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alphabassettgrrl · 08-16-2009, 02:25 PM

So I learned there are two sections of Figueroa St today. I picked the wrong one.

Moonliner · 08-16-2009, 03:27 PM

We are back from a week at the beach and I'm turning my attention to the LA trip coming up this Thursday.

Friday Night is the Dodgers game, if anyone else will be there that night let me know.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-16-2009, 03:29 PM

Alright, got the rest of our photos from the weekend in the bay area up (Full set here).

The excuse for the trip was to spend some time with our good friends who have their own baby due in just a few weeks. We drove the long way up on Friday morning. Left OC at 7AM, stopped in Moro for lunch, then up to San Simean for Hearst. Hearst Castle was a last minute addition to the itinerary, it wasn't until the night before we left that we convinced ourselves we would actually be hitting the road at 7AM affording us the time for the stop. It was a beautiful lazy drive up the coast, clear and warm. Even got to see the elephant seals. We made it to our friends' place in Oakland at 9:30PM. A long day, and the windy bit of PCH north of San Simean was a little queasy for CP, but very much worth it.

Saturday started with brunch at Rockridge Cafe, yummy. Then a "hike" through the botanical gardens in Tilden park. The guidebook descibed it as "difficulty 1, beauty 10". Perfect for a couple pregnant ladies and a couple lazy husbands. Great way to spend an afternoon, in preparation for a FABULOUS dinner. As I mentioned elsewhere, we splurged on a meal experience at Fleur de Lys, owned by chef Hubert Keller. We have some video of our food that we need to get around to posting. An absolutely lovely and decadent evening.

(you all don't know these folks, I just think they look so beautiful in this picture)

Sunday was our day in the city. We started with a stop at the Marin headlands and the unfinished battery gun stations. Coming across the Richmond-San Rafael bridge it almost looked like the headlands were on fire. Turns out it was just a plume of fog localized right there, with a beautiful layer coming in over the bay. Absolutely iconic day to see the city. We enjoyed ourselves around the battery, then grabbed a bite form Boudin at Pier 39 (I swear the bread is better there than at DCA), then to the Nihonmachi festival in Japantown. Mmm, shave ice and LiHi ginger. And we were lucky enough to meet another old friend from high school and his wife who were just returning from their weekend in Napa for dinner.

The drive home Monday was uneventful. Took a more direct route down the 101 instead of the coast (I've driven down the 5 enough). But before we left the bay area completely we got an added bonus as another old friend had had a baby on Friday night as we were arriving into town. So we stopped by on the way out to see the 2-day-old and very tired parents.

wendybeth · 08-16-2009, 04:27 PM

Beautiful pictures, GD. Thanks for sharing them!

RStar · 08-16-2009, 05:40 PM

Great pictures! No baby bump yet on CP, but a neat shot hold some other infant. I like the Vana White pose next to the colorful .....somethings!

Oh, and Spamalot tickets are on sale at The performing Arts Center! I got mine for Sun, Oct. 18th at 1pm. For those interested.

lashbear · 08-16-2009, 06:52 PM

I think the "colourful somethings" was a huge Spine.

...and I agree, they should FREE SPINA. He's done nothing wrong.

Kevy Baby · 08-16-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Friday Night is the Dodgers game, if anyone else will be there that night let me know.

I was going to make a quip about being able to experience a winning team for once, but the way the Dodgers have been playing lately, that is not such a sure thing.

Kevy Baby · 08-16-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Did you know that the big rock in the background (Morro Rock) is actually the neck of a long-dormant volcano? That is the solidified magma and the mountain surrounding it has been washed away over time. I always found that fascinating.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-16-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Did you know that the big rock in the background (Morro Rock) is actually the neck of a long-dormant volcano? That is the solidified magma and the mountain surrounding it has been washed away over time. I always found that fascinating.

One, and the largest, of 9 along the coast called the "9 Sisters".

Betty · 08-16-2009, 08:03 PM

Cute little guy.

And spiny!

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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	So I learned there are two sections of Figueroa St today. I picked the wrong one. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	We are back from a week at the beach and I'm turning my attention to the LA trip coming up this Thursday. Friday Night is the Dodgers game, if anyone else will be there that night let me know. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Alright, got the rest of our photos from the weekend in the bay area up (Full set here). The excuse for the trip was to spend some time with our good friends who have their own baby due in just a few weeks. We drove the long way up on Friday morning. Left OC at 7AM, stopped in Moro for lunch, then up to San Simean for Hearst. Hearst Castle was a last minute addition to the itinerary, it wasn't until the night before we left that we convinced ourselves we would actually be hitting the road at 7AM affording us the time for the stop. It was a beautiful lazy drive up the coast, clear and warm. Even got to see the elephant seals. We made it to our friends' place in Oakland at 9:30PM. A long day, and the windy bit of PCH north of San Simean was a little queasy for CP, but very much worth it. Saturday started with brunch at Rockridge Cafe, yummy. Then a "hike" through the botanical gardens in Tilden park. The guidebook descibed it as "difficulty 1, beauty 10". Perfect for a couple pregnant ladies and a couple lazy husbands. Great way to spend an afternoon, in preparation for a FABULOUS dinner. As I mentioned elsewhere, we splurged on a meal experience at Fleur de Lys, owned by chef Hubert Keller. We have some video of our food that we need to get around to posting. An absolutely lovely and decadent evening. (you all don't know these folks, I just think they look so beautiful in this picture) Sunday was our day in the city. We started with a stop at the Marin headlands and the unfinished battery gun stations. Coming across the Richmond-San Rafael bridge it almost looked like the headlands were on fire. Turns out it was just a plume of fog localized right there, with a beautiful layer coming in over the bay. Absolutely iconic day to see the city. We enjoyed ourselves around the battery, then grabbed a bite form Boudin at Pier 39 (I swear the bread is better there than at DCA), then to the Nihonmachi festival in Japantown. Mmm, shave ice and LiHi ginger. And we were lucky enough to meet another old friend from high school and his wife who were just returning from their weekend in Napa for dinner. The drive home Monday was uneventful. Took a more direct route down the 101 instead of the coast (I've driven down the 5 enough). But before we left the bay area completely we got an added bonus as another old friend had had a baby on Friday night as we were arriving into town. So we stopped by on the way out to see the 2-day-old and very tired parents. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Beautiful pictures, GD. Thanks for sharing them! __________________
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Great pictures! No baby bump yet on CP, but a neat shot hold some other infant. I like the Vana White pose next to the colorful .....somethings! Oh, and Spamalot tickets are on sale at The performing Arts Center! I got mine for Sun, Oct. 18th at 1pm. For those interested. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I think the "colourful somethings" was a huge Spine. ...and I agree, they should FREE SPINA. He's done nothing wrong. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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08-16-2009, 08:03 PM	#4010
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Cute little guy. And spiny! (comments not related to same photo) __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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