So I was hoping to finish the Discworld series before then end of the year.
I came very close.
Monday, January 06, 2014
Saturday, January 04, 2014
It's Almost Like New
So how long does it take to determine you have something really wrong with your computer?
A couple weeks before Christmas, I started having issues where my computer became very slow and started flipping back and forth between open applications. Going off of John's issues, i thought it might be my power supply because I had some loose wires. I finally ordered a replacement power supply (twice because the first one as a generic ended up not being able to supply enough power).
The new power supply works great, but I still had the problems. So I did the last option as a PC owner.
I reformatted and re-installed windows.
I've been doing that since New Year's day, and I've almost got everything back to the way that I wanted it.
It certainly does help you clean out the programs you don't use anymore.
A couple weeks before Christmas, I started having issues where my computer became very slow and started flipping back and forth between open applications. Going off of John's issues, i thought it might be my power supply because I had some loose wires. I finally ordered a replacement power supply (twice because the first one as a generic ended up not being able to supply enough power).
The new power supply works great, but I still had the problems. So I did the last option as a PC owner.
I reformatted and re-installed windows.
I've been doing that since New Year's day, and I've almost got everything back to the way that I wanted it.
It certainly does help you clean out the programs you don't use anymore.
Thursday, January 02, 2014
A Clean Shaven Man
So, tomorrow I have my annual physical and respirator fit test in compliance with my HAZWOPER certification.
Because of the respirator fit test, I have to be clean shaven to ensure a snug fit. This is essentially the only time that I am clean shaven. Typically, I have a beard. Except for the occasional Halloween, I only shave completely for this test.
New Year's Eve, Jennifer and I were in the San Francisco on Union Square, and I saw this store on the corner next to Macy's.
I believe had seen a store one of their stores in Las Vegas a few years ago when we were there for Christmas. I was tempted at the time to try them out, but decided it was not the time. This time I made an appointment.
This evening I went into San Francisco, and sat down for a complete shaving at the hands of another man. This is the first time anyone other than myself has ever shaved my face. My experience at The Art of Shaving was incredible. Hot towels, essential oils, clay masque, and a fine shave.
Because of the respirator fit test, I have to be clean shaven to ensure a snug fit. This is essentially the only time that I am clean shaven. Typically, I have a beard. Except for the occasional Halloween, I only shave completely for this test.
New Year's Eve, Jennifer and I were in the San Francisco on Union Square, and I saw this store on the corner next to Macy's.
I believe had seen a store one of their stores in Las Vegas a few years ago when we were there for Christmas. I was tempted at the time to try them out, but decided it was not the time. This time I made an appointment.
This evening I went into San Francisco, and sat down for a complete shaving at the hands of another man. This is the first time anyone other than myself has ever shaved my face. My experience at The Art of Shaving was incredible. Hot towels, essential oils, clay masque, and a fine shave.
Friday, December 20, 2013
LDB - Everywhere
Here comes drummer boy,
Here comes drummer boy,
Right down drummer boy lane...
***
O little town of drummer boy...
***
Pa rum pa pum pum,
Pa rum pa pum pum,
Pa rum pa pum pum all the way
Oh what fun it is to sing
With the little drummer boy.
***
Oh come all ye drummer boys,
Joyful and pa rum pa pum pum...
***
Hark, drummer boy,
Sweet drummer boy,
All seem to play,
pa rum pa pum pum...
***
And I was going to do "White Christmas", but... it comes off like a pedophile's song. Try it in your head, it's really bad. Consider it the one you just don't do. Like when Tiny Toon Adventures didn't do Plucky in the Name Game.
Here comes drummer boy,
Right down drummer boy lane...
***
O little town of drummer boy...
***
Pa rum pa pum pum,
Pa rum pa pum pum,
Pa rum pa pum pum all the way
Oh what fun it is to sing
With the little drummer boy.
***
Oh come all ye drummer boys,
Joyful and pa rum pa pum pum...
***
Hark, drummer boy,
Sweet drummer boy,
All seem to play,
pa rum pa pum pum...
***
And I was going to do "White Christmas", but... it comes off like a pedophile's song. Try it in your head, it's really bad. Consider it the one you just don't do. Like when Tiny Toon Adventures didn't do Plucky in the Name Game.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Ride
So, it's not really news to most people that 30 Seconds to Mars is one of my favorite bands. When I came across their music, their second album (A Beautiful Lie) was brand new.
When their third album came out, they pre-released a singles called "Kings and Queens" with a video.
Today that song came on my iPod as I was making my way towards the BART station. It's a great song, and an even better song to ride to, if a bit tiring to keep up with the tempo.
When their third album came out, they pre-released a singles called "Kings and Queens" with a video.
Today that song came on my iPod as I was making my way towards the BART station. It's a great song, and an even better song to ride to, if a bit tiring to keep up with the tempo.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Decorating
So a few weeks ago, you all saw the picture of our finished Christmas tree.
I think that this Imy comic best describes how I feel.
We (meaning my family) has never had a store-type decorated tree. Even when we had two front windows in Kentucky and the family room tree was colored lights and the living room tree was white lights, we just split the number of ornaments in half. Yes, mom and dad ended up buying a bunch more ornaments, but the trees weren't made to look like a store display.
I think that this Imy comic best describes how I feel.
We (meaning my family) has never had a store-type decorated tree. Even when we had two front windows in Kentucky and the family room tree was colored lights and the living room tree was white lights, we just split the number of ornaments in half. Yes, mom and dad ended up buying a bunch more ornaments, but the trees weren't made to look like a store display.
LDB - The Wonder and Beauty
So most of this weekend, except during the GURPS game on Saturday, my iPod was playing a randomized loop of every version I have of "The Little Drummer Boy."
Now, the song permeates me, and it is all I hear. Soon everyone will feel this way. It will become the new start-up sound for Windows. It will play year-round over MUZAK systems. It will be the anthem for the world.
Can't you hear it? Don't you wish you could be listening to it right now?
Go on... Give in... You know you want to.
Now, the song permeates me, and it is all I hear. Soon everyone will feel this way. It will become the new start-up sound for Windows. It will play year-round over MUZAK systems. It will be the anthem for the world.
Can't you hear it? Don't you wish you could be listening to it right now?
Go on... Give in... You know you want to.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
LDB - The Truth
So, the other day I announced I was out of the LDB game.
But you know, since then I've listened to it now probably a dozen times, and it's really grown on me.
There are really some subtle nuances to the song, no matter who is singing it, that it takes several listens to really catch.
I urge everyone to take some time and listen to your favorite version of the song. And if you're playing LDB, maybe this year, just stop, and enjoy the song.
But you know, since then I've listened to it now probably a dozen times, and it's really grown on me.
There are really some subtle nuances to the song, no matter who is singing it, that it takes several listens to really catch.
I urge everyone to take some time and listen to your favorite version of the song. And if you're playing LDB, maybe this year, just stop, and enjoy the song.
Friday, December 06, 2013
PV=nRT
As you know, I recently got new tires for my bike. What was bugging me was that even though my tires felt well inflated inside, a few blocks from home I got the familiar "slogging though sand" feel of flat tires.
So, let's talk science.
First off, here is the Ideal Gas Law defined.
Now for simple comparisons, the constants can be ignored, so you are left with PV/T; meaning, the ratio of the product of the pressure and the volume to the temperature is constant.
So let's look at my bicycle tires. The volume (the space inside the inner tube) is constant. So when I take it outside and the temperature of the air inside drops, then the pressure has to drop as well.
Then I started to think about the differences during the year. So in the winter, the tires are experiencing a drop in temperature of around 40 degrees (yes, I know that's Fahrenheit, so maybe 20 degrees Celsius). In the summer to get the same effect, I'd have to be riding in 110 degree heat or more. Fortunately it never got that hot in Walnut Creek this year. At least not while I was riding.
So, let's talk science.
First off, here is the Ideal Gas Law defined.
Now for simple comparisons, the constants can be ignored, so you are left with PV/T; meaning, the ratio of the product of the pressure and the volume to the temperature is constant.
So let's look at my bicycle tires. The volume (the space inside the inner tube) is constant. So when I take it outside and the temperature of the air inside drops, then the pressure has to drop as well.
Then I started to think about the differences during the year. So in the winter, the tires are experiencing a drop in temperature of around 40 degrees (yes, I know that's Fahrenheit, so maybe 20 degrees Celsius). In the summer to get the same effect, I'd have to be riding in 110 degree heat or more. Fortunately it never got that hot in Walnut Creek this year. At least not while I was riding.
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Chillin'
It almost seems that my past has been preparing me for riding my bike to work in all kinds of weather.
Several years ago, a friend had a Chrome bag. I was fascinated by the seat belt buckle straps and clasp. I believe I bought it for my birthday one year. Now it is perfect for carrying things to and from work (it is a messenger bag after all). And it's great on those rainy days being nearly waterproof.
Today I had to be prepared for the cold. There was a 10 degree difference in temperature from Emeryville to Walnut Creek, and that 10 degrees was colder to the east. I wore a long sleeve pullover, a thick hoodie, and a North Face rain jacket my parents gave me many years ago. Now this is without the removable liner, which being a North Face liner, would bake me in my own juices while I sat on the BART train. Today, it was perfect for blocking the wind.
Then there's this little scarf I have. It was probably a hand-me-down from my dad who as provided me with many cool pieces of clothing through the years (not the least of which is a great red and paisley button up shirt that he thinks may be anywhere from 30 to 50 years old). This scarf is black, synthetic, and very thin. However, it is incredibly warm. It's perfect for biking.
My gloves lately have been CLC hi-visibility work gloves that are bright orange with a reflective stripe as well as reflective finger tips. They're not too thick, but have a padded grip, and keep my whole hand warm while also making me feel safer when I signal.
And finally some behind the head fleece earmuffs.
So, I promise, I'm keeping warm.
Several years ago, a friend had a Chrome bag. I was fascinated by the seat belt buckle straps and clasp. I believe I bought it for my birthday one year. Now it is perfect for carrying things to and from work (it is a messenger bag after all). And it's great on those rainy days being nearly waterproof.
Today I had to be prepared for the cold. There was a 10 degree difference in temperature from Emeryville to Walnut Creek, and that 10 degrees was colder to the east. I wore a long sleeve pullover, a thick hoodie, and a North Face rain jacket my parents gave me many years ago. Now this is without the removable liner, which being a North Face liner, would bake me in my own juices while I sat on the BART train. Today, it was perfect for blocking the wind.
Then there's this little scarf I have. It was probably a hand-me-down from my dad who as provided me with many cool pieces of clothing through the years (not the least of which is a great red and paisley button up shirt that he thinks may be anywhere from 30 to 50 years old). This scarf is black, synthetic, and very thin. However, it is incredibly warm. It's perfect for biking.
My gloves lately have been CLC hi-visibility work gloves that are bright orange with a reflective stripe as well as reflective finger tips. They're not too thick, but have a padded grip, and keep my whole hand warm while also making me feel safer when I signal.
And finally some behind the head fleece earmuffs.
So, I promise, I'm keeping warm.
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
A Following Wind
So, last night I was awakened by the wind. It had worked our window open from half a crank to nearly three cranks. The breeze was a bit much, so I went ahead and closed the window completely.
This morning when I got up, it was still blowing, and I checked the weather to see what I'd be dealing with on my ride.
As it turns out 20 mph winds aren't so bad when they are predominantly a tailwind. They're even better when you're going uphill.
This morning when I got up, it was still blowing, and I checked the weather to see what I'd be dealing with on my ride.
As it turns out 20 mph winds aren't so bad when they are predominantly a tailwind. They're even better when you're going uphill.
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Interior Decorating
So, yesterday Jennifer and I took down our Thanksgiving decorations, and brought our Christmas decorations out of storage. We didn't get very far doing anything else lacking the motivation.
Today, we buckled down and decorated while watching football on NFL RedZone.
Felix was the first to discover the tree skirt.
Then we had the blinds open for the beautiful weather, and he found the storage boxes.
Then he left, and Oscar found them.
Keep in mind, cats are only semi-solids, and will flow slightly in direct sunlight.
And here is the completed tree. The rest of house will be decorated this week.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Away for the Holy Day
First off, I would like to declare myself participating in LBD (http://littledrummerboy.info/).
I've been lucky so far, but I'll need to make sure it are it off of Jennifer's iPod so that it doesn't accidentally come up while I'm at home. Last year Starbuck's got me, so we'll see how I do this year.
Today, Jennifer and I are on our way to the Harvest Festival in San Jose (http://www.harvestfestival.com/). We're enjoying a nice Amtrak train ride south.
BTW, football sucked yesterday. None of the teams we liked won; although, we do enough watching the Lions win.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Refurb
So, I've had my bike for almost three years now; we bought it right after I was laid off in 2011.
It's had some work performed on it over the years, not the least of which was the repairs after it was stolen.
We've found a local bike guy, so that we don't always have to go into the city for bike maintenance, and one thing he had pointed out was that the brakes on my bike were pretty cheap. We think the brakes that had come originally with the bike had been switched out between theft and recovery.
We'd placed orders for parts, including brakes and tires since my rear tire was going bald, but hadn't gotten around to getting the work done.
Saturday things became a little more important as after an afternoon ride with Jennifer, I was coming back to the front door of our building, and with a snap, my front brake cable broke. We made an appointment, and Sunday took a little ride to see if I could handle one brake. It wasn't too bad, just forced me to keep extra stopping distance in mind. And last night we got our work done on our bikes.
It turns out that Bike Man Dan has moved, and is just a couple blocks from the MacArthur BART station. He needed a little time to work on both bikes, so we took a walk for dinner. We were going to try Cafe Biere (nice site right?), but when we got there, the place was closed with an eviction notice and list of assets inside posted on the front door (yeah, I know I should have taken a picture). Looking online today, it appears to have moved to Albany.
So we had dinner at Miyozen instead. Jennifer ate small, and I had my new Miyozen favorite: the Flaming Dragon Roll. This has a spicy tuna and tempura shrimp core with salmon on top with a bit of sauce. They then wrap it loosely in aluminum foil, and put it on a plate with alcohol of some sort which they then set on fire. The heat is not too high so the roll comes out slightly cooked, and incredibly tasty.
Afterwards, we walked back to Bike Man Dan's, got our bikes, and rode home.
It's had some work performed on it over the years, not the least of which was the repairs after it was stolen.
We've found a local bike guy, so that we don't always have to go into the city for bike maintenance, and one thing he had pointed out was that the brakes on my bike were pretty cheap. We think the brakes that had come originally with the bike had been switched out between theft and recovery.
We'd placed orders for parts, including brakes and tires since my rear tire was going bald, but hadn't gotten around to getting the work done.
Saturday things became a little more important as after an afternoon ride with Jennifer, I was coming back to the front door of our building, and with a snap, my front brake cable broke. We made an appointment, and Sunday took a little ride to see if I could handle one brake. It wasn't too bad, just forced me to keep extra stopping distance in mind. And last night we got our work done on our bikes.
It turns out that Bike Man Dan has moved, and is just a couple blocks from the MacArthur BART station. He needed a little time to work on both bikes, so we took a walk for dinner. We were going to try Cafe Biere (nice site right?), but when we got there, the place was closed with an eviction notice and list of assets inside posted on the front door (yeah, I know I should have taken a picture). Looking online today, it appears to have moved to Albany.
So we had dinner at Miyozen instead. Jennifer ate small, and I had my new Miyozen favorite: the Flaming Dragon Roll. This has a spicy tuna and tempura shrimp core with salmon on top with a bit of sauce. They then wrap it loosely in aluminum foil, and put it on a plate with alcohol of some sort which they then set on fire. The heat is not too high so the roll comes out slightly cooked, and incredibly tasty.
Afterwards, we walked back to Bike Man Dan's, got our bikes, and rode home.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Pressure Equalization, Part 2
Yeah, so it looks like it's going to be one of THOSE days.
So not long after I posted, the previous post, I got a notification that BART was now back up and running.
So, I said goodbye to the cats again, got in my gear and rode to BART.
Now at work, and just a little bit winded.
So not long after I posted, the previous post, I got a notification that BART was now back up and running.
So, I said goodbye to the cats again, got in my gear and rode to BART.
Now at work, and just a little bit winded.
Pressure Equalization
So... BART's shutdown.
Apparently it has something to do with a computer system problem. At this point, I'm kind of wishing I had taken a picture fo the station. The metal gates were almost closed, and people (including me) would walk up to them in confusion, getting slower and slower, then read the signs and walk away with a puzzled look on their face.
The wind was absolutely insane last night. The gusts were so powerful that up on the top floor it felt like a series of magnitude 4 earthquakes. thew cover was halfway blown off of my grill, and the empty, spare propane tank had been rolled around the patio.
On the way to BART this morning there were lots of empty garbage cans on their sides as well as broken branches. I saw one tree that was at least a foot and a half in diameter that had been snapped off just above the ground. Luckily it fell towards the street and not the house it was in front of.
But, at least the predicted 30+ mph winds weren't blowing on my way to (and much slower return from) BART.
Apparently it has something to do with a computer system problem. At this point, I'm kind of wishing I had taken a picture fo the station. The metal gates were almost closed, and people (including me) would walk up to them in confusion, getting slower and slower, then read the signs and walk away with a puzzled look on their face.
The wind was absolutely insane last night. The gusts were so powerful that up on the top floor it felt like a series of magnitude 4 earthquakes. thew cover was halfway blown off of my grill, and the empty, spare propane tank had been rolled around the patio.
On the way to BART this morning there were lots of empty garbage cans on their sides as well as broken branches. I saw one tree that was at least a foot and a half in diameter that had been snapped off just above the ground. Luckily it fell towards the street and not the house it was in front of.
But, at least the predicted 30+ mph winds weren't blowing on my way to (and much slower return from) BART.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
In the Village
So, I have three songs by the Village People on my iPod.
One is "YMCA", because it's "YMCA".
Another is "In the Navy", because it's also a fun song, and has good memories attached to it. I remember more of the emotions associated with it, but they're happy and fun parts of childhood.
The last is "Go West". I first heard this last one in the movie "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". It's jsut one of those songs that strikes all the right chords.
So today, on my ride home, I was just about to turn onto Alcatraz Avenue, and "Go West" came on. That kind of thing just has to be acknowledged.
One is "YMCA", because it's "YMCA".
Another is "In the Navy", because it's also a fun song, and has good memories attached to it. I remember more of the emotions associated with it, but they're happy and fun parts of childhood.
The last is "Go West". I first heard this last one in the movie "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". It's jsut one of those songs that strikes all the right chords.
So today, on my ride home, I was just about to turn onto Alcatraz Avenue, and "Go West" came on. That kind of thing just has to be acknowledged.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Smashed Tomatoes
Two weeks ago I sent a couple days in Lodi preparing for last week.
Last week was also spent in Lodi doing digging and drilling.
Jennifer and I took this weekend for some Us Time, and today I am back at work.
I had wondered if I might end up riding my bike in the rain, but the predicted storm hasn't hit land yet, and so it was just riding to work after a bit more than a one week lapse.
At least I can say that I didn't get overly sweaty, but it was a tough ride nonetheless.
Now I get to have a short week this week from having Monday off, and then next week is a nice three day work week.
In the intervening time since my last post, I have passed the halfway mark for the Discworld books. I can feel the reading accelerating since at this point Pratchett has got his stride and characters set. And now he begins exploring new characters while putting the main characters into the background.
Additionally, I've been reading the relevant pages from the Annotated Pratchett Files after I finish each book. Most of the little bits I've already picked up from articles about the author, explanations from the quizbooks, and the occasional news article that ends up revealing the hidden secrets from which Pratchett pulled his ideas, but every now and then there is a note that just makes me smack my forehead.
Last week was also spent in Lodi doing digging and drilling.
Jennifer and I took this weekend for some Us Time, and today I am back at work.
I had wondered if I might end up riding my bike in the rain, but the predicted storm hasn't hit land yet, and so it was just riding to work after a bit more than a one week lapse.
At least I can say that I didn't get overly sweaty, but it was a tough ride nonetheless.
Now I get to have a short week this week from having Monday off, and then next week is a nice three day work week.
In the intervening time since my last post, I have passed the halfway mark for the Discworld books. I can feel the reading accelerating since at this point Pratchett has got his stride and characters set. And now he begins exploring new characters while putting the main characters into the background.
Additionally, I've been reading the relevant pages from the Annotated Pratchett Files after I finish each book. Most of the little bits I've already picked up from articles about the author, explanations from the quizbooks, and the occasional news article that ends up revealing the hidden secrets from which Pratchett pulled his ideas, but every now and then there is a note that just makes me smack my forehead.
Friday, November 01, 2013
Fragility
So I had my first iPhone for two and a half years. In that time I dropped it once. I was bringing it out of my pocket, and it slipped out of my fingers. I was in the kitchen at home, and for those that don't know, it's all hardwood floors downstairs. I could see it all happening in slow motion.
And then it hit and landed on one of the two floor pads. All was well, and I started to breathe again.
Then there are the things that are valued in the single digits and I can't seem to keep them whole.
I am on my third acrylic straw cup combination at work. Drop them once and the join where the inside cup meets the outside cup just snaps.
I'm also on my second "coffee" mug at the office.
No idea where I was going with this originally, but I guess I'm just saying.
And then it hit and landed on one of the two floor pads. All was well, and I started to breathe again.
Then there are the things that are valued in the single digits and I can't seem to keep them whole.
I am on my third acrylic straw cup combination at work. Drop them once and the join where the inside cup meets the outside cup just snaps.
I'm also on my second "coffee" mug at the office.
No idea where I was going with this originally, but I guess I'm just saying.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Things Take a Turn
Last week, I had an errand to run on my way home from work. I'd put it off all week because I didn't want to get back on my bike for an uphill ride after getting home.
So I did some Google Maps research, and found a way to hit the store after getting off at Rockridge instead of MacArthur. And then the ride was mostly downhill.
So yesterday I did essentially the same ride without stopping at the store. Jennifer and I think I made it home at just about the same time.
I looked at the distances and it's only two-tenths of a mile farther from Rockridge, and with the majority of it being downhill it's similar time. All this because after Rockridge, the BART tracks and Highway 24 turn a bit south.
On a related note, I was paying a little more attention yesterday than Friday, and noticed that the Safeway at Claremont and College is gone. There's just an empty lot ringed in fence. I checked the website, and it's still listed, so I'm guessing that it's being renovated. And it sure needed it.
So I did some Google Maps research, and found a way to hit the store after getting off at Rockridge instead of MacArthur. And then the ride was mostly downhill.
So yesterday I did essentially the same ride without stopping at the store. Jennifer and I think I made it home at just about the same time.
I looked at the distances and it's only two-tenths of a mile farther from Rockridge, and with the majority of it being downhill it's similar time. All this because after Rockridge, the BART tracks and Highway 24 turn a bit south.
On a related note, I was paying a little more attention yesterday than Friday, and noticed that the Safeway at Claremont and College is gone. There's just an empty lot ringed in fence. I checked the website, and it's still listed, so I'm guessing that it's being renovated. And it sure needed it.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Travel
So, next week, I'll be in Watsonville helping out with some regular sampling. So I'll be there Monday through Wednesday.
And today I get to drive to Lodi to submit permits.
At least I'll be away from the Bay Area if BART decides to strike next week.
And today I get to drive to Lodi to submit permits.
At least I'll be away from the Bay Area if BART decides to strike next week.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Newness
Yesterday (Friday), was supposed to be a day for getting work done on my tattoo. However, it turned out that my artist was getting over being sick, and so he postponed that until today.
So yesterday I go the new iPhone 5S. Now, I had waited for my contract to end, and then waited for the new version of the phone, so I had been using an iPhone 4 for over two and a half years. I had already experimented with the new iOS 7, and had been very happy with it. I was just ready for a faster phone, and the new features really interested me. Plus the home button onthe 4 was about shot.
I love the speed onthe new phone, very much an improvement after so long, and the fingerprint reader is amazing.
So for those who know, you may be wondering, how do you get to Davis without a car? Well, you take Amtrak. Emeryville to Davis is not much more that and hour and a half, and is really a nice ride. Home is about 10 minutes from the Emeryville station, and Primary Concepts in Davis is only 0.2 miles from the station on that end.
And, sad to say, I'm not done; however, seeing what the artist did today, I'm happy to take another session. The colors are amazing and intense. And it makes the black of space that much more
Friday, September 13, 2013
A Bridge Kind Of Near
Yesterday when I got home, I changed into biking togs, and Jennifer and I biked out to the new span of the Oakland Bay Bridge.
Once we got to the gate we felt pretty good, but there was a growing wind as approached the bridge proper. At the end of the land trail there is a steep incline that is reminiscent of the climb at Golden Gate Fields. And then, you're on the bridge, and it is a constant 2% grade. Even when you get to the suspension section, it doesn't really slope down. We got to the end of the bike lane which is where the trail would almost intersect the old span. According to signs and such, we will have to wait for the old span to be removed for the lane to be connected to Yerba Buena Island. That isn't scheduled to happen until 2015, so we've got some time to wait.
It was a good time to rest and take some pictures.
Then we went downhill home. That was an awesome payoff and we laughed, yahooed, and chortled the whole way to back to IKEA.
Of course, I forgot to run my tracker app, so I'll have to do it again, but after almost half an hour of riding to the end of the lane on the bridge, we seemed to get back to IKEA in 5 minutes.
Once we got to the gate we felt pretty good, but there was a growing wind as approached the bridge proper. At the end of the land trail there is a steep incline that is reminiscent of the climb at Golden Gate Fields. And then, you're on the bridge, and it is a constant 2% grade. Even when you get to the suspension section, it doesn't really slope down. We got to the end of the bike lane which is where the trail would almost intersect the old span. According to signs and such, we will have to wait for the old span to be removed for the lane to be connected to Yerba Buena Island. That isn't scheduled to happen until 2015, so we've got some time to wait.
It was a good time to rest and take some pictures.
Then we went downhill home. That was an awesome payoff and we laughed, yahooed, and chortled the whole way to back to IKEA.
Of course, I forgot to run my tracker app, so I'll have to do it again, but after almost half an hour of riding to the end of the lane on the bridge, we seemed to get back to IKEA in 5 minutes.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
I am Disappoint
So Jennifer and I have been bummed from being sick and unable to ride our bikes across the new span of the Bay Bridge. And tonight after dinner, we had a bit of energy and thought we'd do a little night jaunt to Yerba Buena and back.
Yeah, that didn't happen.
The weekend before Labor Day we had ridden the trail to a set of gates that allowed us to see the toll plaza, but go no further. Tonight those same gates were closed again. And taped to them was an 8.5x11 sheet of paper stating that the trail was closed at 6:00.
To this I ask, "Why the hell is the bridge closed to bikes at night?"
There are lights. More than four of them, even.
I cannot determine why the bridge is so much less safe for bikes after dark, not even dark, but 6:00 PM, that the trail would be closed.
I'll certainly be making some phone calls tomorrow to find out why I can ride on any surface street 24 hours a day, but can't ride on a well lit bike and pedestrian trail after 6:00.
Phonebloks
Earlier today, I was pointed to Phonebloks by two sites that I regularly visit.
Technically, I was referred to this video below:
I think the concept is incredible. It's like legos and reminds me of my old PC tower. I was gettign good for a while upgrading my PC. This could really be a thing.
Technically, I was referred to this video below:
I think the concept is incredible. It's like legos and reminds me of my old PC tower. I was gettign good for a while upgrading my PC. This could really be a thing.
Monday, September 09, 2013
Failed Health Rolls
Many of my friends who read this may or may not know that my mom has a blog.
And last Thursday, mom was admitted to the hospital due to heart and blood pressure problems.
I just to go visit her today because Jennifer and I were sick last week and didn't really recover until Saturday night/Sunday morning. I figured one of the last things I should do is go see mom in the hospital while I have a fever and a cough. Really, the only time you should go to the hospital with a fever and a cough is because you have a fever and a cough.
We weren't that bad, just bad enough we felt we shouldn't subject others to our condition.
I saw her today though since I work about 10 minutes from the hospital, and she looks pretty good and is in good spirits. Her only complaint (other than the whole heart thing and missing out on volunteering) is that the heart monitor will not allow her to shower, so her hair is a little flat after five days.
She's still not going to get to go home today, but hopefully she will soon.
And last Thursday, mom was admitted to the hospital due to heart and blood pressure problems.
I just to go visit her today because Jennifer and I were sick last week and didn't really recover until Saturday night/Sunday morning. I figured one of the last things I should do is go see mom in the hospital while I have a fever and a cough. Really, the only time you should go to the hospital with a fever and a cough is because you have a fever and a cough.
We weren't that bad, just bad enough we felt we shouldn't subject others to our condition.
I saw her today though since I work about 10 minutes from the hospital, and she looks pretty good and is in good spirits. Her only complaint (other than the whole heart thing and missing out on volunteering) is that the heart monitor will not allow her to shower, so her hair is a little flat after five days.
She's still not going to get to go home today, but hopefully she will soon.
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Magma Illumination
I think one of the coolest gifts I ever got was a lava lamp. And I didn't get it until I was in college.
Lava lamps were fascinating items when I was a kid. Watching them in stores was amazing. The easily surpassed those other kitschy items: the miniature Venus de Milo surrounded my what looked like rain falling.
I'm actually on my second lava lamp now (same color scheme yellow wax in blue liquid in a brass stand) because the original one stopped circulating no matter how I changed the light bulb.
And today I read this article.
Friends of mine have a huge collection of lava lamps and variations on the theme. They have all different colors, plus glitter lamps that swirl.
It might be a night to turn on the lamp again. It's been a while.
Lava lamps were fascinating items when I was a kid. Watching them in stores was amazing. The easily surpassed those other kitschy items: the miniature Venus de Milo surrounded my what looked like rain falling.
I'm actually on my second lava lamp now (same color scheme yellow wax in blue liquid in a brass stand) because the original one stopped circulating no matter how I changed the light bulb.
And today I read this article.
Friends of mine have a huge collection of lava lamps and variations on the theme. They have all different colors, plus glitter lamps that swirl.
It might be a night to turn on the lamp again. It's been a while.
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Elevators of Blood
So yesterday, I watched "Room 237" a documentary about symbolism and trickery in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining".
Most of the documentary was pretty good, but I realized that I had seen part of it on YouTube (the section on the architectural tricks).
Over all, it's an interesting film with guesses on it's hidden meaning. But of course there's no way of knowing. Is it a statement on the Jewish Holocaust? Is it about the massacre of Native Americans throughout US history?
And then suddenly, I was taken out of he movie and angered. One of the "experts" started going off on how there are hidden messages in the movie that Kubrick is using to tell everyone how he was the person behind the filming of the faked Apollo missions to the moon.
At that point I half tuned out because I was so pissed off. The rest had some cool ideas like using the mirror imagery to show the film forward and backward projected on the same screen.
So, if you like the movie, I would recommend the documentary, but take some of the ideas with a grain of salt.
Most of the documentary was pretty good, but I realized that I had seen part of it on YouTube (the section on the architectural tricks).
Over all, it's an interesting film with guesses on it's hidden meaning. But of course there's no way of knowing. Is it a statement on the Jewish Holocaust? Is it about the massacre of Native Americans throughout US history?
And then suddenly, I was taken out of he movie and angered. One of the "experts" started going off on how there are hidden messages in the movie that Kubrick is using to tell everyone how he was the person behind the filming of the faked Apollo missions to the moon.
At that point I half tuned out because I was so pissed off. The rest had some cool ideas like using the mirror imagery to show the film forward and backward projected on the same screen.
So, if you like the movie, I would recommend the documentary, but take some of the ideas with a grain of salt.
Monday, September 02, 2013
Bridging the Bay
Tonight about 10:30, I heard a helicopter hovering outside.
Yes, I know, of course it was hovering outside. But anyway,
I looked out at the new Bay Bridge, and saw a fleet of police cars with lights flashing heading across the bridge towards Treasure Island. And they were followed by a swarm of red taillights. I watched with binoculars as they kept going, and I could only assume that the bridge was open.
Then a few minutes later, another fleet of police cars came the other direction followed by headlights.
It is certainly a sight to see.
On a lighter note, I also discovered that if you have a high enough powered telescope, you can see into my bedroom from the Hills Brothers sign in San Francisco.
Just an FYI.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Fool Me Once...
So some people might remember this post about me getting on the wrong train at MacArthur.
This morning I was a little earlier, and was standing with my bike at my usual spot having noted that the next train (Concord was next) was a few minutes out. I have my headphones on, and I'm reading, so I vaguely hear the sounds of a train coming, so I begin getting ready.
Then I not that the train is shorter than advertised, so I check the signs. They say "Richmond".
I didn't get on, but I watched several people rush on and I wonder if they ended up going the wrong way for a few stops like I did that one time.
I do wonder though, why the train occasionally ends up on the wrong track.
Is it a switching issue? Or is it just a little hiccup?
Either way, I was glad I had arrived 5 minutes prior.
This morning I was a little earlier, and was standing with my bike at my usual spot having noted that the next train (Concord was next) was a few minutes out. I have my headphones on, and I'm reading, so I vaguely hear the sounds of a train coming, so I begin getting ready.
Then I not that the train is shorter than advertised, so I check the signs. They say "Richmond".
I didn't get on, but I watched several people rush on and I wonder if they ended up going the wrong way for a few stops like I did that one time.
I do wonder though, why the train occasionally ends up on the wrong track.
Is it a switching issue? Or is it just a little hiccup?
Either way, I was glad I had arrived 5 minutes prior.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Triskadekamania - The Conclusion
So "The World's End" was lots of fun. I'm kind of glad I came across an interview with Simon Pegg, because I had some cool things to look for during the movie, but they might have been more fun to look for on a second viewing.
Afterwards, Jennifer and I wandered around Bay Street, and had lunch at the Elephant Bar.
Then we rode back home and did laundry.
Afterwards, Jennifer and I wandered around Bay Street, and had lunch at the Elephant Bar.
Then we rode back home and did laundry.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Trsikadekamania
It was thirteen years ago today that Jennifer and I got married.
Today we've gone bicycling for breakfast, explored the extent of the new bike trail to the new Bay Bridge. It's a little short of the toll plaza so far, but we're looking forward to the new trail.
Now we're waiting for Simon Pegg's new movie "The World's End".
Monday, August 19, 2013
Blood Song - Raven's Shadow
So today at lunch, I finished Anthony Ryan's Blood Song which is apparently the first book in a saga about the Raven's Shadow.
Jennifer always describes books that move her as movies. She talks about dodging for the hero during a fight. She talks about seeing the action like a movie while she's reading. I can think of some that I've experienced that way, and now I have another.
As I read Blood Song, I could feel some of Ryan's influences. The literary style of the story is reminiscent of the Kingkiller Saga by Patrick Rothfuss (also an amazing series). There are elements that hark to the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. And in the way that the occasional person talks, there is just a hint of Terry Pratchett.
Now that is not to say that it is a book that is just a mishmash of other people's work. The action is fast and just carries you through. I kept expecting the book to nearly be over because so much had happened. And yet the story keeps going, carrying the tale and making you want more.
I am certainly looking forward to a sequel.
Jennifer always describes books that move her as movies. She talks about dodging for the hero during a fight. She talks about seeing the action like a movie while she's reading. I can think of some that I've experienced that way, and now I have another.
As I read Blood Song, I could feel some of Ryan's influences. The literary style of the story is reminiscent of the Kingkiller Saga by Patrick Rothfuss (also an amazing series). There are elements that hark to the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. And in the way that the occasional person talks, there is just a hint of Terry Pratchett.
Now that is not to say that it is a book that is just a mishmash of other people's work. The action is fast and just carries you through. I kept expecting the book to nearly be over because so much had happened. And yet the story keeps going, carrying the tale and making you want more.
I am certainly looking forward to a sequel.
Friday, August 16, 2013
The Perfect Apple
So those who know me know that I eat very little fruit. I don't like berries, I can't handle citrus pulp, and feel the same way about the skin of an apple. I will suck a lemon wedge dry though.
I discovered that I could eat apples when I peel them or cut into them and eat out to the skin.
Eating apples started to become a regular thing during my field courses during my undergraduate work. We got to make our lunches, and one time I grabbed an apple (red delicious). I had my Leatherman with me, and at lunch time I skinned it, and it was one of the best tasting things I had ever eaten. Plus it gave me some needed sugar and water. And as an added bonus, the pile of skin that I was smart enough to pile up away from where my team partners and I were eating gave the flies a place to gather and not bother us while we ate.
After returning to civilization, I would occasionally try to recreate the experience, but then I had to hunt for the right flavor and texture. I wanted something slightly tart with a crisp texture.
After much experimentation, I found the braeburn apple. It has become my go to, and yet still there is a surprising amount of variation from apple to apple depending on the color, the date, and their age.
Every now and then I get the perfect apple. One that is crisp, moist, sweet with a hint of sour, and no hidden bruises.
But today, I read this article, and fear for my apples.
And you cannot imagine how difficult is was to type "apple" so many times.
I discovered that I could eat apples when I peel them or cut into them and eat out to the skin.
Eating apples started to become a regular thing during my field courses during my undergraduate work. We got to make our lunches, and one time I grabbed an apple (red delicious). I had my Leatherman with me, and at lunch time I skinned it, and it was one of the best tasting things I had ever eaten. Plus it gave me some needed sugar and water. And as an added bonus, the pile of skin that I was smart enough to pile up away from where my team partners and I were eating gave the flies a place to gather and not bother us while we ate.
After returning to civilization, I would occasionally try to recreate the experience, but then I had to hunt for the right flavor and texture. I wanted something slightly tart with a crisp texture.
After much experimentation, I found the braeburn apple. It has become my go to, and yet still there is a surprising amount of variation from apple to apple depending on the color, the date, and their age.
Every now and then I get the perfect apple. One that is crisp, moist, sweet with a hint of sour, and no hidden bruises.
But today, I read this article, and fear for my apples.
And you cannot imagine how difficult is was to type "apple" so many times.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Divergence
So today is a day of split feelings.
I am glad that BART is running. All thanks to the governor and judge who enacted a 60-day cooling off period for the union and management negotiations.
At the same time I am bummed, because I could have worked from home. There's just something nice about working at a computer and having a purring cat on the desk with you.
But I guess that ius all delayed until sometime in October, unless of course negotiations get everything worked out before then.
I am glad that BART is running. All thanks to the governor and judge who enacted a 60-day cooling off period for the union and management negotiations.
At the same time I am bummed, because I could have worked from home. There's just something nice about working at a computer and having a purring cat on the desk with you.
But I guess that ius all delayed until sometime in October, unless of course negotiations get everything worked out before then.
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
And the Words Just Keep on Coming...
So yesterday on BART, I suddenly came to the end of Bowl of Heaven by Larry Niven and Gregory Benford.
I say suddenly because as I read the last page there was a very clumsy segue from what the captain of the orbiting ship is thinking about the giant structure his crew has been exploring and a page telling me the title of the next book.
Now, it was no surprise at about two-thirds progress that the book wasn't going to resolve, but I expected some kind of stressful event at the end. Some minor revelation that would engender some anticipation on the part of the reader. Instead the last four chapters are perspectives from the two exploring ground crews, a perspective from the aliens, and then a brief chapter from the captain.
I've read almost everything Larry Niven has written including all of the Ringworld series, and Niven knows how to wrap up a story. Even ones that you can anticipate as having sequels he wraps up the small threads leaving the big thread dangling, and usually will give a little cliffhanger. I can only guess that this is Benford's writing style, since I've only read anthologies that he has been editor for.
So now I move on to some different things. I've started Jim Gaffigan's Dad is Fat which has already been very fun and entertaining, and might last me through tonight. It's fast and funny, but it's a comedian's book, so it's not very deep. And if you haven't heard or seen his stand-up, you really need to.
After this book... I'm just not sure.Perhaps I'll read Discworld again. Pratchett has said that the 40th book of the Discworld series is coming out in October. I could easily be through the other books and short-stories by then. I might even have time to read the fourth installment of the Science of Discworld.
I say suddenly because as I read the last page there was a very clumsy segue from what the captain of the orbiting ship is thinking about the giant structure his crew has been exploring and a page telling me the title of the next book.
Now, it was no surprise at about two-thirds progress that the book wasn't going to resolve, but I expected some kind of stressful event at the end. Some minor revelation that would engender some anticipation on the part of the reader. Instead the last four chapters are perspectives from the two exploring ground crews, a perspective from the aliens, and then a brief chapter from the captain.
I've read almost everything Larry Niven has written including all of the Ringworld series, and Niven knows how to wrap up a story. Even ones that you can anticipate as having sequels he wraps up the small threads leaving the big thread dangling, and usually will give a little cliffhanger. I can only guess that this is Benford's writing style, since I've only read anthologies that he has been editor for.
So now I move on to some different things. I've started Jim Gaffigan's Dad is Fat which has already been very fun and entertaining, and might last me through tonight. It's fast and funny, but it's a comedian's book, so it's not very deep. And if you haven't heard or seen his stand-up, you really need to.
After this book... I'm just not sure.Perhaps I'll read Discworld again. Pratchett has said that the 40th book of the Discworld series is coming out in October. I could easily be through the other books and short-stories by then. I might even have time to read the fourth installment of the Science of Discworld.
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Book Reviews
So earlier this week, I completed Ted Kosmatka's Prophet of Bones.
This is a book I could see turned into a movie. And it would work with or without the parallel world tenet that potassium-argon radioactive dating had been discredited. And I say that it would make a good movie in that it read well and I could see the movie kind of action in my head, and yet it didn't seem like a novelization of a script. I will certainly look for other works by Kosmatka.
The only thign that really bothered me was one possible villain who seems to disappear. In the movie in my head, I was totally expecting him to jump out near the end.
The only thign that really bothered me was one possible villain who seems to disappear. In the movie in my head, I was totally expecting him to jump out near the end.
In the intervening days, I have read Larry Niven and Matthew Joseph Harrington's The Goliath Stone. And I tore through this one. It read fast even for a Niven book. I think it could have easily been twice as long. The reader follows four people in various levels, and the story is fun, but I did find myself wishing for more story. It moved fast and was fun, but I wished it could have had the intensity of Footfall or Lucifer's Hammer.
Now I'm on to Niven and Gregory Benford's Bowl of Heaven which already has overtones of Ringworld and Rendezvous with Rama. It does have a "thicker" feel to the story, but is still intriguing already.
Monday, July 29, 2013
The Plague
So my friend John posted these two posts (1, 2) with regards to squirrels found to have the bubonic plague in southern California.
It reminded me of a story the CIH (certified industrial hygienist) at Kleinfelder told us of work he did on a base in Wyoming or Colorado.
Their health and safety briefing including a warning to avoid the prairie dogs in the area. Apparently, prairie dogs are normally shy and keep their distance from humans. Unfortunately, the prairie dogs on the base were infected with bubonic plague, and the sicker ones were lethargic, and unable to flee from curious humans.
Now, we all in the modern age know how the plague was spread, and that the fleas would leave the dead or dying body of the rats and jump to nearby humans. A similar thing was happening to the prairie dogs, with the added bonus that the sick ones were too weak to run away from the humans. Those humans who had not been warned would approach the prairie dogs and get within flea jumping range.
I think I'll just avoid all rodents for a while, thanks.
(And as I tag this post, I discover that I've already told this story...)
It reminded me of a story the CIH (certified industrial hygienist) at Kleinfelder told us of work he did on a base in Wyoming or Colorado.
Their health and safety briefing including a warning to avoid the prairie dogs in the area. Apparently, prairie dogs are normally shy and keep their distance from humans. Unfortunately, the prairie dogs on the base were infected with bubonic plague, and the sicker ones were lethargic, and unable to flee from curious humans.
Now, we all in the modern age know how the plague was spread, and that the fleas would leave the dead or dying body of the rats and jump to nearby humans. A similar thing was happening to the prairie dogs, with the added bonus that the sick ones were too weak to run away from the humans. Those humans who had not been warned would approach the prairie dogs and get within flea jumping range.
I think I'll just avoid all rodents for a while, thanks.
(And as I tag this post, I discover that I've already told this story...)
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Reading to Come
So last night I finished Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter's The Long War. (Yes, yes, I know, some wars are longer than others...)
I enjoyed the concept in the first book (The Long Earth), and I appreciate the story this time, but each book has ended with a big event that seems to only be there to set up the next book. I think this is probably more Baxter's influence than Pratchett's. Terry always wraps things up neatly at the end. (Perhaps it isn't just an American sensibility then...) That's not saying I won't read the coming sequels, it's just that the end of the book kind of comes one or two commercial breaks before I think it should really end..
I my reading queue I've got two new collaborations by Larry Niven, and then I'm probably going to re-read Discworld before the new book come out.
But first I'm reading Prophet of Bones. I heard about Ted Kosmatka's new book this iO9 article. And I found the concept intriguing.
Now, I'm not the kind of guy that reads the credits of video games. I don't even always know the names of the people in the bands that I like. (Yes, I know there isn't really a Pink Floyd.) But the Portal saga runs parallel to the SimCity series for my favorite computer games. And so I thought I would have to try this one out. I just started it this morning on BART, so I'll withhold judgement for a while.
I enjoyed the concept in the first book (The Long Earth), and I appreciate the story this time, but each book has ended with a big event that seems to only be there to set up the next book. I think this is probably more Baxter's influence than Pratchett's. Terry always wraps things up neatly at the end. (Perhaps it isn't just an American sensibility then...) That's not saying I won't read the coming sequels, it's just that the end of the book kind of comes one or two commercial breaks before I think it should really end..
I my reading queue I've got two new collaborations by Larry Niven, and then I'm probably going to re-read Discworld before the new book come out.
But first I'm reading Prophet of Bones. I heard about Ted Kosmatka's new book this iO9 article. And I found the concept intriguing.
Now, I'm not the kind of guy that reads the credits of video games. I don't even always know the names of the people in the bands that I like. (Yes, I know there isn't really a Pink Floyd.) But the Portal saga runs parallel to the SimCity series for my favorite computer games. And so I thought I would have to try this one out. I just started it this morning on BART, so I'll withhold judgement for a while.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Birthday Weekend
So it was a busy weekend.
Friday I worked from home doing an online course for my 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher, and in between sections, I went into the city and had a dental exam. It appears that the silver fillings were not done very well, so I was scheduled to get a new filling on one tooth for Monday and we'll keep an eye on another one.
Saturday, on the day, Jennifer took me shopping, ostensibly for a new outfit for the evening's celebration.
We went in to San Francisco Center, and started the day with gelato. Then we went to David's Tea and got some loose leaf. For clothes, we found a cool jacket and a shirt at Express, but the shirt didn't really go with the jacket. So, we just trotted up to Nordstrom and just happened to hit their anniversary sale. We got two really nice shirts, one that I ended up wearing and another that we ordered to get the correct size. That one has these great royal blue stripes and crisscrosses. I'll wear that one soon.
So we went back home, relaxed for a bit, and then put the outfit together with other pieces I already had.
And that night we went to Bourbon & Branch with two other couples. We even got the upper room. We started everyone off with the Laphroaig Project which is Laphroaig Whiskey, Chartreuse, and citrus. TI has an amazing mix of flavors that blend and separate when you drink it. Then we all just experimented with different mixed drinks. Then because none of us had eaten since around lunch, we went to Nopa for a late night dinner.
Sunday, Jennifer and I rode out on our bikes and had donuts at Golden Gate Donuts, and then went to Piedmont Springs for a hot tub and sauna experience. After that, it became a supplies shopping day, and we did runs from Target and Trader Joe's.
Yesterday, I got my new filling, and came in for work afterwards.
This weekend, we're looking forward to the Berkeley Kite Festival.
Friday I worked from home doing an online course for my 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher, and in between sections, I went into the city and had a dental exam. It appears that the silver fillings were not done very well, so I was scheduled to get a new filling on one tooth for Monday and we'll keep an eye on another one.
Saturday, on the day, Jennifer took me shopping, ostensibly for a new outfit for the evening's celebration.
We went in to San Francisco Center, and started the day with gelato. Then we went to David's Tea and got some loose leaf. For clothes, we found a cool jacket and a shirt at Express, but the shirt didn't really go with the jacket. So, we just trotted up to Nordstrom and just happened to hit their anniversary sale. We got two really nice shirts, one that I ended up wearing and another that we ordered to get the correct size. That one has these great royal blue stripes and crisscrosses. I'll wear that one soon.
So we went back home, relaxed for a bit, and then put the outfit together with other pieces I already had.
And that night we went to Bourbon & Branch with two other couples. We even got the upper room. We started everyone off with the Laphroaig Project which is Laphroaig Whiskey, Chartreuse, and citrus. TI has an amazing mix of flavors that blend and separate when you drink it. Then we all just experimented with different mixed drinks. Then because none of us had eaten since around lunch, we went to Nopa for a late night dinner.
Sunday, Jennifer and I rode out on our bikes and had donuts at Golden Gate Donuts, and then went to Piedmont Springs for a hot tub and sauna experience. After that, it became a supplies shopping day, and we did runs from Target and Trader Joe's.
Yesterday, I got my new filling, and came in for work afterwards.
This weekend, we're looking forward to the Berkeley Kite Festival.
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