwoods that are nestled along a two lane winding country road and the pacific ocean... small communities with populations of no more than a few thousand in each if that.. terrific wineries that invite you to sample their wares.. we picked up a few bottles of a  wonderful <i>2006 Chardonnay &#39;Reserve&#39;<b> </b></i>from Husch Vineyards which is a small, family owned and operated winery. <a href="http://huschvineyards.com/" target="_blank">http://huschvineyards.com/</a><br /><br />The forth of July Parade in Mendocino was a throw back to the days of Haight Ashbury ...with the local residents still in the &quot;hippie&quot; attire and love attitude of &quot;can&#39;t we all get along and just give peace a chance&quot; type thingy....<br /><br />The inn itself is a small 15 room inn, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up in charm and atmosphere...what can I say it was awesome&#33;&#33;&#33; Thanks again Jackie Tony and Elaine for a wonderful weekend&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br />Hope everyone is well ..I will try and get caught up on the dock today and find out whats been going on.... but do have a physical I need to do with doctor today for a document for our adoption.. but for the most part should be around to day if you need me .. It&#39;s good to be back&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hi Sue...<br /><br />Hello Andrea.. Deb how are things???<br /><br />Steve .. I hear you and Lynda are a little under the weather ... feel better.... <img src="http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":tongue:" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />