Of course, had to bake some fancy cookies. Went on a lovely urban hike with John, Susie, and Mark on xmas day too. Continue reading “Holidays 2015”
Holidays 2015
Thanksgiving and Darryl’s Birthday 2015
Spent a very long weekend by the fireplace right on Russian River, to celebrate the holiday with friends and toast Darryl’s birthday. Very relaxing; Jax in heaven and still pretty mobile. Continue reading “Thanksgiving and Darryl’s Birthday 2015”
Bathroom construction, start to finish
What a project. So nice to have it done. Thanks Michael Schilling and Thom Buchanan for the great work. Continue reading “Bathroom construction, start to finish”
Old friends visit SF
Reto and Mark give me some sweet reunion time in SF. Among others that visited this fall. El Nino made sure it was warm and dry. Continue reading “Old friends visit SF”
Atlantis Halloween Cruise
Celebrating Antonio’s 50th birthday with Darryl, Tam, John, Arthur, Chris, and Jon Barrett. Whew! Continue reading “Atlantis Halloween Cruise”
Ghirardelli Chocolate and Wine Festival with Antone
Antone and I do the chocolate fest with some friends of his from Sac. I still prefer European chocolate; this much I learned. Continue reading “Ghirardelli Chocolate and Wine Festival with Antone”
Seattle and Hood Canal
Just five sweet days in the northwest with friends and family. Continue reading “Seattle and Hood Canal”
Croquet Tournament 2015
Okay, Steven and I flamed out in defeat during Round 1 but we had a blast anyway (once they got the sprinklers turned off on the croquet field). Sarah and Jonathan were gracious hosts as ever. We drink a bit of champagne and enjoyed the lunch buffet before our stunning defeat at the hands of Keith and Andrew (Keith being a world champion croquet-er, so no surprise there!). Continue reading “Croquet Tournament 2015”
Mission Bowling
Steven invited me to join him, Devlin, and Danielle for some bowling and drinks at the 4-year-old “Mission Bowling” alley on 17th. I expected a kind of tongue in cheek hipster joint but it was, in fact, very casual and unironic. People were enjoying the full bar, having fun bowling and sitting on the couches being friendly to folks on nearby lanes. We ate outside on the patio afterwards — and it was damn good food for the price. I remember the old electronics and sheet metal warehouse that used to be in this space, but I have to admit the conversion to a bowling alley was really smart and well done. The Mission District — ever-changing but always interesting. Continue reading “Mission Bowling”
Darryl’s Pride Brunch
Now a longstanding Pride tradition: Darryl hosts the pals over for home cooked eggs rancheros and mimosas. This was my Sunday celebration — can’t take the crowds down at the parade anymore! Continue reading “Darryl’s Pride Brunch”
Daniel and Rafa’s Dyke March Party
Very lively scene two stories above 18th Street, with fantastic view of the crowds headed into the march at Dolores Park. Extra festive from the Supreme Court victory in gay marriage on the day before (Castro photo from that celebration). Daniel’s sweet dogs, Micky and Moko, hid in the back bedroom but deaf old Jax stayed out in the snack zone the whole time. Continue reading “Daniel and Rafa’s Dyke March Party”
Jax at the ocean
Got some quality time in with the old dog out at the shore. Continue reading “Jax at the ocean”
Spring family visits
Had lovely times with Will & Joanne when they came through San Francisco. And the Seattle folks. And the Copperopolis folks. A busy spring on Walter St! Continue reading “Spring family visits”
Andrew B. Myers visits SF!
Captured roommate Per and Andrew walking Jax-Machine on Fourteenth Street this sunny afternoon.
March Birthday Boys
The guys don the Betsy Griggs Wilson Honorable Candle Hat. Ages 50, 50, and 51 (respectively).
Liza and Michael’s New Year soiree
Delicious homemade Greek food by Liza and Michael (who spent half the party rolling out his justifiably famous recipe for spanikopita; so yummy I had three slices). Fun to see all of these folks I don’t run into very much. We’re still in SF, amazingly.