Oceanside and Earthquake

We made it to Oceanside the other day, got to splash our tootsies into the Pacific, Robbie is not keen on water. We got some shopping done for the Grandkids, too. It was a cool and relatively dreary day but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Probably more than if it had been too hot actually. We left the heat behind here at the resort and Dave & Karen were enjoying it to the fullest and rubbing it in at every opportunity via text.

Setting up for Easter service

Go Cart rentals

Plenty of people enjoying the beach

Lots of people enjoying the Ocean

"Please stand back. We are wild brown pelicans. We bite stupid people."

Priceless!!

Betty's restaurant at the end of the pier.

We went for lunch at Betty's at the end of the pier and unfortunately we were sorely disappointed after a 25 min wait. The Cod was so tough and chewy, I literally couldn't cut it with a knife. Brad complained, that tells you something - I've earned a reputation for complaining over the years and Brad fusses that I'm too picky, so I didn't say a word.

Brad is more and more himself the last 2 days, even the neighbours have noticed a difference so its not just wishful thinking on my part. Last night they invited us over to sit around their fire pit and we had a great visit with them.

Except for the EARTHQUAKE!. A 3.7 just 8 km NE of Aguanga. At first we all thought it was a vehicle hitting something, an earthquake certainly wouldn't have been MY first thought. But an Earthquake it was. Rumbling beneath our feet and everything shook. We were under Karen and Dave's buildout so it was more pronounced I think. Dave was untangling Cooper (dog) and he didn't feel it - there's just no explanation for that! 

Dave & Karen are heading out today for a few days but will be returning at the end of the week, of course we expect to be gone by then so today is goodbye until November. Sure will miss them, they have been great friends and very patient and supportive while we suffered through the hell we've been through the last 5 weeks or so. Thank you both.

I have to make some calls today and see if I can push our departure date back a couple of days. The weather at our destination in AB is just too cold and a few days will make a big difference. I have the oil change booked and our 'export date' for the vehicle is set so I need to see about changing the schedule.

Oceanside, California

With plans to meet up with Vic and Janice to learn how to play Pickleball this morning, including having set my alarm, imagine my surprise last night while we were visiting with Vickie in the backyard, when Brad says he wants to go to Oceanside in the morning....

Damn, am I ever going to learn Pickleball. Good thing I learn fast or Vickie would be able to kick my ass at the game by the time I get there.... never happen girlie....

I was up at 6:30am, Brad woke up at 8am. Morning coffee, blogs, etc., in the shower and beautified we managed to get out the door for 10am. Robbie to the dog park for his ritual and we pulled out at 10:15am.

Before he breaths Brad needs coffee so a stop at Starbucks was required, grabbed some cash and pulled out of Temecula at 11:15am. This is how it goes - frustrating.

By Noon we were in Oceanside. Wow. Beautiful (city, town?) no idea. Very nice. Hot! Damn Hot! Had to be 30C. I was clearly overdressed but in my defense I figured being on the water, the wind etc would cool it down... not so. Apparently that's only in the Atlantic, since I've never been to the Pacific (not in adulthood, anyway) I didn't know. So I was hot but at least I didn't wear a sweater!

First sight of the Pacific at the top of the road

Brad had me pose for a pic just for you guys

View from the Pier entrance

Waiting for it....

...and there it is, the surfers had a blast

Side walls of the Pier had these names carved in it but I saw no explanation, anyone know?

Fishing store as this is a fishing pier

Massive Pelican hoping for lunch

Built in cutting board for gutting the fish

View of Oceanside from the pier

Finally, a pic of us both. I think it's our first Selfie!

Robbie and his shadows

Walking with Daddy

This sand has tiny little specks of what undoubtedly looks like gold flakes but as I saw some guys out with a metal detector, I assume it isn't.

My men (Robbie is 8 yrs old now, so he's the oldest in the family)

Robbie doesn't like water but with Daddy I guess it's okay

Wave coming in behind them

Interesting

Loved this

Stopped for a bite at Hello Betty's and they brought a bowl of water out for Robbie before I could even get his own bowl out... never had him served before, nice touch!

Really enjoyed the fish and the service was good.

Then a nice leisurely drive home in rush hour traffic but we just went with the flow and it was so beautiful we almost didn't notice the traffic jam which added 20 min to our route.

Stopped at the Puppy Park on the way home and was just going back to the car with Robbie when I almost literally bumped into Vickie. I had seen a Jeep pull up but didn't realize in the dark that it was them also returning from their day and taking Gus (their dog) for his ritual.