Goya Blog – Page 79 – The life and times of a true knucklehead

Jim Pire

We got together with Jim & Kelly again and had a wonderful dinner at Nido. What better opportunity to shoot a portrait.

MAC Bunny

Last night we got together with Mary Ann before she flew home & had dinner at Jang Su Jang in Santa Clara.

Trabocco

Last Saturday we got to try the new Italian place Trabocco in South Shore. We met Jim & Kelly over there.

Elizabeth Spencer Wines

During my annual PBS pledge drive I happen to receive a gift certificate for Elizabeth Spencer Wines. Well today we decided to redeem it and what better couple to take with us than Paul & Brenda.

We walked out of there with a nice cab and then shuttled over to Long Meadow Ranch for lunch.

Judy

It’s been a little over a year since Sandy’s beloved Judy passed.

6963 mile Lengua Throwdown

When I taste something good, I try to recreate it while adding my own touch. Mommi’s lengua is one of those dishes. Now while Mommi was not here we thawed a portion from the freezer.

I topped mine with 3 types of mushrooms. In fairness I should wait til her next visit for the actual throwdown.

Oakland Zoo Lights 2014

We finally made it over to Oakland Zoo Lights.

We went to Jon & Kathy’s for our annual Christmas Party. I tried to keep my picture taking to a minimum, but had to take portraits. I need to change my methodology. I was so intent on getting the bokeh from the Christmas tree lights and I was shooting at f2-2.8. This created some focus issues that I could not see on that little 3″ screen. Perhaps I need to complete that iPad tethering project.