Last weekend, we flew to LA to see my ailing father. He is down to 111 lbs and so I decided not to photograph him. We just hung out while he slept most of the day. Before we left, Sandy and I ventured into the backyard for the customary visit with my father’s orchids. The …
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Got Wood
Tonight in a belated birthday celebration, we met Auntie Sachi & Uncle Russell for dinner at the Wood Tavern in Oakland. Happy birthday Auntie!
Road Trip
Had to go to Porterville the other day. Stopped off at Traver Cafe 99 for dinner and to check out some of their animals. That son of a biscuit almost got my camera!
A Late B-Day Celebration
Today the kids bought me lunch at Sakoon in Mountain View. I’ve been wanting to try this place for a long time. Of course I forgot to take a single photo. Thanks to Tami, Chris, Rick, Jen & of course Sandy.
Honolulu March 2010
Spring maintenance due. Weather not so good. I did manage to bring back a SPAM cookbook for Sandy.
I’m a 49er
I finally learned after 49 years to play it smart and take the day off from work on my birthday. We were visited by a pair of Canada Geese in our backyard panhandling for food. I don’t know if that was some kind of omen. We had a great breakfast at Ole’s right here in …
March Header
Sandy took the above pano at the SF capital building, which is the blogs March header. You can see Rhea, Ysabela & Alex on the right.
Clam man
BTW Sandy made Linguine & Claim Sauce last night… I’m so lucky.
Cheese it
I had a trip to Sonora today and I turned off the road immediately when I saw the Oakdale Cheese Factory. I bought myself a bag of Gouda Cheese Curds. As I strolled out back I saw a number of of farm animals. You think they make llama cheese? I don’t wanna be the one …
Late Feb Sat AM
Yesterday I woke up early to water the plants and noticed our royal star magnolia tree is blooming. Later we had brunch at the new Mexican restaurant in town, Otaez. Sandy had the 3 taco (lengua & fish) plate & I had the huevos con chorizo.