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4,000 miles, Mexican Food, and Some Art

Happy T-day if you celebrate it.  I am late, late, late but I didn't want to miss catching up with the T-day gang over at Elizabeth's Blog. 

I visited California last week after 40 years and would you believe I have only two interesting pictures?  First, my trip was a quick one for work, but almost immediately after I landed, I started having pains.  Turns out a kidney stone decided to visit California along with me.  The people at the hospital were super nice!  Here are my two interesting pictures:

Hwy 1 - I was lucky enough to get to drive along the beach on the way to the office.  Not a great picture as I was in a hurry and also not feeling great.


 I love Mexican food and I got to eat one of my favorite dishes (Chile relleno) at a fabulous place in Oxnard.

This is the worst thing you can eat with a kidney stone by the way.  No interesting drink pictures from the week - the only picture I have is of some sweet tea at Firehouse Subs (local town near my home). 


Closing with a few painting/sketches I have recently done - all are cards sent to thank friends or to celebrate an 80th birthday. 



Thanks for dropping by!  

Nancy


Comments

  1. Kate YetterApril 25, 2023 at 4:51 PM

    It's ok to not take photos, that means you are enjoying the trip and not spending the time staring through a lens.
    Your paintings are lovely, I especially like the one with the bottles.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  2. AmilaApril 25, 2023 at 5:25 PM

    I like these cards with beautiful paintings. And a lovely view over the road. The food looks delicious too..
    Happy T-Day!

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  3. The Happy WhiskApril 25, 2023 at 5:55 PM

    Hi Nancy!

    I like where you placed the hello, on the card. Fits so well.

    Sorry about the stones. Very happy to hear they took good care of you.

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  4. Mae TravelsApril 25, 2023 at 6:11 PM

    Oh what a pain!! To have a kidney stone on a rare vacation, so you don't get to do what you want or take photos or anything. I hope you are all well now and will have a chance to return to California soon.

    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  5. Sharon MadsonApril 25, 2023 at 6:16 PM

    Oh, Nancy, a kidney stone on a trip! So sorry. I love your cards. Happy T Day.

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  6. kathyinozarksApril 25, 2023 at 6:36 PM

    so sorry about the kidney stone-and away from home too-I have not been further west than Colorado, the ocean view must be awesome there off the highway.
    Love seeing your cards-your food looks delicious-I made has fajitas today one of our favorites.
    Happy T Hugs Kathy

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  7. Iris FlaviaApril 25, 2023 at 9:11 PM

    Noooo... scary kidney stone, that! But yay to nice people at the hospital!
    Oh, the ocean!
    Oh, and Mexican Food! So long ago - we have a new one I´ll check for a lunch break soon, though (Ingo hates it).
    Hope no kidney stone around then (or ever!)
    I love especially the third card! Big Hugz, hope the stone is gone for good!

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  8. JApril 26, 2023 at 2:04 AM

    Nancy I hope you're feeling better, kidney stones can't be fun.
    Love your Artwork and the photo reminds me of our drive to Half Moon Bay from our sons,
    Take Care Jan S

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  9. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 26, 2023 at 5:20 AM

    Sorry I am so late visiting. I now have four cats and two households to take care of, and each night I visit Sally at the hospital till they throw me out. She finally got a room late last night. Before that she was stuck in the ER on a cot.

    So sorry to read about the kidney stone. I hope you are now feeling better. AWE, PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). Brings back memories of traveling it. I also did it for work as well as for vacations.

    Chili Rellenos are MY favorite, too. I eat them any time I visit a Mexican restaurant. They can be rather mild or hot, so I agree it probably wasn't the best meal with the kidney stone.

    I really love all your cards, but I especially like the card that I'm sure "Dennis" felt honored by.

    Sweet tea can be fun, especially at Firehouse Subs, a sub shop we don't have here. Thanks for sharing your trip to CA, your chili relleno, your lovely cards, and your tea with us for T this week, dear Nancy. I truly hope you are feeling much better now.

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  10. Divers and SundryApril 26, 2023 at 7:35 AM

    I've had kidney stones so know what that pain is like. I wish there was a sure way to avoid them. I drink a lot of water every day, but I don't know what else I can do...

    The food looks tasty!

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    1. nwilliams6April 27, 2023 at 2:54 AM

      They told me at the hospital to make sure to increase my calcium intake as the stones are calcium crystals. They said it was counter-intutitve to prevent crystals with more calcium but that it works. I have increased my water and my calcium.

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  11. Valerie-JaelApril 26, 2023 at 9:18 AM

    Hope you are feeling better, kidney stones are not nice. Love the cards! Happy belated T Dayy, hugs, Valerie

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  12. LiscaApril 26, 2023 at 11:38 AM

    Oh dear, kidney stones away from home. that is awful. I hope you are feeling better now.
    Happy belated T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  13. pearshapedcraftingApril 26, 2023 at 2:56 PM

    So sorry that your kidney stones decided to ruin your trip! Hope you're OK now! Fabulous cards - you must have made Dennis smile! Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  14. *Vicki*April 28, 2023 at 9:39 AM

    So sorry to hear about your kidney stones and hope it didn't ruin your trip too bad as those are very painful! Sending hugs your way! I absolutely love Mexican food and that looks amazing! Your paintings are just gorgeous Nancy! What beautiful scenes you've made with those! Thanks for sharing my friend!

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  15. Christine AlexanderApril 28, 2023 at 2:55 PM

    I love Mexican food but never tried that :)
    Wonderful cards, the scenes are so pretty- amazing watercolouring ♥

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  16. CatyMay 3, 2023 at 2:02 PM

    Oh so sorry to read about your kidney stones, more during your trip. I hope you are feeling better now.I loove your cards, they are all Gorgeous.
    Have a very nice Thursday, and take care.
    Big hugs, Caty

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