Monday, March 1, 2010

THE Bingo Event of the Year!

Well, last Saturday I attended my third Soroptimist Bingo Bash. Unlike your grandmother's church bingo, this one features appetizers, free-flowing wine, dinner, raffle prizes and 10 bingo games with the value of each game's prize package being between $ 800-$ 1000. As you can see, some people found the evening shocking.

Estates Gallery in Fort Bragg

Life on the North Coast is like a treasure hunt. I have been here almost 3 years now and I am still finding new and interesting places. With over 20 inches of rain in the last few weeks, the challenge has been finding places to explore in the rain.

Recently, I found Estates Gallery in Fort Bragg. It is a warren of stacks and small rooms filled with books and great places to sit and browse.


The store is owned by Richard Lina. He opened it in 1983 and through his diligence and knowledge, has filled it with the most interesting and amazing collection imaginable. It is the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon.