Boomsters Lifestyles

We got around to the Trails Challenge 2018 today.  The Trails Challenge is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year.  Over 10,000 people participate to explore the Bay Area's regional parks and to stay fit outdoors.  The program is free and works in   partnership between the East Bay Regional Park District,  Kaiser Permanente , and the  Regional Parks Foundation . No registration is required, a free t-shirt and guidebook is available at participating visitor's centers if supplies are still available.  However, the guidebook is online and completely down loadable.  The Guidebook includes detailed trail descriptions for hikes in 20 Regional Parks or Trails. Hikes range from easy to challenging. There are trails open to hikers, bicyclists, dogs, and equestrians, and many are wheelchair accessible. To complete the challenge, hike five of the trails – or 26.2 miles of trails. They also have a trails app that is down loadable on your smart phone. Upon co

On May 20th, 2018, I completed the third race for the Tour de Fit.  The cause was for the Serotonin Surge charities located at Natomas Oaks Park.  The Serotonin Surge Charities promotes health, wellness and benevolence of the Sacramento region.  The run benefits clinics that are medically under-insured and uninsured.   Definition of Serotonin- The "feel good" brain chemical. I participated in the walk race.  I don't really have a goal except that it's motivation to get out and see beautiful country here in the Bay Area.  This third medal is one of four medals for the Tour de Fit which once complete all connects together. The next race is the Davis Moon Light Race July 7.  To sign up visit: http://changeofpace.com/tour-de-fit/ Upon finishing the race some of the Sponsors are as follows: Well Space Health 2425 Alhambra Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817 926-550-5443 Hours 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week Immediate Care program for same day care, evaluation

Castle Winery in Napa Valley Castello di Amorosa is an authentic Tuscan castle in the Napa Valley here they make authentic Italian Style wines.  Two thirds of the Castello is underground featuring 8 levels where 4 levels are above ground.  There are 107 rooms , 121,000 square feet, 3 acres.  200 containers were brought from Europe filled with old materials, furnishings, antiques, bricks.  The owner designed the castle to reflect a medieval atmosphere to include a drawbridge, towers, courtyards and even a moat.   It has a deep well, and a church.  The Great Hall is used for dinners and filming.  The greatest feature is their massive collections of wine both new and the spoiled that line the wall.   The owner added one unique touch, a prison and torture chamber. The Castello di Amorosa specializes in small lots of wines sold only at the winery.  Castello di Amorosa  "The Castle of Love" designed with love by Dario Sattui Visit www.castellodiamorosa.com for more infor

Last night I was on my way to the parking lot.   I had just finished a meeting at Morton’s steakhouse in the “City”.     As normal, the homeless were scattered throughout the streets.   Some walked up to me with their cups.   The others were in wheelchairs, standing against a wall, hidden in a corner, or sitting on the sidewalk.   Their existence is eminent.   There used to be stronger laws for loitering.    What do you do when the homeless have nowhere to go?   They have only had cardboards and salvaged blankets. As I was passing some of the eateries, I was thinking how the owners overprice their food.   A young man asked if I could help him get something to eat.   My first instinct, was to say, “I’m sorry, I can’t.”   I’ve given money many times, given my leftover food but of late, I donate to the professionals who know how to help the people.    He simply said, “Ok, I understand.”   I saw he was getting ready to cross the street.   He was bothering anybody.   I went back, ca

 I had the roughest day today.  Pretty much this has nothing to do with a certain spot in the Bay Area.  It's more about the nice people in Benicia and my nice dentist Dr. Fong in Hercules. I was at the post office today, very stressed.  Nothing went right today.  I was opening the car door and hit my right hand with the ring I got from Cozumel.  The stone fell off.  I could not find it.  Two ladies asked me if I was looking for something, and I told them that I lost my rock.  It's a rare rock so I was getting more upset by the minute.  Finally, I thanked the two ladies and said that I was just going to say a prayer and leave, which I did.  I had a dentist appointment. One of the ladies said that she would pray for me as well.  I went to the dentist, and told her what happened.  I told her that I just had to let go because it's material.  Then the dentist said it will come back to you then.  I was thinking that the rock was there, it's in the pile of leaves in

San Francisco Fleet Week  event that honors the contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces as well as the servants among civilian- and military-based Humanitarian Services. Though Fleet week is most acknowledged for honoring the military.  The event supports the knowledge of humanitarian assistance.   The participants in humanitarian assistance village demonstrates both military and civilian capabilities in times of disasters.  This year Fleet Week Dates are October 3- 10, 2016.  For more information visit : http://fleetweeksf.org/tickets/