Striking it Rich

While Breezy gallivanted around Vegas this week, I decided to try my own hand at a little gambling while visiting Florence (central Oregon coast) for work. This is one of the coolest towns in the state, and apparently Micheal Bolton agrees. He was actually performing at the casino the first night I was there. I am just sure he was the good luck charm I needed to win my $65 jackpot!

Fear not, I spent the rest of my time at the beach, at the harbor and at the high school. On two separate occasions I accidentally launched Lucy's ball into inaccessible waters. Here she is desperately searching for it and cursing me under her breath:





I had to replenish our stock after that:



Considering the recent freeze that has been seriously cramping the style of the northern half of the country, I was thrilled to spend a few days in a super sunny, 55 degree beach town.