In order to properly celebrate Jen’s Birthday we met at Little Sheep Hot Pot in San Mateo. Later we surprised her at Peet’s with a birthday cake. Imagine Jon & myself lighting the candles on the dark sidewalk in a light drizzle/wind & walking it in to the coffee shop, hoping the box wouldn’t catch …
Monthly Archives: October 2010
La Penca Azul
This morning we had an eye appointment and we were a bit early so we had breakfast at La Penca Azul (formerly La Pinata).
Livermore Wildlife
Today I had a call in Livermore, out by Wente Vineyards. I decided to take my cam as I always see something out in the countryside.
Tuesday
Had 105K miles on Maxi so I turned her in today. I got Alli in exchange, 2011 Nissan Altima. Later I met Arlene for dinner at Kingfish. The Sea Bass was excellent. I now know the secret of Arlene’s diet. She orders the Beignets for desert and makes me eat 5 outta the 6.
Sat AM Brkfst
Got up early and had permission to eat at Ole’s Waffle Shop while Sandy slept in. Did she miss out or what?
Jon In San Mateo
This Friday turned into a date night as we had tickets to see Jon play at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Of course we had to eat before the show, Patio Filipino to the rescue. Chicharon Bulaklak, Lengua Champignon, Sizzling Pork Sisig & Bulalo Soup. While consuming pigs head, intestines & beef tongue doesn’t …
Rome 1975
I wish I had this photo before we went to Rome. I could have duplicated it.
That Big Red Thing
Had to go over the Golden Gate Bridge today so I thought I’d stop and shoot a few.
10-10-10 Pho Ha
Mary Ann was in town so we drove down to San Jose to meet her for a Pho lunch. I like my T-Shirt better, although I should have shaved. To further the Vietnamese experience I had an avocado shake afterwards.
Pasta Throwdown
Inspired by the Ikedas, Sandy decided it was time to cook our black ink pasta we purchased from Italy. She challenged me to a black pasta throwdown. We had to acquire our ingredients from the same local store and the dishes had to be ready by 6:00. Challenger 1: Pilipino Pasta Lover – Sandy Barin-Goya. …