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Rain today in Granite Bay - perfect excuse to bust

Rain today in Granite Bay - perfect excuse to bust out an early Xmas gift (thanks Annette) and slow cook chili!!!

Twenty years ago we left the South Bay moving to G

Twenty years ago we left the South Bay moving to Granite Bay. This weekend we revisited, with the dogs which was enough to get our son to visit from San Diego. The Spectrum, Chez Melange, the Wooden Shoe, and Houston's are gone but El Sombrero, El Tarasco, and Joe's remain. So too does Randy's. Best of all our good friends the Griffins and Parsons made time for us and a great weekend.

Often my first time at a restaurant I annoying ask

Often my first time at a restaurant I annoying ask "what should order here?" Today's answer, Tri-tip sandwich. medium rare meat, a bbq sauce that doesn't taste like sugar, and perfectly toasted french roll. 10/10

Thursday Night Farmer's Market!

Thursday Night Farmer's Market!

I'm pretty sure 115 and "comfort" don't belong tog

I'm pretty sure 115 and "comfort" don't belong together. But there they are!

Oliver and Axton turn 6 and 5 this month. Big part

Oliver and Axton turn 6 and 5 this month. Big party! 🎉 🎈

Some pictures from our UCSB Family Vacation Center

Some pictures from our UCSB Family Vacation Center trip this year. It sure has been great watching our kids grow up with some wonderful families who are now friends.

For the past 12 visits to UCSB’s Family Vacation

For the past 12 visits to UCSB’s Family Vacation Center I have tried (without success) to relive my glory days as a compulsively exercising student and make it to the top of old San Marcos on my bike. San Marcos is a well known climber’s challenge. Back then, it was child’s play. Today, 13 was the charm and I made it. Clearly, not great at selfies - the view was amazing!

For 12 years, every year, UCSB Family Vacation Cen

For 12 years, every year, UCSB Family Vacation Center was our special family place. Riley grew up here and we all made friends that returned every year. Covid cancelled that 2020 & 2021. We’re back, sans Riley (who is working this summer). Another reminder how fast life moves and how precious each moment (and breath) is!

After what feels like a lost decade from Covid, An

After what feels like a lost decade from Covid, Annette and I get to spend time with her dad Lance at one of my favorite breakfast spots. No masks, no sun, no problem. Good times!

103 degrees demands a summer cut!!

103 degrees demands a summer cut!!

When I was teaching aerobics back in the late 1980

When I was teaching aerobics back in the late 1980s, I thought people would like to do aerobic classes on vacation. Robotours did 13 trips. This is one of the earliest Robotours to the San Francisco Fairmont.

Let the Madness Begin!

Let the Madness Begin!

Excited for this Adam McKay series on HBO and F1 -

Excited for this Adam McKay series on HBO and F1 - Drive to Survive season 4 that premieres on Netflix next week.

So happy to be again going to NCAA March Madness F

So happy to be again going to NCAA March Madness First Round in San Diego with my brother!

The horror of current headshots!

The horror of current headshots!

The dogs excited for the holiday!

The dogs excited for the holiday!

For those who missed it, our minimal effort Thanks

For those who missed it, our minimal effort Thanksgiving Picture!
A belated Happy Thanksgiving, a current Happy Black Friday, and a future Happy Cyber Monday to all!
Happy Monday and TGIF will return soon. Until the, Hang in there!

5:45 AM our 19 year old about to hop in his fully

5:45 AM our 19 year old about to hop in his fully packed Mazda 3 to make the 530 mile drive to sophomore year at University of San Diego. It was great having him home - seeing him manage his summer job - and just being him. It was a sad moment saying goodbye - but the world remains his oyster. Proud and thankful 🥲

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