Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Still breathing....

Yes, I am alive in case any of you were wondering.  We have been busy cleaning out 20 years of "stuff" from our house.  I have to say that I am not one to keep a lot of things that I am not using.  I have been known to give things away and then want them back later, but I can assure you that Hubbie has never, ever done that.  He has sentimental attachments to all kinds of things, so getting him to participate in the purge has not been all that easy, but he is coming along.

The end of September we went out the the Silicon Valley to visit our youngest son who is now working at Facebook.  We stayed in Los Gatos which is a beautiful town and so pedestrian friendly.  We walked each day before breakfast and after dinner.  We spent a couple of days doing things with my son and his girlfriend and a couple of days toodling around on our own.  So far the only pictures that have surfaced ( other than old cars etc) are ones from Carmel and the 17 Mile Drive.  Carmel has to be the ultimate housepeeping location.

Click for larger images and to see details otherwise missed :)

Without further ado:

























I took a picture of this house the first time I was in Carmel in 2000.  Still has that adorable stenciling.



I would love to go back and stay for a few days and get up each morning and wander the lanes and courtyards of Carmel.  Maybe stay with Clint at his Mission Ranch or the in-town Hotel that is owned by Doris Day...wonder if Gig Young is there.....  OK, you have to be a certain age to understand that reference.


Later,
Janet

27 comments:

  1. It looks like a wonderful place to visit! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Janet!

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  2. Let's be Realtors there, ok?? I think I'd show more property just to get inside some of these homes...so neat!

    Gig Young = That Touch of Mink

    Philip Shayne: What happened?

    Roger: I was knocked down two flights of stairs and then viciously attacked by a dog in a taxi. This has been the most satisfying day of my life.

    Still funny. :)

    Glad you had a nice visit....Cassie

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  3. Hi Janet! What beautiful homes! Thanksgiving is almost here, so I wanted to send my best wishes for a wonderful holiday filled with family, laughter and...of course...good food! Happy Thanksgiving!...hugs...Debbie

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  4. eye candy!! maybe better than actual candy. so glad you had a good time. hope you are well for thursday's fun! jkj

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  5. Hi Janet! So glad you had a good time in CA. Carmel looks like stepping into a fairy tale! Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  6. Hey Janet,

    Wishing you & Bob a Happy Thanksgiving!

    Cassie

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  7. Ooohhh, I never get enough of Carmel....I go
    there often but I wanted your pictures to go
    on and on....just makes me feel good !!!
    Thanks

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  8. Oh, Janet! What beautiful houses. I would gladly live in any one of them. Gorgeous! How are you getting rid of the things you are getting rid of? Are you just giving them all away? Nancy

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  9. ha! I'll go with you. Wonderful homes!! Have a very Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  10. Yes, I'm in agreement, beautiful place and homes to die for!

    Thanks dear for the lovely card - reminded me of our little cottage.
    I'll need tips to get my Bob to do what your Bob is doing re: getting rid of stuff!!!

    All the best for Christmas and the coming year.
    Hugs - Mary, Bob and Jasmin XXX

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  12. Hey there Janet,

    Wishing you everything wonderful in 2012!!

    Cassie xo

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  13. I just found your blog via Mabel's house, and was very excited to see all of those story book homes! California is the place for them, and you've found some gems. Thanks for posting!

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  14. Love this post but looking forward to more posts from you. Need to know where you are moving! Details, Lady! Nancy

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  15. Carmel is on my list of things I must do before I die....I have been wanting to go there for years but can't find anyone to go with...the homes are beautiful...I'm hoping to have daughter go with me one day and drive from San Diego (so we can stay at the DelCoronado) all the way up the coast....
    We too are about ready to get rid of "stuff" from 26 years of saving everything....the old house is basically a big storage unit...being in the new house neither one of us wants to go back over to the old house for longer then ten minutes.....so it just sits storing years of just plain crap....

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Janet