Family Visit

My brother came to visit with his family, so we had a nice visit as they toured the sights of the Bay Area.


Boxing on the Wii


Alcatraz boat tour


Golden Gate view

We also ended up going down to the beach in Santa Cruz (the one they used for filming of the Lost Boys - good vampire flick if you've never seen it).

Visits from Canada

This fall we had the good fortune to be visited by a number of friends and family.

Alan's Visit
Alan came to visit us in August. We went up to the city (of course) as well as up to Napa Valley with Carl.


Alan on the train to San Francisco


TUO and Alan on the docks of Fisherman's Wharf

Jeff & Neuba's Visit
Jeff and Neuba came to visit in September. We went to my company picnic and to the NorCal Renfaire.


TUO, me, Neuba and Jeff at my company picnic


The Danse Macabre at Renfaire


Jousting is more medieval than Renaissance... I mean... Huzzah!

Family Visit
Also in September my parents and sister came to visit. Again, we went up to the city, to Moneterey Bay and Carmel.


Me, Mom, & Dad at Monterey Bay Aquarium


Mom, Dad, TUO and my sister at Fisherman's Wharf


My folks at the Golden Gate Bridge


Me and Dad at the SF Giants Game


My sister & Dad on the train after the Giants game

Gilroy Garlic Festival

Ah, the greatness that is Gilroy, and the marvel that is its annual garlic festival. We were NOT expecting the sheer size (or expense) of the event, which involved parking our car in a HUGE field and bussing out to the place. It was quite a spectacle, with three stages, food and craft vendors... I had no idea that it was such a big deal! Below are a few pictures from the festival:


Ben, me, Amy and Rilla with the The Garlic Mascot


The Lovely Ladies of Garlic! (and me)

More to follow!