Mid-Life Fun!

So I asked the "Good Neighbors of Roseville" for some ideas on how mid-lifer's in our area can have some inexpensive fun. While some of these were not so inexpensive, the colorful variety resonates so much fun!

• Visit some local wineries- particularly the Placer County Wine Trail- I was concerned about having an appointed driver and was informed that there is a small bus that drives you around. The Old Sugar Mill Winery in Sacramento was also suggested. 
• Sacramento River Boat Cruise- There is also a stationary "Murder Mystery' dinner where you can become part of the crime scene.
• The Tokyo Steak House was recommended as a unique and flavorful experience that is reasonably priced. 
• Ice Skating
• Bowling
• The all-new 'Studio Movie Grill' in Rocklin, serves dinner while you watch a movie
• Sky High- bounce house
• Indoor Race Cars
• Miniature golf
• Lazer tag
• Horse Back Riding in Granite Bay or Gibson Ranch
• Bike ride; try the trail from Lake Natoma all the way down to Sacramento
• Wine and Paint
• Take the train to San Francisco for the day
• Find other couples to switch off hosting a game night with differing ethnic food themes
• Visit the Opera House in Roseville. They offer dance classes  
• Food-truck night down town Roseville, the fourth Thursday each month
• House of Oliver, for dinner and live Jazz music
• Paint and Wine
• "The Place" is an Italian Restaurant - first Thursday of the month offers free appetizers with purchase of drinks and live Jazz music.
• Kayaking at Lake Natoma
• Roller Skating
• Indoor rock climbing
• Petroglyph in Roseville-
• Hiking to one of the many beautiful waterfalls in our area
• A drive and picnic in a local wildlife refuge such as Grey Lodge
• Last but not least, here is a link with 100 great and inexpensive date-night ideas!

So glad I asked that question. This year may just well be a year of new experiences!

Lunch with Zoya

I was just about to resign myself to another quiet day at home, when I received a phone call from my good friend Zoya inviting me out to lunch. Enthusiastic to be with a wonderful friend that  and consistently encourages and puts strength into me, and knowing I was going to my first sushi restaurant, I was planning on taking lots of pictures and critiquing the food. But alas, I was so caught up in our warm visit that I completely forgot about taking pictures. Only in the last few minutes did I remember, while we were kicking back at the fountains enjoying the fire and deep in conversation.

Straight across from us the aromas of freshly baked bread continually wafted in our direction, so just before we left we made our way over to Boudin's and purchased some fresh baked bread. We both picked the whole wheat multigrain bread and I also got a loaf of the ciabatta sourdough bread, and let me tell you, I could not keep out of it on the way home. It was as good as eating a doughnut.

I think I will make up some garlic and herb dipping sop to go with the bread as part of our dinner. Mmmm...