My girlfriend, Karen, from Atlanta came out to spend a couple of days with us starting November 21.  She came out to pick up a new Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy from HPK Tropaco.

We went out to dinner at Karl Strauss Brewery & Gardens in Sorrento Mesa on Friday night and had a really nice dinner (Richard, Karen and I).

Saturday, we headed out to the Wild Animal Park in Escondido and then check out the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens not far from our house.  Wow!  Richard and I had never been there before and I had been meaning to check it out.  We need to check it out it more detail next time.  They do the actual brewing right there!  They have tours and beautiful gardens with paths for Jonathan to run around and check.  The food and beer was fantastic as well!

Sunday I drove Karen to the breeder to pick up her puppy that she had chosen the day before and then drove her to the airport.  Harper is her name and here is a picture of the two of them!