Above is a picture of our friend, Lily Rain and myself, with flour on our face. The two of us, along with Coley, decided to make sugar cookies on Sunday so Lily could take them to school for her teachers and students. We had a really marvelous time getting into the baking and frosting of them. Although, we used a local lard for our shortening and I'm not sure that it enhanced the flavor of the cookies, but today they were all gone by the time Lily got home. Her grandfather is in San Jose for a couple of nights, so she's staying with us.
Tonight the three of us went to a local bar called La Vida Loca, where they were hosting a memorial service for our friend, Olen, who passed away on Sunday morning. Here's a picture of a mermaid out in front of the bar. She's something to look at, hmmmmm!!!!!
To the left is a type of "buddha" also in front of the bar. Notice the hand or mudra position. Really quite something to look at.
To the immediate right is a guy we call "Beach Kevin" because he absolutely loves going to the beach and every time I've seen him, this is how he is dressed.
Here is Coley with Freckles and Jerry having a drink for Olen. You can see a little of Mike, Freckles boyfriend. That's the couple I've pet-sat for a couple of times. Really good hearted people.
To the far right is "Brooklyn Jimmy" with his pal, BonBon. Jimmy says this dog will always stop and say "hi" to him no matter where he runs into him, that BonBon is his buddy. Jimmy is one of the really good guys I've met here in Costa Rica.
And, finally, the young man looking at the camera is Brennan, Olen' s grandson. He flew in on Sunday to be with his mom and to help with all the arrangements for his grandfather's funeral.
To the left is a type of "buddha" also in front of the bar. Notice the hand or mudra position. Really quite something to look at.
To the immediate right is a guy we call "Beach Kevin" because he absolutely loves going to the beach and every time I've seen him, this is how he is dressed.
Here is Coley with Freckles and Jerry having a drink for Olen. You can see a little of Mike, Freckles boyfriend. That's the couple I've pet-sat for a couple of times. Really good hearted people.
To the far right is "Brooklyn Jimmy" with his pal, BonBon. Jimmy says this dog will always stop and say "hi" to him no matter where he runs into him, that BonBon is his buddy. Jimmy is one of the really good guys I've met here in Costa Rica.
Just below is a real beauty, our friend, Linda.
She and her husband, Mark, live here with four children. She's another person I've really enjoyed meeting here.
And, finally, the young man looking at the camera is Brennan, Olen' s grandson. He flew in on Sunday to be with his mom and to help with all the arrangements for his grandfather's funeral.
Olen would have so loved the send off this evening. There were about 40 people at the bar to raise a glass in his honor. I didn't know him all that well, but whenever Coley and I went to Zi's Lounge, we could count on seeing Olen at the railing sipping on a beer watching the people go by. I'll miss my hug from him!!!
So take the time to tell your family and friends you love them. You never know which moment will be your last. To all of you reading this, I love you deeply!!!!!!
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