Prunedale, California to Visalia, California – 11/20/2014

NOVEMBER 20, 2014 (Thursday)

We left the place ready for the next guests and drove to Visalia, California to see Michael’s former boss and good friend George and his wife Mary. (Visalia is about a three hour drive from Prunedale.) George and Michael ran Corcoran Prison during a very difficult time. They bonded during the inmate wars/political wars/activist wars and the general enormity of a huge prison with an acute care hospital, protective housing unit, aids unit, maximum security section and on and on.

We shared a wonderful meal, great conversation and Michael and George reminisced and laughed and talked about how they should write a book. We spent the night in their lovely home and went to a great little place for breakfast.

George, serving wine with the Black Forrest Ham, sauteed vegetables, deviled eggs and salad. — George, serving wine with the black forest ham, sauteed vegetables, deviled eggs and salad.

The service and food was excellent and I don't think they got many complaints. — The service and food was excellent and I don’t think they got many complaints.

This man saw me photographing the signs and insisted I needed a picture of... — This man saw me photographing the signs and insisted I needed a picture of…

This man. He said It was okay and he wasn't wanted anywhere. — This man. He said It was okay and he wasn’t wanted anywhere. Couple of fun guys.

Caught the beautiful Mary in a utterance, George struck his pose and held it.

Second try, caught Mary in a blink. George could be a professional model, holds the pose. — Second try, caught Mary in a blink. George could be a professional model, holds the pose, knows how to work the camera!

Enjoyed the visit so much, totally spaced on food pictures. It was delicious and huge. Mary and George comparing features of our Prius compared to their Prius.

Off to outside Pheonix to visit a high school and college friend of Michael’s. That was our day, hope yours was great.