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Posts from ’08

Puu’honuah, Hawaii

Snorkeling near City of Refuge, with turtles, dolphins, and fishies. And a party on the lanai back at the Sachs’ after with old family friends.

Pololu, Hawaii

Matt and I hike down the gorge on the north side of the big island.

Kona, Hawaii

My first day at the beach, in Puaho, Big Island, Hawaii.

Thanksgiving 2008

Anthony, Matt, Darryl, and I celebrate the holiday at the oceanside.

Obama wins

Anthony, Matt, and I head into the Castro for impromptu street dancing.

Emily’s visit

Emily comes to SF with her baby Noo-noo.

Big Basin

Camping under cool redwoods with John, Stacy, Matt, Darryl and Anthony.

Luke and Jack visit

Two of my brothers come visit California.

Harbin hotsprings

Matt and I go to Harbin for some birthday relaxing.

Ben & Keith wedding

The wedding reception for Ben and Keith’s knot-tying.

Copper friends

John and Stacy come up to Copperopolis for some real summer times.

Bret’s goodbye picnic

Our last day with the Boodles!

Patio swing

I’m now lounging in style, thanks to Gram and Mel. They’ve bequeathed me the wonderful 1965 couch swing from my great grandma Mello’s patio. A bit rusty, but nothing that a fresh coat of Derusto paint wouldn’t cure. New covering and voila! How I love it…

Jelly Belly factory tour

Lee, Matt, Ben, and I head for the land of JellyBellies.

Darryl’s housewarming

Darryl has us all over to his new pad on Noe St

Gale family visit

The niece and neph come to town.

Fort Lauderdale

A trip to see Yves and hang out at the beach in Florida.

Aunt Ginger’s

The annual gathering up in Sebastopol (or, this year: Petaluma).

Memorial Day

Darryl hosts a little party in honor of the day.

Gramma’s

Matt, Darryl, Jax and I head up to the lake for sunlaxation.

Funston fun

Matt and I take Jax to the beach.

Noah visit

Sister Emily, Joshua, and baby Noah come for an SF stay.

Birthday bash ’08

The semi-famous birthday bash of joint March boys John, Lee, and Patrick.

Alum Rock

Matt and I stroll Penitencia Creek, Alum Rock Park, and In-and-Out Burgers.

Northstar Tahoe

Darryl and I try some idyllic midweek snowboarding at Northstar Tahoe.