Marybeth-
I made the beef, mushroom and barley soup yesterday and it was really delish! Thanks for posting the recipe!
Lisa

Marybeth, those look fantastic! And your picture is much better than the blog with the recipe!! You find the greatest cooking blogs!
Lisa

I received my ornaments from Destiny (destiny92782) - they are great!! And Connie finally received the one that I sent (I thought the package was like a piece of lost luggage....)

It's not a new game, but Scattergories is really fun if you don't already have it.

Mine went out on Tuesday and my recipient lives in a state which borders mine, so it should arrive very soon!!!!!

Flip-Flop- I lost my mom very young to a brief but ugly battle with cancer. (I also went through a divorce a year or so later) I can tell you from personal experience that your friend is suffering an inordinate amount of grief right now. After my mom died, my best friend gave me this book with some ...

Although I haven't tried this yet, it's in my pile of "to be tried" recipes. In my mind, it has to be good, but then again, I love sage.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/ ... les-108306

Phew! What a relief, because I think we brought a little home! No shells, only glass.

What about sea glass? We found a bunch on Vie's beach.

What about Varlack Ventures? We rented with them last year and got a Vitara. It was great and they were easy to deal with. They also have a couple spots in front of their building that you can use, or they will park the car up in their lot for you. http://www.varlack-ventures.com/vvfiles/5_car-renta...

I replied to your PM before I looked here!!! Thanks for all of your troubles. I appreciate it!
Lisa

Thank you Bob, I would appreciate it. Connie- I did realize that they were two different resorts on the same beach. I'm assuming they are pretty close?? I'll know for myself pretty soon. I would love to see the photo if you can find it!!!
Thanks,
Lisa

Thanks Bobcside! I do know that the Bldg A at Crystal Cove is closest to the beach. It comes highly recommended over on another forum, but haven't really seen much about it here. Your picture is gorgeous!!!! We can't wait!
Lisa

Connie- Did you stay in the Crystal Cove condos on Sapphire Beach? We will be there for 2 nights after our week on STJ (in only 10 days!!! woo hoo!). When you talk about building A, B and C, it sounds like Crystal Cove. We are in the A building and are really looking forward to having a couple days ...

I agree with CG. Of course, as long as the 2 yr old respects Lager's senior status and doesn't jump all over him. It's funny, though, they really do seem to get it. I have a 5 yr old black lab and my neighbor had a 14 yr old black lab (just had her put down this summer) and my dog treated the older ...