Yesterday Andrew Mack showed up at my place around 10:30 and at 12:30 Ian and family arrived. After a tour of the grounds we all went into the dining room for a buffet brunch. We walked it off by exploring the other half of the campus, where the reflecting pond full of koi gives the name to the Lakeside Clubhouse. We saw the waterfall from the bottom and from the top. Then Cassie and Richard and I walked the maze.
Back to the villa and an inspection of the back patio to marvel at my lemon tree, tomato plant, strawberries and herbs.Then Mack found a video about paramotoring which was of great interest to Ian. Cassie drew pictures of the day's events including the waterfall. Richard put earphones on so as not to disturb us, and played the keyboard.
Tomorrow Trevor will drive down from Manhattan Beach, and Daisy will take the kids to see some old friends from their Point Loma days in the Navy. Trevor and Ian and I will spend some time hanging pictures and deciding if there is anything Ian wants to take back in the car. Mack, of course, will be back to work. They leave from the motel early tomorrow for the long drive back.
It is wonderful to have them visit, and I hope they come again. In January I am expecting Bri and Maddox to come here, also Jonathan and Sue, and Wendy and Michel. Better get your reservations in fast!!
Love to all, Val
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