The Buzz

Recieved a book about Lessons and Teachings for Women Golfers from AM 950 KAHI MUSIC/GOLF CONNECTIONS Host Loyce Smallwood a few weeks back.  Thank you very much Loyce for the book.

The Golf Vixen suggested reading a book a day, so took her advice and plunged in. Started reading it today and found a lot of different aspects in the book that will help enhance my golf game.  They say the good players always visualize their shots. This is true.  The swing is a feeling.  As Orhan, Golf Instructor over at The Ridge says: "Feel the Feel", "Dance with your club."

Last week, practiced learning how to read a put from the fringe of the green.  Going to take time to figure that out, but learning is part of the process.

Only about halfway into the book and will post a complete book review later on.

 Here is the link to read some of it online: http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0684867346/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link

 

 

Bouncing around Old Town Auburn today was pleased to learn about all the changes taking place starting with the Gold Rush Mall where I learned Mimi of  The Silver Store will soon take the best location in the front of the mall; congrats to Mimi who has waited well over a decade for this opp.  Mahogany Gail moves to Tea Thyme up Sacramento Street as TT is now out of business.  Roseanne has opened a boutique in the back of the mall next to the veteran Sharon Stanley of  South of  The Border.  The Brookside eatery appears to be holding its own while Stan of  The Gold store is suffering with a serious injury and the Indian store has folded their tent.  I was very impressed with the scintillating lustre of  The OT Gallery and enjoyed my connection with the always enthusiastic Doreen Kidd who waxed joyously about the success of the Gallery.  Congrats to Kidd and all the creative artists.  Enjoyed a cup with Courthouse Coffee Owner Linda Lareau and daughter Lisa with her fashion-grooved daughter sitting outside on the sunny patio.  Headed over for a visit with good pal Syl Bruce who had her staff re-inventorying at the new location at the end of  High Street where Syl says she is happy in her new digs and will soon advertise a grand opening.   Plan on eating at Pasquale Ts next week at their new location next to the Downtown clock tower.  As a consumer, I'm pleased with all the changes and look forward to my shopping/dining choices in our happy hamlet.

We had a relative visiting from New Hampshire recently, and as good hosts do, we took her all around the area to see the sights. It was during this week-long adventure of daily excursions that I was reminded of what a plethora of wonderful natural sights and adventures Placer County and the surrounding area have to offer. All too often we get tied up in our busy lives and don't take the time to appreciate the beauty in nature all around us. There is truly so much to encounter just minutes from our doorsteps.

In one week's time, we were able to take in the wonder of the Foresthill Bridge along the Foresthill Divide and all the stunning canyon and river views, a closer look at the American River, Upper Lake Clementine and the amazing waterfall created by the dam, Overlook Park with a view to the canyon and dam site, another beautiful canyon view at Canyon View Overlook (off of Maidu), and a gorgeous Sunday drive along highway 49 where we stopped to check out the true heart of Gold Country, Sutter's Mill and Marshall Gold Discovery site. We also squeezed in a stroll in Old Town Auburn where we checked out several of the quaint shops and had a nice meal (along with beer for the men and cider for the ladies) at The Auburn Alehouse. Finally, we took a few hours to check out the museum in the Courthouse building where you can see the collection of Placer County's gold nuggets as well as lots of other items and books about the history of Gold Country.

Venturing outside of Placer County, we continued on 49 beyond Placerville where we eventually ended up in Amador county and (finally!) made it to Daffodil Hill (just outside Volcano, CA) to see the daffodils in full bloom. This was a somewhat long, windy drive to see a "quaint", but not neccesarily "breathtaking" sight. However, the discovery of a daylily flower farm/nursery and more importantly, a dozen or more wineries all nestled in a hilly area of Amador County, was worth the drive. I can only imagine the flower farm will be stunning when all the lilies are in full bloom and the nursery offered all sorts of flower and plant varieties that you don't find at your average box-store nursery. The wineries offer spendid views of vine-covered knolls, one after the other, and at least a day's worth of tasting!

Back in Auburn, we headed North on Highway 80 and up to Meadow Vista where we took a nice drive along Placer Hills Road and eventually down Plumtree Lane where the wonderful views of Bear River awaited us. Down in the canyon along the river, we were surrounded by Pine trees reaching up to the clouds. This is perhaps my favorite spot around here. It is a simple and serene surrounding. The crackling of the river over the rocks and the blue dragonflies dancing over the river always remind me that I am exactly where I want to be; home.

We also took the time to show our guest the lovely communities of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Both towns offer nice window-shopping opportunities. As a musician, I was especially excited about the World Instrument shop that we discovered in Nevada City as well as a neat little father-daughter art studio offering children's wall art, cards, bookmarks, etc.

After our week of discoveries, our visitor was most impressed by all the breathtaking views just minutes from our home in Christian Valley. She couldn't believe that some of these stops were just "side trips" along the way to a final destination.

If you haven't taken the time to find out about all the wonderful opportunities for outdoor adventure in our little paradise, you might be surprised to learn all that Placer County has to offer. According to the 2007 Placer County Citizens' Report, Placer County...

Has hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding

Has the largest concentration of world-class ski resorts in US

Has many lakes for boating, swimming, fishing and camping

Is home to the Tevis Cup 100-mile Hourse Endurance Race

Is home to the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run

Is in the heart of histroic Gold Rush country

Has 6 museums

In my estimation, everything described above is just a sampling of what the outdoors has to offer in our area . We didn't even make it up to the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe afterall, but that awe-inspiring trip will be reserved for the next visit!

Normally, do not write movie reviews on here, but figured I'd make do. This week a friend loaned me The Secret.  Popped into my stormin' green laptop and enjoyed!

The Secret gave me The Power to Believe in myself again and it was enpowering too. It was one of those movies that brought a positive life changing experiences which are happening at this very moment.

Got a new job on Friday. Start this Monday and the work fits me perfectly. It also incorporates a lot of my public speaking skills, communication skills, and media/print.

Looking forward to a new start.  It will be exciting. Going in the right direction helps. The movie mentioned that a lot. To follow your bliss.

Rating: five stars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Host Loyce Smallwood of AM 950 KAHI CONNECTIONS with John and Dee Price of The Rhythm Riders.

Were you hoping to catch Jonny Cash, June Carter and Pasty Cline in Auburn? You missed out. John and Dee Price of the Rhythm Riders were Loyce's musical guest on her AM 950 KAHI CONNECTIONS Program.

They are a tribute band dedicated to playing Johnny Cash, June Carter and Pasty Cline.  On The Golf Connection featured: Orhan Etiz, Golf Instructor at the Ridge,  Chief Blogger/Media Maven/Golfer/Promoter of AM 950 KAHI CONNECTIONS Liz Pope.

Enjoyed a wonderful show with both Loyce and Orhan. The Round Table was great. Really enjoyed hearing about John and Dee's experience in music and even Loyce's Husband Jack stopped in to chat.

Gained a lot of musical insight into Johnny Cash, June Carter and Patsy Cline. Linda Lareau owner of Courthouse Coffee enjoyed our company and engaged in our Round Table Discussion.  Of course took some notes.

This a wonderful opportunity on Thursdays at Courthouse Coffee to experience the Round Table at 10am.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This Week on the Golf Connection Segment of AM 950 KAHI CONNECTIONS with Host Loyce Smallwood.. Golf Instructor Orhan Etiz will guest with Host Loyce Smallwood and also Golfer/Blogger/Writer/Photograher and KAHI Enthusiast Liz Pope will co-host.

Orhan knows a lot of Golf Trivia and history. He will also provide some excellent golf tips for your game.

Tune into AM 950 CONNECTIONS this Thursday from 9am-10am. The GOLF CONNECTION Starts at 9:30am

Call in with questions and comments you might be the lucky winner of a free golf lesson with Orhan at The RIDGE Golf Course in North Auburn.

 

885-3565 Studio Line.

Stream online: www.kahi.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local Golf Vixen Cirbie Sheppard with AM 950 Host Loyce Smallwood.  Photo Courtesy of Spencer Strand.

Featured... Host Loyce Smallwood of AM 950 KAHI CONNECTIONS Program, Musician Clod Headgate from Nevada City and Local Golf Vixen Cirbie Sheppard, owner Stewart Schur of Dr. PC and Courthouse Coffee Owner Linda Lareau who engaged with us all in conversation. We all enjoyed a wonderful morning filled with Laughter and amusement.

Very nice to network/connect with Clod and talk about music and the guitar. He was so nice that he is going to provide me with some guitar tips in a few weeks. Which will be great.

Local Golf Vixen Cirbie Sheppard was generous to sign pictures for all of us. She is a wonderful gal who is amazing, intelligent, focused and has a zest for life.

Headed over to the Auburn Business Expo and networked with Diana Farr, Sales Manager from The Ridge, Ridge Manager Martine, her son Patrick and many more of the staff.

A day filled with lots of bonding,connecting and laughter. Looking forward to more Round Table Discussions over at Courthouse Coffee every Thursday at 10am. 

Looking forward to this weeks Program.

Very much enjoyed watching the movie Mandela and de Klerk, the story of  Nelson Mandela played by the wonderful Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk.  Of course the acting is excellent and the story is riveting and what a relief:  No profanity or nudity.  Unfortunately, because of the nature of apartheid/segregation, violence was depicted in a graphic manner--all offset by the stimulating conversations of Mandela and de Klerk in their attempts to end the violence and end segregation in South Africa.  This film inspires because it shows what one majestic man and his followers did to change the history of segregation in South Africa.  Poitier is a credit to his race and his profession and Caine certainly does a swell job in his role.  Four stars to this well-produced film set in Cape Town,  South Africa.

Enjoyed an absolutely incredible meal at Giovanni's in Colfax where I dined in splendid excess with Hubby Jack--recuperating from knee surgery--and celebrated Stuart's Shurr's birthday with Wife Christina.  I enjoyed every stitch of my dining experience from the tangy Bloody Mary to my tasty salad to my linguini with blackened prawns.  And let me mention the crusty bread dipped in vinegar/oil.   Living in Auburn for 20 years this October, I confess that it was Stuart's suggestion to visit this pleasing restaurant which I had never experienced in two decades.   For shame.   The service here was prompt and friendly and I know I shall become a regular and wish Giovanni's continued success.  Yum.