Back to the homestead in Seattle. Dec 21-27. 2002 Continue reading “Christmas ’02”
Christmas ’02
Candy and Maher
Lee’s sister Candy and Maher host a major shindig to celebrate the happy news. Dec 14. 2002 Continue reading “Candy and Maher”
Holiday Party 2002
Drew and I host a bash to say farewell to our friends and their friends before the Christmas deflation of San Francisco. Dec 11. 2002 Continue reading “Holiday Party 2002”
Burton and Tracie Wed
My former roommate, Burton, and his fiance Tracie get married at the Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. Lovely ceremony… and we had fun decorating their getaway car! Dec 7. 2002 Continue reading “Burton and Tracie Wed”
Darryl’s 29th Birthday
Four of us head out of town to Russian River to celebrate Darryl’s last birthday of his twenties. Nov 13-20 . 2002 Continue reading “Darryl’s 29th Birthday”
Fiesta del Fall
A small gathering of the old Casa Hispana class — well… maybe just an excuse for a cocktail party. Drank up! Nov 15 . 2002 Continue reading “Fiesta del Fall”
Thanksgiving 2002
I hosted our annual dinner together here at the house. Nov 13-20 . 2002 Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2002”
Yves returns
An encore visit from my Swiss-American buddy, Yves. A much happier visit this time, splashed in warm November sun. Nov 13-20 . 2002 Continue reading “Yves returns”
Jonathan van Nuys 30th Birthday
Jonathan Van Nuys breaks through the 30s barrier. Nov 8 . 2002 Continue reading “Jonathan van Nuys 30th Birthday”
Halloween 2002
Down to the wire with the costume, but it turned out okay. Oct 31. 2002 Continue reading “Halloween 2002”
Grass Valley
A trip to John’s hippie bro and sis’s place in the hills of Grass Valley. Oct 25-27. 2002 Continue reading “Grass Valley”
Mel and Gram’s
A weekend with just me and the grandfolk. Sep 19-21. 2002 Continue reading “Mel and Gram’s”
Spencer’s Birthday
The big bash in honor of Spencer’s 30th. Sep 13. 2002 Continue reading “Spencer’s Birthday”
Redwood Summer (Big Basin)
Back to the redwood forest we went. Sep 7-9. 2002 Continue reading “Redwood Summer (Big Basin)”
Labor Day Picnic
An afternoon around Lake Temescal with the boys… Sep 2. 2002 Continue reading “Labor Day Picnic”
Roosevelt High School Reunion 1982
Roosevelt High School in Seattle, WA — twenty years later! Aug 23-25. 2002 Continue reading “Roosevelt High School Reunion 1982”
Mike Woo’s Birthday
Celebrating another year with friends. Aug 23-25. 2002 Continue reading “Mike Woo’s Birthday”
Old RHS pals and new SF pals gatherings
I hosted a little reunion of old friends at my mom’s house on Saturday afternoon. A mix of JCL and gay/lesbian friends (+kids and partners) from twenty years ago at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, WA. Aug 21-22. 2002. Continue reading “Old RHS pals and new SF pals gatherings”
Hood Canal
A return visit to the land of pies and Mexican Rummy, aka Gert’s place on the Hood Canal in Washington state, on the way to my reunion in Seattle. Aug 21-22. 2002. Continue reading “Hood Canal”
Copper Summer
John Angelico, Darryl Dunn, and I escape from the chilly SF fog to blazing sun and a few days in the lake in Copperopolis. Ummmm… yum. Aug 4-5. 2002. Continue reading “Copper Summer”
Lawn Inaugural
One year after the first sod was laid down, we officially christened the new back lawn with a big barbecue. Aug 3. 2002. Continue reading “Lawn Inaugural”
Pedro Tournament
The annual family reunion and card tournament, held at Gram and Mel’s in Copperopolis. Totally lovely. July 27-30. 2002. Continue reading “Pedro Tournament”
Camping and Jay
Out of the city for a weekend of redwoods and goofing off with Jay. July 18-21. 2002. Continue reading “Camping and Jay”
Palm Springs
One condo. Three Cars. Eight gay guys. A 4th of July weekend goof-off in the scorching heat and suburban pleasures of Palm Springs. July 4-7. 2002. Continue reading “Palm Springs”
Summer Games
Darry, Ro, Mike, Liza, and I in a series of Settlers games. June 18-23. 2002. Continue reading “Summer Games”
Big Basin and Moss Landing kayaking
Redwoods, waterfalls, camping, kayaking, and yacking. June 7-8. 2002. Continue reading “Big Basin and Moss Landing kayaking”
Paulette’s birthday
A Lake Chabot excursion with Paulette and company. June 1. 2002. Continue reading “Paulette’s birthday”
Paul Dion’s birthday
Paul Dionne’s birthday party, filled with cutie-boys. May 31. 2002. Continue reading “Paul Dion’s birthday”
The new lawn
400 square feet of virgin blue/rye grass goes in. May 31. 2002. Continue reading “The new lawn”
Brothers
My younger bro’s come to California for a Memorial Day gathering in Copperopolis. May 22-28. 2002. Continue reading “Brothers”
Bonfonte Gardens
Five of us pack a Buick LaSabre and head to Gilroy, CA, to see the surviving “Circus Trees” and the new horticultural amusement park known as Bonfante Gardens. May 18. 2002. Continue reading “Bonfonte Gardens”
Emily’s graduation from Mills College
My sister Emily’s graduation from Mills College — an occasion of much celebration combined with Mother’s Day fun. May 11. 2002. Continue reading “Emily’s graduation from Mills College”
Stowe and Nina
My old college pal Stowe and his wife Nina drop down to SF for a weekend. April 27. 2002. Continue reading “Stowe and Nina”
Giants baseball game
My uncle Steve’s birthday is the occasion for my first trip to PacBell Park with my other ‘FLFO’ friends, Darryl and Bret. April 22. 2002. Continue reading “Giants baseball game”
Scrabble Night
Billy Gajdos drops in on a Scrabble championship game between John, Lee, Darryl, and me. April 22. 2002. Continue reading “Scrabble Night”
Mini Golf!
John, Lee, and me swing it on one bright Saturday. April 20 2002. Continue reading “Mini Golf!”