About a week before our anniversary Kelley (Jim & Shirley’s daughter) wanted to do something nice for her Mom’s birthday so she purchased a groupon at the Sonoma Coast Villa for a one nights stay for Feb 19th! We were out with Jim & Shirley and said that was our anniversary date would they mind if we joined them? Of course they said we would just love it! So we purchased a groupon and made our reservation!
We arrived at Jim & Shirley’s about 930am on the 19th.. There awaited us were their wonderful smiling faces and ready for the what the day would bring! We had a champagne toast and opened a lovely gift of wine glasses with a bottle of wine!
Jim had the van all clean and ready for us to embark. Jim was our chauffeur for our trip. We all were on our way in no time.
All of us talking about what was going to unfold that very day. The day was full of sunshine and happiness, so our adventure began!
We stopped at J & S daughters to drop off something for her in Santa Rosa and then off we went arriving in Occidental about noonish. We started at the Union Hotel for our first cocktail of the day, a bloody mary. Very good. However, the bartender didn’t seem to be to happy and she was a bit cold. They may want to rethink getting a bartender with a little more personality..?? From here we walk about the grounds to check them out, as it was possible we might have our lunch here.
We decided we really weren’t hungry yet and started walking about the town, visiting different shops. Shirley bought me this cute ring.. 
Then we landed at Negris for a cocktail and some appetizers. We had decided now that we would wait till about after we checked into our room and then go eat. Negris was nice. I had heard some not so good things about their food, so we weren’t planning on eating here. At this point we weren’t really sure where we would eat dinner.
So off we went to check into our Hotel..
Oh the Villa is gorgeous! When we arrived we went to check in.. and guess who couldn't find her “groupon” print out?? Of course it was me! DANG! Well it took me about an hour before I could get signed on the internet and get the darn thing.. whewww..
In this photo above I wasn’t sure who’s anniversary
it was?? 
All checked in.. woo hooo!! Our rooms were lovely.. Clearn and grounds were lovely! Very upscale Hotel..
We all had a drink and then we were deciding where to go for dinner? This was Wednesday evening? Not like it was Friday and it is winter, not the top of the tourist season.. ummm.. so we talked about some different places checked the internet, called a few places all closed! Dinucci’s, Stormy’s, aaahh the William Tell House in Tamales is open..
OMG the bar was packed when we arrived! and still full when we were done eating!! We had such a fun time at the William TellWilliam Tell!! Dinner was very good! Atmosphere was lively and fun! Marcos the owner was a kick, Denise the bartender is so funny! Cathy our wait person was awesome! What a terrific time we had!! Thanks William Tell!! We will be back!!
fun with wonderful friends!! Thank you Jim & Shirley for always embarking on a wonderful adventure!! 
Well the evening isn’t over yet. We returned to our “Villa” where would would like to go hot tubing. Just one little dilemma, we all forgot our suits! So we improvised.. Use your imagination.. 
OUR UNDER CLOTHES!! You can only do this with very special friends.. Love you guys~!
Thursday Morning:
I am sure Jim & Shirley had a total head start on us that morning. They were already ready for the day at 8am! So we got ourselves together and were finally ready for the day by 9am.. We packed up our things and headed for the continental breakfast in the dinning area..We were greeted by the “manager” can’t remember his name (he was a prior owner of the Sonoma Coast Villa) and we also meet the new owner “Perry”.. We found ourselves a lovely linen table for 4 with fresh flowers on the tables and proceeded to get our breakfast. Delicious breakfast.. There was even a Quiche with different veggies.. very good. Soon we were on our way to the coast, about a 5 minute ride from the Villa..
We checked out some of the local camping and walked along Bodega Head tried to see if we could see any whales.. no luck there. The day was gorgeous, clear and no fog! Took quite few photos.
From here we headed to Santa Rosa for lunch at Bj’s at the Coddingtown mall.
On our way in I saw some familiar faces that I hadn’t seen in many many years!! My friend Christina and her daughters Martha and Griselda and cousin… Loved it..
Soon I said my goodbyes and we went in for Lunch to Bj’s..
We had a delightful lunch. We chatted on what a great adventure we had. But it wasn’t over yet.. We stopped at the Villa Restaurant in Santa Rosa, then over the hill to Calistoga and stopped in a few places there. Once we were over the hill we stopped in at the Twin Pines, looking to hopefully play a match play, but too late.. We walked around the gift shop, fooled around a bit, then off we went to Jim & Shirley's..
By the time we arrived at J & S, it was about 8pm.. We had talked about having a dinner at J & S on Sunday 2/23. Jim & Shirley to host the party and Linda to cook it!! Sounds great to me. We were on the phone calling Faith & Rudy and Milt & Ellen.. All are coming on Sunday..
So ends a lovely 2 days of GREAT ADVENTURES with Fantastic Friends!! Until we embark on another adventure.. We have these great memories!! Happy Trails!
Keep watch for Dinner Party at Jim & Shirley’s 2/23/14!
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