iHotto

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Location:Lunch

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Location:Beach times

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Lavender pink and purplish

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Sweet times

2011-05-22T19:33:00.001-07:00

Springy

2011-05-21T15:47:00.001-07:00

Yum

2011-05-18T21:29:00.001-07:00

This was fun! Sitting in a cute square on a cute block in a cute neighborhood in Amsterdam. Ohh and drinking wine and eating these delicious little fried vegetable balls. Who knows what they really were but they were awesome! They came with spicy mustard too. My favorite!

Roses galore

2011-05-15T19:56:00.001-07:00

Location:Petaluma

Red

2011-05-13T13:27:00.001-07:00

Location:France

Spring is in the air

2011-05-13T13:22:00.001-07:00

Location:Paris

Orange

2011-05-11T22:50:00.000-07:00

Location:France

Amsterdam

2011-05-10T19:57:00.001-07:00

Location:Amsterdam

2011-04-28T08:58:00.001-07:00

Back behind bars

2011-04-27T08:07:00.001-07:00

The bunnies are all locked up again until next year. What a fun Easter! Great food, people, candy galore and beautiful flowers. Thanks family and friends.

2011-04-21T04:13:00.001-07:00

We've been coming to this corner since our first trip to Paris. It's perfect for getting a glass of wine and people watching. Across the street is the most perfect bakery. Everything is good there and I've tried almost everything. Down the block is our favorite takeaway spot. It's a hole in the wall Vietnamese place run by a mother and daughter. They are so sweet and their food is always tasty. It's one of our favorite blocks in the hood.

Location:One of our spots

Tulip love

2011-04-20T17:26:00.001-07:00

Found this guy in monets garden.

2011-04-20T07:37:00.001-07:00

I've decided this is where I'm moving. I'll have Peter ship my belongings to this most amazing magical wonderland. In case you are looking for me I'll be at Meert the cutest little sweet shop in the marais.
Love and kisses, Devon

Location:My new home!

2011-04-17T02:15:00.001-07:00

Location:Go with the flow

2011-04-17T02:12:00.001-07:00

You can always find a good meal in Paris!!!! So much fun!

Location:Tasty Paris

Rosie and Devon

2011-03-16T14:00:00.001-07:00

Puzzled

2011-03-09T11:21:00.001-08:00

I'm hooked on puzzling. One more thing that adds to my being a total nerd.

Flora Grubb

2011-03-08T18:39:00.001-08:00

One of my favoritest places ever. I wish could live here.

Dog tired

2011-03-06T19:12:00.001-08:00

Someone is really hung over from playing with a puppy all night.

Saturday

2011-03-05T11:20:00.001-08:00

Peters family is coming over for dinner. We have shopping to do and a cake to make. Even Riley has a baby blue heeler coming over. Oh boy oh boy!!

Peter Finn

2011-03-04T12:44:00.001-08:00

Yesterday was the finn's birthday. We had a lovely lunch with his mom at outerlands. Then we had an amazing dinner at epic roast house. I think it was a good birthday for the guy. Was looking at photos from the last couple months and was reminded how truly lucky we are. We have this wonderfully blessed life and we get to do it together. Cheers to the Finn. Love you you more everyday!

1-2-3

2011-03-02T16:06:00.001-08:00

Red

2011-03-02T08:36:00.001-08:00

Doggie

2011-02-28T14:49:00.001-08:00

Out and about

2011-02-27T12:38:00.001-08:00

Well, we made it out of the house yesterday for most of the day. Went to sausalito for some most delicious clam chowder at fish. Then we went over to visit Jessica post eye surgery. Hung out with her and her mom and mikey. All in all it was nice to get off the ship and be social. Even if it was freeeezing! I think today might be a good day for the movies. Let's see if I can convince the Finn. Toddles.

Dreaming

2011-02-26T11:32:00.001-08:00

Of walking again. Looks like it's gonna be awhile till that happens without crutches or big black special boots. Trying to think positively but, i have had my moments. We have a trip planned to Amsterdam and Paris in early April. I will be walking. I will be walking. I will be walking.

Mahamoku

2011-02-24T14:21:00.001-08:00

The most magical place. What a great time we had. I can't wait to go back. As I sit here on this ship ( I've decided that's my new approach to being stuck at home. I'm pretending I'm on a ship going to a land far far away). I am reminded what great memories we made and just how blessed I am. For so long Peter and I resisted going on a tropical island type of vacation. Then Peter had to go for work so we decided to make a trip out of it. Three weeks in Hawaii and a lifetime is changed. The first two weeks we spent in kauai at this most magical house on the beach. We swam everyday, made delicious food, read a ton, laughed a ton and smiled from our hearts. Cheesy I know, but so true. I guess I'm a Hawaii lover now. Xoxo

Test

2011-02-23T13:23:00.001-08:00

Sometimes we get tested in life. Right now I'm being tested in many ways. Today it's been two weeks since I severely sprained my ankle. Happy anniversary! Ha. It's been a challenge to let go and not be in charge. I guess that's part of this test. So far I think I'm passing. I guess the real test will be once I am better if I take something away from this experience. One thing I've really gotten out of this is how amazing my family and friends are. Especially my husband. He has really Taken the best care of me. From making my doctors appointments to helping me in and out of the shower to making sure the world is ok for devon.He's truly the best. Hopefully this test will be over soon. I'm ready to taste test macaroons in Paris already. Now that's a test I look forward too!

Home cookin

2011-02-22T11:43:00.001-08:00

Macaroni and cheese and beef stew = double trouble

Mamasita

2011-02-20T14:25:00.001-08:00

Thank the lord for giving me my mother. It's been so nice having her here. I know Peter and Riley love her being here too. She's been cooking up a storm. The most delish food ever. I wish she never had to leave. Well, maybe my wish should be that she lived in the same town. You know what they say "be careful what you wish for".

Cheers to the best mom ever! I love you so much.

Inspiration

2011-02-19T15:02:00.001-08:00

This guy is the greatest guy period. He's truly the best. He loves big, he makes big funnies, he barks big and he has the best big nose ever! He's our rinney hinny ho, our p.j., our detective, our kissing monster, our wiggle, our riley and he's definitely our heart.

Memories

2011-02-18T14:30:00.001-08:00

Dear hanalei,
I miss you.
Luv, d

Xoxo

Perfection

2011-02-17T09:57:00.000-08:00

On my birthday I decided to head out to Stinson beach. It was the most perfect day ever! The weather outdid itself. Never before have I seen it so clear. I love days like this. Especially in the middle of winter. Its like a sneak peak into the future. A reminder that there is so much to look forward to. Today's weather is the opposite of this day. It's cold, rainy and dark. Not for long though!

Colors and patterns

2011-02-16T11:02:00.001-08:00

My happiness depends on the fact that I'm surrounded by tons of colors and patterns. I'm constantly adding and changing the colors and patterns in my surroundings. For a long time I was obsessed with everything pink and green but now I'm going thru a blue and burnt orange phase. This all became apparent when I ordered a robins egg blue couch for the tv room. When we got home from the furniture store I was like "wow that color selection was so random". Then as I looked at the swatch I had of our newly selected sofa in the intended room, I realized it wasn't random at all. There were more then six places where that color appeared. Mostly on the needlepoint wall. So I guess I had a new favorite color without even realizing it. Pretty trippy huh? Totally dude.So now I have to just sit and wait and see what other colors claw their way to new favorite. Just kidding. It is kinda funny though to imagine colors competing to be our favorite color.

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Suspicious

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The park

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2.14.11

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Xoxo

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peace

2010-06-05T10:35:00.000-07:00

corney doggie

2010-06-03T07:52:00.000-07:00

for a while i was really obsessed with opening my own corn dog stand. we were going to feature foods on a stick. it was to be named corney doggie. well it can still happen can't it? the corn dogs at disneyland are state fair worthy!! delish!! it's good to have a goal.

refreshing

2010-06-02T08:19:00.000-07:00

the other day it was raining one minute and then super sunny with not a cloud in sight. i just love how all the plants in my woolly pockets look like they have glitter on them. natures magic!!

can someone say dole whip?

2010-06-01T11:26:00.000-07:00

this was our breakfast at the happiest place on earth. i highly recommend not eating sugar for three months and then going to disneyland and starting the day with this delisciousness!! oh my what a day!!!

mickey girls

2010-06-01T10:39:00.000-07:00

went to the happiest place on earth last weekend!! man was it some good times.

happy birthday grandma

2010-05-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

today my grandmother is 87!!! she absolutely adores cherry blossoms as do i.
she has an amazing green thumb and understanding of plants. hip hip hoorray!!!

camden market

2010-05-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

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looky loo

2010-05-10T09:21:00.000-07:00

riley finn watching his favorite guy.

happy mama's day

2010-05-09T08:28:00.000-07:00

kathy dorfer today i celebrate you!!!
thank you you for loving me the most perfect way that you do.
i hope you know just how must i love and adore you.

xoxox, your daughter

mine

2010-05-05T10:16:00.000-07:00

someone thinks the guest bedroom is his room.

sunroof sniffs

2010-05-04T17:49:00.000-07:00

one of the best things in the world according to riley finn are sunroof sniffs. he loves going on a drive along the coast with his nose out of the roof. sure the window works too but this is much better!!

point reyes

2010-05-02T12:24:00.000-07:00

dog tired

2010-05-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

today we went for a drive to point reyes. it's such a nice way to feel like you have gone out of town without actually having to do it. if that makes sense. it was so beautiful today but very windy. when we were walking to the lighthouse it was over forty mile an hour winds. that'll wake you up!! we had a lovely lunch at stellina. i highly recommend everything there. now we are home and it looks like some of us needed a nap. cheers to a wonderful saturday!!!

new do

2010-05-01T17:58:00.000-07:00

what a difference a year makes

2010-04-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

this picture was taken a year ago. we decided while we were in paris to go back to versailles. the time before we had only explored the grounds. which was totally amazing by the way. i had gone to all the fabulous bakeries and delis near our hotel in the marais and bought some tastey treats for a picnic. we walked for hours most of the time it was just us. it was truly a magical experience to be alone in versailles. so this last time we went i insisted we had to go back and go inside. well, this was a very different experience. we took the wrong train to begin with adding an hour onto a twenty minute trip. when we arrived there was an incredibly long line to buy tickets. i don't even remember a line at all the time before. it was raining while we waited in line and the woman behind me insisted on standing on my heels. when we finally made it inside it was like being in a closterfobic persons nightmare. people everywhere! i mean everywhere there was someone pushing you out of the way to take a photo. it was totally intense. sometimes when i'm around that many people i can't help but get overwhelmed with the crazy energy. this is not a good thing because then i become crazy just like the rest of them. so we made our way out of there as quickly as possible. sometimes you shouldn't mess with the universe. lesson learned.

thanks parents

2010-04-25T17:26:00.000-07:00

went to flora grubbe today. one of the greatest places on earth in my book. plants, coffee and dogs everywhere. we used one of the gift certificates we got for christmas and are now the proud new owners of this big guy and his new pot-home. i love him so.

things that make me smile

2010-04-24T20:18:00.000-07:00

relax

2010-04-23T13:49:00.001-07:00

today i am just going to remind myself to not take everything so seriously. i think it's time to stop thinking and take a break from seriousland.

oldie but a goodie

2010-04-22T20:40:00.000-07:00

one of my best friends has moved back to san francisco!!!
i'm so excited. it's been roughly eight years since we lived in the same town. since then we've had to be long distance buddies. now we are back in business. today we had the most wonderful visit. today was one of those days where you just feel like anything can happen!!!

question?

2010-04-21T09:02:00.000-07:00

is your cup half empty or half full?

wild animal

2010-04-20T09:50:00.000-07:00

well, the vet thing has been put on hold yet again. we have decided to try a new strategy. we are also enlisting the help of a behaviorist and a psychic. yesterday was a difficult day. today is a new day and i need to remind myself that riley is an animal. i love that guy but boy oh boy does he test me. i'm going to take out my frustrations on garage clutter. i've been needing to do some work in there. i guess i must remind myself that there is no such thing as perfect.

cross your fingers

2010-04-19T13:06:00.000-07:00

today we are trying to go to the vet one last time. if this doesn't work we are going to have a vet come to the house for mr. riley moody pants. the thing is i'm not sure that will work either. he just doesn't want someone to poke him with a shot. who does? well i'm hoping it doesn't come to that. we just went on an hour walk and in a minute i'm going to give him his special pills. geez i'm hoping this works. maybe i should take one of the pills too? wishing myself luck!!!

riley

2010-04-18T11:25:00.000-07:00

we love us some riley dog. he's such a funny guy. he definitely has a special personality. he's aware of his likes and dislikes. he loves food and frisbee. hates the vet. he's our special guy. we love him so. cheers to riley!!

good day

2010-04-17T17:09:00.000-07:00

nice saturday in san francisco. made breakfast,took a couple walks with peter and the dog. went and had coffee and saw my cousin. got some landscape inspirations for our front yard. now a little shopping is on the list and morocaon grilled chicken for dinner.
the weather is beautiful today too.

feeling it

2010-04-15T17:51:00.000-07:00

started back with the pilates last night. i'm really feeling it today. weird thing is i'm liking the pain.

tulip tablescape

2010-04-14T20:02:00.000-07:00

it's been a while.
let's remember why we are here again.
i'm thinking this might be a good thing!!!

xoxo, d

paris

2009-04-15T07:37:00.000-07:00

finnday

2009-03-03T09:44:00.000-08:00

today is peter's birthday. happy birthhday wishes to my favoritest person. peter is truly the love of my life. he was my best friend first and continues to be so. i am so happy that i decided to take the plunge and plant a smooch on my friend peter nine years ago. was the smartest thing i ever did. today will be a celebration of all things peter. i better be careful. things might get kinda crazy.

yes

2009-01-28T17:19:00.000-08:00

peter and i did it!! we used or amex miles and booked ourselves a real trip. we are doing it for reals!!! the finn's european vacation is only a short two months away. we decided to be crazy and go to ireland, london and paris!!! it's a lot to do in one one trip but, what the heck. we are crazy. i am so excited. now we just have to figure out how to break the news to riley.

boys

2009-01-21T17:28:00.000-08:00

ahh now how much cuter can you get. the boys snoozin away just makes my heart smile.

soupcrazed

2009-01-21T08:25:00.000-08:00

here in the finn household we've been on a soup binge. the funny thing is it's like summer weather here. i guess the internal winter clock is more powerful than mother earths unfortunate global warming. so the all time new favorite is chicken pozole. it is hands down delishousness. it's the kinda soup that you don't get sick of. my friend jackie just gave me a book of 400 soups so it looks like the soup binge will continue.

finnboys

2009-01-12T12:29:00.000-08:00

playing frisbee is serious business. you have to practice, practice, practice.

fullmoon

2009-01-12T11:46:00.000-08:00

sunday morning the finn and i decided to get up super duper early and hike down to the beach before the sun was up. the night before was the full moon and it was still up and huge. never would i have imagined getting up so early on purpose and to top it off it was my idea. there must be something in the tofu i'm eating. that was a lame attempt at a funny.

petroglyph

2009-01-08T12:56:00.000-08:00

this was just another totally awesome part of our trip in canyon de shelly.

love

2009-01-07T20:11:00.000-08:00

the love of my life. the thing is it just keeps getting better. who knew?

imagine

2009-01-07T20:07:00.000-08:00

that this is real. oh wait it is. this place exists and is full of magic. my dad and peter and i were taken on a magical adventure with our navajo guide. it was something special.

finns

2009-01-07T20:06:00.000-08:00

favorite

2009-01-07T19:57:00.000-08:00

the indian taco has long been a favorite of mine. i remember the first time i tasted the fried taco goodness. there was no looking back. my life would forever be changed. the only down side to the indian taco is that i've never encountered it anywhere outside of the southwest. maybe this should be viewed as a good thing? i might be eating indian tacos everyday if i could order one at the taco truck that's around the corner. in that case i might turn into an indian taco or worse, get sick of them.

el rancho

2009-01-06T20:33:00.000-08:00

view from our table at the el rancho restaraunt. "home to the stars". excellent green and red chili or should i say "christmas stylee". my parents always know the good spots, even when you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.

pink and green

2009-01-06T20:30:00.000-08:00

on the way to taos to watch a turtle dance at the pueblo on new years. wozers that was a mouth full. this is my idea of awesomeness. i love love love the use of color and images.

middle of somewhere

2009-01-06T19:57:00.000-08:00

kisses

2009-01-06T19:54:00.000-08:00

riley is the best kissing monster ever. i thought this vintage dog scarf (it belonged to my first dog ayers) was perfect for him.
turns out he loves scarves. it was pretty chilly on our trip so riri kept warm and fashionable in his kisses scarf. he's juat so damn cute.

roadtrip 2008-2009

2009-01-06T19:49:00.000-08:00

after christmas the parents, husband, dogs and i went on a southwest roadtrip. first stop canyon de shelly. a place i haven't been to since i was a kid. it was more awesome then i remember.

my future door

2009-01-06T19:42:00.000-08:00

my new hobby is to take photos of things that i one day hope to be in my home. it's part of my other new hobby which is manifesting my destiny. ohh wait that's an old hobby. anywho, this door was in gallop, new mexico at the el rancho hotel. the food was super delish and the decor was just right.

searanch

2008-10-01T12:54:00.000-07:00

the most lovely place on earth. the sea ranch. peter and i just got back from our new all time favorite place. this place is truly magic. there is no cellphone reception which makes it even better. we cooked, drank wine, hiked, frisbeed, played at the beach, cooked some more, hot tubbed, slept, read, played lots of cards, cooked some more and really understood that we now have our very very special place. we already have been making planes to rent the house in the spring. we'll always have the sea ranch.

memories

2008-08-14T13:03:00.001-07:00

it was almost three years since this photo was taken (by my darling friend hilary). ahh how time flies. the last couple of weeks i have been traveling a lot down memory lane. i've been reflecting a lot on the good and the bad. i think it's healthy to revisit different times in your life with a new perspective. sometimes things make more sense or you get a new lesson or sometimes things just don't matter anymore. this memory however always stays the same. it was a wonderful day full of lots and lots of love. i would love to plan another big celebration. i've been thinking of a reason why? maybe no reason is a good reason. maybe next summer peter and i should have a huge party just because. it could be called the "just cus party". we could have it catered by a taco truck and have a band and a pinata and we'll invite all our buddies from all over the country. then we could rent a huge house up in searanch and have another bash. ohh what fun it would be. sometimes i think i missed my calling. maybe i should be a party planner. maybe that will be my next career. ohh how i love a good party but, i love party favors even more.

first

2008-08-12T08:20:00.000-07:00

he's not zero anymore! last thursday riley turned one. it was one action packed day of doggy business. the beach, the pet store, a new collar, a new leash, a big boy dog bowl, lots of new toys, and finish it all off at his best buddy poppies house for dinner. it was the best day of his whole life. my mom was here this weekend so he got to continue the celebration of all that is riley. he gets so excited when he sees her. he even wets his pants a little.

searanch

2008-07-30T16:58:00.001-07:00

last weekend we went up to sea ranch. our friends julie and diana rented a house up there. it was such a special time. it was also super fun for riri too. julie and diana both have dogs, poppy and buddy. it was one big sleepover fest. i made a whole bunch of food, we drank some wine, played balderdash and star gazed. the stars were by far the most amazing part of the trip. i don't think i've sen stars like that in a long time. there are no city lights to get in the way. it was such a wonderful time. i'm already planning my next visit.

2008-07-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

lots and lots been goin on around here. peters been in and put of town. got in a little car accident. rosie came to visit. heath is in town. my uncle is coming to town. we're going out of town. pilates twice a week plus homework.farmers market every saturday bright and early. beautiful san francisco summer. fort funston happiness. lots of riley making funnies. lots and lots of cooking. can't believe how fast it all goes by.

lalalalala

2008-07-10T16:05:00.000-07:00

this picture reminds me of summer. not really sure why but it does. maybe it's the lighting. it was supposed to be super hot here again but it looks like we lucked out. it's actually perfect summer weather. today i went to the best drugstore i've been in a long time. it was huge, well stocked and full of tons of crap i didn't need. i love that! i refrained from buying a pair of portable ipod speaker that light up to the beat of the music. i am still thinking about why i just might need to go back and get them. it sort of a tough one though cuz i live in a loft and there is no need for more speakers. the bathroom might need it's own set of light-up speakers? huh, that's an idea. i had such a great time at the drugstore.as i was running from isle to isle trying not to buy stuff but reminding myself to put it on my imaginary might need this list, it dawned on me i hadn't done a drugstore in awhile. yeah i know this may sound weird but drugstores are a major part of me. i grew up biking to the one closest to my house and doing exactly what i did today. slowly walking down the isle wanting so many useless items and then selecting the ones i could afford. when i first moved away from home i had to start all over with a new drugstore but i found the right one. for years i cherished that drugstore. it helped that my first job was right next to it so that we could spend lunches together. chicago was a hard one for me. i never really found my special place. new york, ohh new york. there were so many but my favorite was only a short block away. that drugstore had the best picture frames and tastey snacks. weird combo but totally makes sense at the drugstore. so now it looks like i might have hit the jackpot. i already have plans to go and purchase the rest of the new hair product line that i'm testing out.

nanabread

2008-07-09T16:26:00.000-07:00

when sam was here we decided to make some banana bread. we made two versions, plain and chocolate chip. they were both delish especially toasted with butter. those were the good ol' days. now it's a banana minus the bread part.

roadshow

2008-07-09T07:36:00.001-07:00

went to the antique roadshow when it was in my hometown of palm springs. what a interesting experience it was. my aunt sandy and i had a real bonding experience. there was all kinds of people watching,which is one of my favorite hobbies. i do have to admit the roadshow is a lot different then what i expected. i had imagined it was more like some experts that will give you a genuine appraisal and if you have something really awesome they ask you to be on the show. no this was not the case. it's more like an audition and if your stuff fits the description of leading lady then you're in. sort of a killjoy. what's next the easter bunny isn't real?

party

2008-07-08T15:01:00.000-07:00

dog party that is. when i was in palm springs rosie and daniel stopped by on their way to joshua tree. they were dog sitting charlie so there were four heelers at this party two red and two blue. of course dina was the only girl but she can handle it. these guys were so funny cuz the whole time they were all bent on trying to get inside the house. charlie was especially funny when he decided to try and fit his whole body in the water bowl. i guess he was trying to cool off. he was even funnier when he attacked the sprinklers. what did i ever talk about before i had a dog? probably just boring human stuff.

home

2008-07-08T13:30:00.001-07:00

been back home for a week now. time sure does go by so fast these days. i guess that's the difference of being happy and sad. when you are happy days just fly past you and when you're sad, well you get the idea. california is experiencing a heat wave. i sure am glad to be experiencing san francisco's version of it. i went to venice beach a couple weeks ago and cut my trip super short because i couldn't deal with the amount of perspiration pouring out of my body. not to mention trying to sleep in that. riley and i spent most of the night awake wondering if we should just get in the car and go. i am glad i went though cuz i purchased my favorite new shirt there. it's a lovely knit top by margaret o'leary. i also got to spend a great day with rosie. we went to the santa monica farmers market (not bad), did some shopping on abbot kinney, montana and drank some delish coffe from groundworks. my dad and i also got to spend some quality time. although our plan to take the dogs to the dog beach washed away when we arrived to high tide and no beach. all in all it was worth the pain and suffering. i am such a baby when it comes to being hot and even more of a baby in humidity. thank the lord those summers of chicago and new york are behind me. san francisco summers are all about cute light sweaters. how happy this makes me. especially since saks was having this crazy sale in palm springs and no one was snatching up the warmer clothes so i was able to make my second favorite new purchase. it's sort of a three quarter sleeve sweatshirt jacket that doesn't button up. it's super cute is what i am trying to say. i have already put it in the rotation. so i'm super happy to be back home and welcome the high tempature's of 75 when i know how bad it could be.