After years of Cable TV, Satellite TV and plain old antenna TV, Even with all the channels, we found that we could sit down in front of the boob tube and do a channel check (that takes about 20 minutes with all the bazillion channels) to come to the conclusion that there was nothing I wanted to watch anyway! That sure is a long time to come to that conclusion, but it happened over and over again. So Sad! Well, we gave up on subscription TV and turned it off. We especially did not miss all the commercials which are now over half of what is broadcast. After all the cable connection is over a grand a year these days and that is too much to pay for commercials! After a very short mental adjustment time, Continue reading
Ramona Pageant 90th Celebration
I just received a note about the upcoming Ramona Pageant in Ramona, CA near Hemet. For those who have never heard of, or for those who have not seen it, the Ramona is the official California Outdoor Play. Ramona is a place like no other where history and Continue reading
2012 Atascadero Fall Colors
All the residents and visitors of Atascadero were so lucky this year to see the wonderful show of colors. All around town, in parking lots, along the El Camino, and in back yards there are examples! As I traveled around town I collect a few to share with you! Here you go! To see the photos click Continue Reading Continue reading
US State Quarters 1999 – 2008
The State Quarter series produced from 1999 till 2008 put pieces of history in everyone’s hand. So much I have to learn about so many places! Here is a look at all 50 with the current state motto! I was amazed at some of them. To See Them Continue reading
Savory Moroccan Stew
Well it seems that even an old dog can learn new tricks. I had ordered the Savory Moroccan Stew many times at one of our finest little secrets in Atascadero – Fig Fine Food on Traffic Way. Chris does a wonderful job and also does incredible catering. For a map and opinions see the FIG page on Yelp.com – Just click here for a link to FIG Fine Food with a map. Well after trying theirs for some time I decided to create my own version and I have posted it here in Charley.net under the recipes, along with many other favorites by our friends opinions and maybe yours too! Tell us what you think. Enjoy!
Link to Charley’s Version of Savory Moroccan Stew – Click here
Across Colorado to Silver City, New Mexico
Dear Friends
We arrived in Silver City last night at 6PM after three days traveling. That attests to the fact that we are aging. It is 800 miles total and we just made it in 3 days! I have driven that far alone in one day, when I was a little younger. Continue reading
Victoria Jean Peters 1951 – 2012
Following a 2 week vigil Victoria J. Peters has made the transition. With great strength of character Victoria was a great friend of Anet and I for over 40 years. We are both honored to have been part of the team here in Fort Collins for her final days.
Charley & Anet
9/16/2012
See also http://drvictoriapeters.com/
In Memory of Ann McDevitt
ANTONIA GRACE MCDEVITT (Reverend Ann) of San Luis Obispo, CA made her transition from this life on June 30, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Ann was born in Darlington, PA on June 11, 1935, and her family moved to Southern California in 1945. She later relocated with her family to San Luis Obispo in 1979. Ann is survived by her life partner of 30 years, Charles E. Kinzer; sons, Steven Bauersfeld, (Susan) and Russ Bauersfeld (Sally); daughter, Becky Price (Michael); grandsons, Scott, Sean, Nicholas, James, Evan and Kevin; sisters, Joyce MacKenzie (Jim) and Laurie Coggan (Jay); brother, Charles McDevitt (Charlene); nieces, Kim, Lori and Suzi; nephews, Scott, Maxx, Alex and Michael; and many, many cousins and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Thelma McDevitt; and sister, Bonnie McDevitt. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hospice Partners of San Luis Obispo.
Cornea Transplant a Big Success
December 2009
Anet’s Cornea operation a success
Dear Friends,
Well, one down and one to go. Those were the words of Dr. Aldave on Friday, last, as he checked his work. He was showing a visiting Dr. from India the transplant. “Hum, it looks excellent” said the Indian Dr. “It doesn’t get any better than that”. And so the first transplant is a success. Continue reading
Barbara ‘Bea’ Carlin Day
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In Loving Memory.
August 29th, 1983 – September 28, 2006