New Friends and Old Friends

Okay, just a short, last post of the evening. I am so grateful for all my friends--new and old (or should I say long-time)! The new group includes the Chico book club, which overlaps with the bike group. We biked up to Paradise at the end of January....36 miles total, much of which was up...up...up! Here are the pictures that document this feat:

Start of the ride....all smiles

Coffee stop in Paradise....still smiling!

36 Miles Later....

Even bigger smiles!

And long-time friends--The Bagel Moms. Jan Shaw-Flamm, Barb King, and Pat Haswell made the trek to Chico in the middle of February. We have been getting together (originally at Brueggers Bagels) since our kids were in junior high....the "kids" are now planning their 10th high school reunions. We had a great time touring wine country, strolling around Chico, hiking Upper Bidwell Park, and just generally relaxing/chatting/eating/drinking.  The icing on the cake was the visit from Ben and Jamie from Napa! Thanks everyone for coming to Chico!

First stop: Tour of Benziger Winery

In the caves

Strolling through the plaza....in short sleeves!

Hiking near Green Gate with Ben and Jamie