California dreaming - I am constantly amazed and overjoyed by this wonderful area we live in. There are surprises around every corner - beautiful vistas, incredible hikes through redwood forests or coastal wetlands or around lakes hidden away - private and beautiful and often only 5-10 minutes from a shopping area. Tilden Lake, Lake Chabot, Lake Temescal... and of course, the ocean. I am just waxing on because I spent the day taking Spot (a handsome 7 year old Sharpe mix (1/4 Labrador - a bit less wrinkled and not quite as stubborn) to various venues where he could explore (3 comments)