Fabulous in Folsom

Shug's motto

 

Biggie in the hood.

 Reaching Folsom in the early evening, we  like the city immediately. Big trees and luxurious foliage line the streets which actually have bike paths. We feel a good vibe as we approach our friends' house. Eileen and Jackie, friends from Colorado Springs, moved to Folsom a couple of years ago. Biggie Moms rolls into the neighborhood and lays claim to a spot Eileen has measured out in front of their house. We trim a few branches and Biggie Moms looks happy. Jackie and Eileen have a wonderful house, warm and roomy, infused with natural light and a spacious fenced yard for Ms Shug. During our several days' stay we share meals and conversation,  and take guided-tours of the old downtown and other local highlights. We swim in the pool and fall in love with Jackie's outdoor shower. Jackie and Eileen pamper Shug and treat her like their own. She's still talking about how much she loved it when Eileen hand-fed her watermelon and Jackie greeted her in the morning like she's a real person (which, of course, she is). 

Eileen feeding Shug watermelon



Great bike paths in Folsom

Luckily, Eileen is an able handy woman and she helps us install our replacement steps. After a successful step installation, we celebrate with a nice bike ride around Natoma Lake. Folsom has an old downtown and great bike paths winding through the city for walking and bike riding. The trails hug the shore of the American River and Notoma Lake so people are out and about biking, running, and rowing. Next time we will take advantage of the all bike path-route to Sacramento and the easy access kayaking.

Jackie and Eileen

Annette, Eileen and Kristy

    

Kristy, Annette and Shug above the American River