I am in the Best Western in Healdsburg. The drive from Carmel to Santa Rosa was great, the shortest ever for that trip. Elvon is now in a very nice rehab place for a month or so, and then he will move to Memory Care on our campus. I move back into our apartment on Monday. Can’t wait.
Things are really looking up. There’s a lovely little shop on Healdsburg Ave. that has been taking donations and giving free clothing to fire refugees. I got two outfits, that are really spiffy, including a pair of Amalfi shoes. Then I went to the “free Store” near the Post Office and got some outfits for Elvon. Since they are going to cut the left leg open, you wouldn’t want his slacks to be expensive. Free is a great price. I also got him a great cotton sweater, one we would have called a “Dale Sheldon Special”, only it is in his colors. He loves it. I love that he is interested enough to love it. He is getting both Physical and Occupational Therapy and I have been reassured that he is getting the first available place at The Terraces, our Memory Care.
Last night Pat, Mike and I had dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen, my favorite restaurant in Healdsburg. They have a wonderful local’s special. Three beautiful courses for $27. Best of all, there’s no corkage, if the wine you bring is grown and made in Sonoma. If you are close to here, come up and have dinner before Thanksgiving. It’s a great bargain. If you want to come tomorrow night, I’ll join you. Sunday night, I’ll be dining in Napa. Anyone want to join me?
Helen Megan 
Where in Napa?
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Very happy for you. Take care, Diann
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Hi Helen
I am so glad to hear that you are close to home and can move back into your apartment on Monday – you have had quite and ordeal!!
Take care.
Love,
Mariann
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Il y a un trou à travers les nuages ma chère, je pense à toi et je sens dans ton discours que les choses vont aller pour le mieux.XX
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Helen, congratulations for getting through (almost) this horrendous experience in one piece. You sound to be in high spirits! And Elvon is in a much better place now.
Love,
Pati and Don
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Happy days are here again !!!!
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Helen, you are marvelous. And leave it to you to find Amalfi shoes!!
Marlene
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Helen, this sounds good, am very happy for both of you that it ll seems to come to a situation that seemt o be esier to handle. Am very glad also for Elvon
…you have been very brave, love you, Ulla
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So glad things are coming up. I know you are glad to be on your home turf. I wish I would be in Napa. I would certainly go to dinner with you. Have a good time, you deserve it. Love and roses, Lottie
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So glad you are back in your hood. Wish we could be in Napa but unfortunately not. Remember Willie Nelson “On the Road Again”. We love the song, but dont do it.
Stay safe and warm. Love you, Paula
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So good to hear that your adventure is coming to a good end. I’ll be thinking of you on Monday. Hope everything settles down. Hugs Pat
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Would love to join you – but too far!! Glad your adventures are coming to a close – you are both in our thoughts and prayers – you will be glad to settle instead of driving all over the country!
Isabel & Willie
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Hi Helen – Haven’t been on the internet and just got back on tonight…so didn’t know you were in Napa. Sorry! We’ve been cleaning up around the yard, and in the gully behind our house to cut down burnt foliage. So, next time you are in Napa, do call! Glad to hear that Elvon is settling down and getting care. You had quite an unusual venture driving from Santa Rosa to Carmel and there about, trying to flee from the fire and the smoky air. Finally, you are back in your old stomping grounds and Elvon is getting the care he needs. You did wonders in trying to keep Elvon’s spirit up and it looks like you have been successful. Now it’s time for you to rest and relax a bit so you can take care of yourself…Thanks for keeping in touch! ~~ Sylvia
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