This morning Christine and I drove to Husch Vineyards. It’s a few miles beyond Philo on Highway 128. We picked up our wine club shipment. That shipment included limited release wines at reasonable prices. I’m going to like this club.

Then home for some lunch. Left-over burrito from yesterday’s supper. The rice had me choking for at least an hour. Things still go down my windpipe with ease. Rice and other loose grains are the worst. I must avoid them. We enjoyed watching some Rick Steves’ travel shows about Egypt. Christine said something I agree with: “These are very interesting but I have no desire to go there.”

Bill-paying was next. That’s always depressing. Never enough money. It’s especially daunting when we are about to leave on a brief holiday. A holiday that will set us back a few thousand dollars for lodging and meals. We leave Wednesday, with Judy driving. I’m sure we’ll have a good time. But I am anxious about money. Social Security is clawing back money already paid because of IRA withdrawals. More fun with funds for the Hances.

I’m waiting to see if I hear anything from Shannon Riley at the City of Ukiah. I emailed her about bird-watching related to the purple pipe (wastewater recycling) project. I doubt she’ll get back to me. I can likely make something up for Visit California.