We ran out to the local carnival by Oracle Arena to get some nightshots with my G1X.
Author Archives: grant
51 yrs
Today marks my 51st Birthday. Unfortunately I couldn’t get the day off so I figured I’d treat myself throughout the day. My morning started with Sandy handing me a lovely heart felt Birthday card. After a call in Rancho Cordova I stumbled upon a Pho eatery and while the Pho was just ok this poster …
Iron Lunch
To continue our Japanese weekend, Sandy was nice enough to make rezzies at Morimoto’s in Napa. I couldn’t have asked for a nicer gift.
Pre Birthday Slurp
Cait set up a Orenchi Birthday dinner for me, thanks Cait. We had to get there early as the line starts before they even open. Needless to say the ramen was superb. Rick & Jen had some good news for us as well.
Friday Night Sushi
After pruning the tree in the backyard I was in no mood to cook so that always means a trip to our local Angel Fish.
Day off
Took today off and promised myself I would go out and shoot some photos. After I walked Sandy to the ferry, I shot a few by the water. I wasn’t in the right position for the morning sun with regards to the rowers.
Canon 5D Mark III
If you are reading this that means Sandy hasn’t killed me cause I just ordered the Mark III as it was announced today. Also a matching strobe 600EX RT. I just sold my Mark II to Sandy’s cousin the other day.
Johnny Garlic’s
We were in Dublin today so we decided to give Johnny Garlic’s a try. Reviews were mixed.
Backyard View
It was inevitable, the development behind us is winding down. I haven’t decided if the blocking of the evening wind is worth change in our view.
Weak signal
Sandy owns an iPhone and the AT&T signal in our house is terrible. The same is true for my iPad. What’s odd is I can see the cell tower from the guest bedroom. So in previous wall opening session for speaker installations I noticed horizontal metal bars throughout the walls. Anyway not to get technical, …