July Summer preview

Ahhhh ... the sun! Not just pleasant spring sun, but "warm you to your bones" sun! Today was it. Every spring we get this tasteful yummy summer-type day where you "dig out your sandals and paint your toenails just for this day" weather.
At four-o-clock Rick and I went out to enjoy it. By four-twenty we were sipping rose' looking over the vineyards of Toad Hollow and munching on pulled pork sandwiches surrounded by other wine industry folk talking about all kinds of wine industry talk - but mostly talking about the weather. It was a georgeous day to be driving around in our "post card surroundings." We later drove along the river to Duncan's Mills to visit our friend Prairie and chat with more interesting people. The last stop was at our local Pub - simply called "Russian River Pub" for a late bite to eat. For "pub grub", it doesn't get much better than this. The "Famous" chicken wings are called that for a reason - once you eat them here, they are famous! A delectable spicy aroma that will entice you out of your vegan fantasies for one savory lip-burning bite! Cool it off with a thick celery stick dipped in the ranch dressing that comes with each basket of saucy goodness. For the guilt-ridden, there is a wonderful house salad - fresh mixed greens with carrot, cabbage, red onion, cucumber and tomatoes - and a nice selection of dressings. I had the "chicken tenders" basket to go with my salad. The kitchen had run out of the regular chicken breast tenders, so the chef improvised and sliced up some fresh chicken breast, rolled them in panko crumbs and fried them perfectly golden and crisp, yet tender and succulent on the inside. Score!! They come with fries - also perfectly cooked, I had Rick take the basket away before I could do too much damage.
Also today, we rescued a turtle that was trying to cross Westside Road. Try holding a flailing peeing turtle and a napkin on your lap! I haven't seen a turtle like this since I was a little girl in my Grandmother's back yard. We will try to find his home or find him a new turtle-friendly place to live.