2010 Notes & Updates
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[22-May] We just got back from some down-time. Trish and I started the week with a couple relaxing days over on the Mendocino Coast that included horseback riding on the beach and a visit to Glass Beach. We also stopped at MacKerricher State Park and found that it was nearly low tide.
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Later in the week, Dad joined us as we traveled to Napa Valley to enjoy wine tasting, before heading to Sacramento to visit the Capitol and look in on a few landmarks from my college days. The former Sigma Chi House is still standing, but Tiny's Hamburgers is no more.
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[13-May] I had the experience of a lifetime today, visiting the Golden Gate Bridge and going to the top of the South Tower. I had to sign a waiver not to share descriptions or photos with any detail for national security reasons (seriously). But the shot here doesn't show the tower at all, it's the view looking toward the Presedio. The whole experience was amazing.
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[24-Apr] I was premature with the "Spring is Here" proclamation last month. It hasn't stopped raining! We finally had a break and got over to Anderson Valley Brewing Company today for some disc golf on a beautiful afternoon. Earlier in the week Mom's cousin Sandra and her husband Herb visited on vacation.
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[27-Mar] Springtime is here and there's a lot going on. The Lions Club helped South Ukiah Little League with Opening Day by cooking a pancake breakfast for hundreds of families this morning. Everyone had fun, enjoyed the pancakes, and the baseball season is off to a good start.
Bear visited the vet to check a tick bite with tests showing he has been exposed to two tick-borne diseases. He's on a 30-day course of antibiotics, the prognosis is good and we're hopeful he'll be fine.
There's also a lot of work to do in the yard, plenty of repair jobs and a few projects to get going.
- [21-Mar] We were suprised to open today's edition of the Ukiah Daily Journal and see Bear featured as the subject of an article in the "Sunday Voices" section titled "Just Another Dog Story". He is a wonderful dog and we are very glad that he is a part of the family.
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[2-Mar] This past weekend we participated in the annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament. I didn't fare so well, but Trish won her division and Tim came in 2nd. Hover over the thumbnail on the right to see our whole group.
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[13-Feb] Bear had his surgery this week and came through fine. His neuter, chip and heartworm test were paid by Anderson Valley Animal Rescue, who heard about our story. We're so thankful for their generosity!
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[30-Jan] Bear had a big day today. We had to get him into the car and down to the vet for shots and a physical. It went very smoothly and he was very well behaved. So far, so good.
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iRacing.com held it's first "World Tour" event, the "2.4 Hours of Daytona" this morning. 950 drivers participated. My Daytona Prototype, on the right, finished 22nd in a flight of 40. The race was lot of fun and at 2 hours 45 minutes proved a serious challenge.
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[24-Jan] Trish spend a cold, rainy morning gaining the trust of an abandoned dog we've seen living in Low Gap Park for a few months now. With a bit of coaxing, a lot of patience and a little food, Trish got him home and he's getting to know his new surroundings in the back yard. He's a German Shepherd/Chow-Chow mix. We call him "Bear".
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[8-Jan] A few of my photos of Mendocino County are on display at the main branch of the Savings Bank of Mendocino County, through the end of January. Stop by and have a look if you're local.
- [1-Jan] Happy New Year! Just speaking for myself, I'm glad to see 2009 go, and I'm hopeful for the decade ahead. All the best to you and yours!
Notes & Updates from 2009
[22-May] We just got back from some down-time. Trish and I started the week with a couple relaxing days over on the Mendocino Coast that included horseback riding on the beach and a visit to Glass Beach. We also stopped at MacKerricher State Park and found that it was nearly low tide.
Later in the week, Dad joined us as we traveled to Napa Valley to enjoy wine tasting, before heading to Sacramento to visit the Capitol and look in on a few landmarks from my college days. The former Sigma Chi House is still standing, but Tiny's Hamburgers is no more.
[24-Apr] I was premature with the "Spring is Here" proclamation last month. It hasn't stopped raining! We finally had a break and got over to Anderson Valley Brewing Company today for some disc golf on a beautiful afternoon. Earlier in the week Mom's cousin Sandra and her husband Herb visited on vacation.
[27-Mar] Springtime is here and there's a lot going on. The Lions Club helped South Ukiah Little League with Opening Day by cooking a pancake breakfast for hundreds of families this morning. Everyone had fun, enjoyed the pancakes, and the baseball season is off to a good start.
