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I’d not heard of L’Ours before. Anyone else? So here are a few videos:

Trailer:

Cougar scene:

You can find a lot more on YouTube. Gee, bears seem so cute and cuddly when they’re little. And in a movie.

The Hilton Hotel we are staying in is said to be a smoke free hotel. Our room smells like cigarette smoke. I absolutely hate this smell, but I’m trying very hard to not get uptight about it. I may skip washing my hair, though; it’s gonna reek no matter what.

I’ve never had to deal with this at this hotel before. Oh well. Win some, lose some. They may lose me. Big fail, Hilton!

We met up with Kelsey and Mel for a really tasty Indian dinner. Now I’m feeling mighty stuffed. I think Dan and I will attempt to eat light tomorrow. Who knows, though, if we’ll succeed.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch … or at our house anyway, I’m guessing Brandon and Jameson (both are there) are gearing up for the start of the Tour de France. I’ve set the TV to record it, too, so I can watch it if I feel like it when we get back home.

And that’s the news from Orange County. Over and out.

After finishing with my one and only student today (so many canceled this week … as if they have summer vacation or something) I officially declared myself on vacation until Monday. I mean … really … I’m on vacation! Of course I’ll still do a bit of cleaning up after dinner tonight, but I’m not going to think oboe, I’m not going to think major cleaning, and I’m going to attempt relaxation without worry or stress.

I’ll get back to you on Monday with how I did.

Dan and I are off to SoCal. Brandon and Jameson will be here, keeping the house safe, clean, and … well … maybe they’ll just take care of that back yard too.

Okay. I’m dreaming on that last one. But I’m on vacation so I can dream if I wanna. So there!

Dan, Jameson and I walked downtown to get ice cream at close to 9:00 PM. It’s now 1:21 AM and of course I’m awake.

I know better, but sometimes I break my rules and there you go … I pay the price.