Finally Caught Up

It's been a little over a week since I last wrote. As many of you know, Wifey and I went to a small coastal community where her mother lives. It's been almost a year since we saw her last. A great time was had by all.
I brought my laptop with me to be able to check in with the community while away, but I chose not too. We had such a good time, family and old friends and just staying busy. We got home Sunday afternoon, unpacked and unwound.
I started back to work Monday morning and have been playing catch up all week. Late last night I finally got caught up. So many friends here and so many great blogs to read and reply was a little overwhelming, but I managed.
In between time spent playing catch up and doing some much needed homework on a new venture, I did find the time to write a bit in my book projects. I'm half way through a 30 day writing challenge, thank you Patha, and I'm happy to announce that I will complete the challenge a little ahead of schedule.
The road between our home and Wifey's mothers' takes through Donner Pass. There's a place we stop at to stretch and take a comfort break. It's beautiful in summer and stunning in winter when snow accumulations can reach as high as 30 feet. Here's a couple of pics.


Once we arrived, we spent time with family before going for a walk to the pier, it was rather cool, breezy and overcast, about 65 degrees, but it was a pleasant break from the heat of the desert. Sad to say that I completely forgot to get some pics, but here is one from a visit last year.

Moms next door neighbor is a beekeeper. The hive split while we were there and caused quite a commotion. Within a half hour, the new queen/queens settled on the fence and her followers settled around her in a protective manner.

I've got some video of the whole affair which I'll be posting to YT in a day or two as soon as I get it sorted out. I'll also post a link to my channel on my follow me section of my profile.
The neighbor called a professional bee removal service and he took care of the problem. I filmed a bit of his work. It was interesting to watch how he calmly vacuumed the bee's with a bee-vac. The guy told me would start a new hive with these little guys and sell the new hive to one of his customers. Side note: no one was stung or hurt during this swarm and it's removal.
When the bee guy arrived, I asked his permission to film him and give him a bump on YT. A new connection was made. Not bad for a vacation. Never know when, where or how opportunity will strike.
Take care my friends.
Greg