This is Bidwell Mansion in Chico Ca. It was really a mansion before it's time. It had hot running water even upstairs, which was the first house in Ca to have indoor plumbing. The grounds has a number of trees that are not from the area and some not even from the US. The man liked to experiment with plants, and raised their own animals and fruits vegetables. It is very intersting to visit these places and see the rich people's lifestyles.
In January we are going to go to Indio for a Western Motorhome Assn. Rally, they have 1500 motorhomes going so far. It amazes me how well organized it is, and how easy to get everyone parked. After that, we are going to a State Park near Palm Springs, for a 4 day weekend and then we are planning to go into Arizona and see an old friend of Susan's. Then we'll take it easy for a while (and hopefully save some money) so we can go on another multi state trip in the late spring. Now, gas prices are down (because were not taking any big trips), but they'll go up in May again. I hoping to be wrong.
