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Shoot em

Today I decided to shoot anything that moved that I could see from my backyard. BTW I don’t know why but wordpress handles my thumbnails differently. The focus is always soft compared to the linked image.

Posted bygrantAugust 16, 2011June 26, 2020Posted inLocal, PhotographyLeave a comment on Shoot em

Asena II

Took Arlene to Asena last night. We had a great time, the food was very tasty. Arlene had the eggplant, Sandy had the scallion fettuccine and grilled prawns and I had the prawn ravioli.

Posted bygrantAugust 13, 2011June 26, 2020Posted inFood, Friends, LocalLeave a comment on Asena II

Enssaro

Last night we met Kathy at Enssaro in Oakland for our 1st Ethiopian dinner. We didn’t have a clue so we let Kathy do all the ordering. The food was wonderful as the Harar Beer was too. It was fun eating with our hands. Although I was a bit puzzled by the mousse cake desert …

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Posted bygrantJuly 24, 2011March 12, 2021Posted inFamily, Food, Local, S95Leave a comment on Enssaro

Asena

Tonight we met Uncle Russell and Aunty Sachi for dinner at Asena here in downtown Alameda. Let’s see pear martini, endive salad, gnocchi, panna cotta & liquored up coffee.

Posted bygrantJuly 9, 2011June 26, 2020Posted inFamily, Food, LocalLeave a comment on Asena

Toe Fu In Festation

Today we went into Japan Town in San Francisco to check out the Tofu Festival. Later we went to Sapporo-Ya for a Ramen lunch.

Posted bygrantJune 11, 2011October 2, 2020Posted inFood, G12, Local1 Comment on Toe Fu In Festation

Egret Eyeland

I don’t recall for as long as we lived here, a whole flock (20 or so) of Egrets nesting in one of the trees on the island. It was difficult to get a good angle as they were so high.

Posted bygrantJune 10, 2011October 2, 2020Posted in7D, Animals, Local, Photography1 Comment on Egret Eyeland

Post Birthday

Today we had brunch at Pappos, then followed that with an X men movie.

Posted bygrantJune 5, 2011October 2, 2020Posted inFood, G12, LocalLeave a comment on Post Birthday

12 mins 84 photos

Weekend morning ritual, coffee, cam, lagoon. Followed by a duck shoot….

Posted bygrantMay 1, 2011October 2, 2020Posted in7D, Animals, LocalLeave a comment on 12 mins 84 photos

70º Spring Day

After dumping my cup of coffee all over the kitchen counter, I did  my morning ritual of watering the plants & sitting by the water with camera in tow waiting for something to happen. We’re finalizing Mutha’s Day menu which meant taking a trip down to San Leandro to visit with some piggy’s. In the …

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Posted bygrantApril 30, 2011October 2, 2020Posted in7D, Animals, LocalLeave a comment on 70º Spring Day

Tuesday Dining

Had to work in San Jose so I gave Jon a call and he took me out to Orenchi Ramen. It was so good. Later in the evening, Arlene met us in the City. We had a Cuban dinner at Cha Cha Cha. The Lechon Asado was great. I was so food focused today I …

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Posted bygrantApril 26, 2011October 2, 2020Posted inFamily, Food, Friends, Local, S951 Comment on Tuesday Dining

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