Another lovely weekend in Paradise!!!

You can't beat this weather. Mid 90's over the weekend, just wonderful. We had a very busy weekend with people in all week from all over. Los Angeles, (of course), Beverly Hills, Peoria AZ, Palm Springs (!), Santa Ana CA, San Francisco, Madison Heights MI and not forgetting our Scottish cousins from Edinburgh. It wasn't a very quiet weekend

To be continued!!!!!!!

Man attacked by Rabid Racoon!!!

No not really rabid we hope! Dennis was putting out the trash at his work, lifted up the lid of the dumpster, a raccoon was inside, lashed out and caught Dennis on the face ... nasty cuts and scratches. Many hours spent at the hospital but all's well thank goodness.

Now, a word about poolside etiquette ... it goes without saying and I am surprised I have to say it BUT .. sometimes there is 'activity' on, near or by the pool area. DO NOT TAKE CLANDESTINE PHOTOGRAPHS  either with a camera or on your cellphone. Luckily we persuaded the offender to delete the pictures.

ALSO, we are more than happy to let our guests play their own music although what's wrong with MY ipad I fail to grasp. BUT, when we ask for the music to be turned down, please don't try to argue with us or throw us filthy looks!

Apart from that, we've had a great weekend with visitors from Columbus, OH, San Diego, Ontario, Oxnard, Hacienda Heights, San Diego and from far flung Cathedral City. Not to forget our Canadian cousin from Vancouver.

The weather has cooled considerably back to a comfortable 85 today. Although we do love the heat, it's a bit early in the year for 90's+.  Not complaining.

Emergency at Chaps Inn

I can't believe I havn't mentioned this before ... however, last Sunday March 31st Stuart myself and guest Michael walked up to Rick's for dinner. When we got back here, our guests in number 10 told us they could hear their neighbour in room 9 making noises as if in pain. We rushed up but he had locked the deadbolt so had to dash down, get the deadbolt key, open the door ... and there is Robert on the bed obviously in pain and  drifting in and out of consciousness. Cut a long story short, I called 911 while Stuart held on to Robert trying to make him stay awake. The fire truck, paramedics, ambulance and more paramedics arrived. We could hear them coming up Indian Canyon (of course!) alerting the entire city.

It appears Robert was about to go into a diabetic coma and if the guys in 10 had not heard him and if we hadn't returned from Ricks when we did, there is no doubt he would be dead. He's fine now. Walked home from the hospital at 4.30am! Please don't do that again, Robert!!!!!

Great Party times!!!!

We are having a great time here in Palm Springs. Our friend Jim from Minneapolis is here for the 9th year. Wonderful weather up in the late 80's. Mike and John were here for the afternoon. We are planning a Pot Luck for Thursday. Jim will do his famous stuffed mushrooms and mini Ruebens. I think ribs were mentioned somewhere. We are expecting Tony  but there again, he calls and never turns up these days. We'll see.

Jim and I drove into North Hollywood yesterday. Met with John & Angela at their gorgeous West Toluca Lake estate, went to my place of work, W.M. Creations in NoHo and then on to the house on Radford Avenue. Unfortunately we missed a few people along the way ie John, Matthew, Jackie and Tommy. We then went to the Eclectic Wine Bar & Grill on Lankershim Blvd, the site of many a L O N G champagne brunch. I won't mention getting a bit lost trying to find Bob Hopes's house!!!!
A lovely day.

A Rip-Roaring Sucess

It was a great party for the send off of LOBOC last night. There were 60 people here for the catered dinner (catering by Leon's), and there was room for a few more. Now we know how many we can seat for any further events.

A sad event nevertheless. Friends who have know each other for years, meeting regularly, coming to Chaps Inn since 2001 except 2011 & 2012.

Grillmaster Vince cooking lunch

Here are a few pictures:

LOBOC

It looks like being a beautiful weekend for LOBOC thank goodness. No rain forecast, 84 today and up near the 90's over the weekend. There have been times in previous years when it has rained buckets and the run was cancelled. I don't think there is a run scheduled for this year. and no rain!

We're looking forward to it. Al & Gary arrived today. It might be a bit chaotic but we'll cope as usual!!

This year is the final Hurrah for LOBOC. The last and final gathering.

Season Started.

What a beautiful weekend for those who don't follow the Palm Springs weather. 85f approx 30c today, clear blue skies, no wind. Perfect.

We have Don back from Toronto, return visitors from Atlanta GA, Los Angeles, and our international guests from Germany. Guests in all week, so busy, busy, busy.