Getting Settled in Mexico

Hello my friends and family, things are starting to settle in and I'm feeling more at home than the first week. 
This is Revolution Week here; a religious ceremony, dating back to the 1400's with festivities and parades every day or night.  We took in the parade on Saturday, tried to find the one last night, but missed it and spent the night at the Plaza, which is like a little town square, with a big gazebo in the center, little shops all around, big cathederal at one end.
Sunday, was church with friends, then on to an open air restaurant to have b b qued lamb, which was the best I've ever had, and they do it only on Sundays, then to the airport in Guadalajara to pick up Joni & Carl; michele drove and I directed.  It's a big city, but airport on our end of town and easy to find. Then Michelle and I went back to the plaza for another festiviy, it was just michele and I; we were of the few gringos, but wonderful mexican families all around, taking in the festivities; a little like a county fair but all in one block; they even brought in all the carnival rides for the little kids.  It was a lot of fun;
today I went back to work on my Poppy picture; I thought I'd finish, but Victor had to leave because someone died, so I got it to the final touches and will finish it on Saturday then will send a picture.  Lunch out with girlfriends, and tonight we're all going back to the plaza to see another parade, then dinner on the pier of the lake, as it's nearly a full moon and should be awesome. (this part reminds me of New orleans).  In the mid 80'e each day, so loving that.
Michele and I rented a darling house today, right in the village where we wanted to be. We'll both stay where we're out for another month then move in on Jan 1, or maybe a week sooner.
Not to worry, anyone, it's a big estate with 3-4 houses on it with all these lush gardens, and the landlord lives in one, his sister in the other (she's a realtor) one is an art studio; and it's gated, so very safe.
Wednesday night, going to a Tango show at the local theatre, having thanksgiving in restaurant with friends; otherwise would have to do the cooking; then to a special art opening on Friday evening after playing Mah-jong in the daytime.

10-10-10

What interesting numbers; these are supposed to be the perfect numbers, so is this the perfect day?  Maybe; it's overcast, I've been up since 5:15, watched it get daylite and see the low clouds resting on the mountains that I look straight out my windows to see.  They seem darker and bluer than the normal green I see; the grapes are turning yellow and brown, the last color I'll see before they start dropping their leaves; I'm going to pick all the green tomatoes and figure out to use them, put the yard art away, and get ready to travel in a few days; Jennifer and kids left at 6:30; she has a long day of work; I so admire the energy and tenacity; and remember the days I did the same thing, but glad those days are behind me now.

Today is Saturday

This is my very first blog; it's been an interesting morning, with Jennifer, Alexie & Zach driving from Mill Creek, to here in Lake Chelan, so we do the normal of everyone waking and eating as we want to; then camped out in the guest bedroom, Jennifer on her I Pad, Lex & I on our laptops, and Zach on his phone surfing the internet; sure not the same as when I was a kid or raising kids. Fortunate to have them visit, as I'll be headed south in a few days, so plan on getting all the family time in that I can.  will load all the tomatoes and other fruit that I canned for them; then will get on with the day, checking out local wineries and do a little shopping, on top of just hanging out.