Friday, March 28, 2008
No Offense
but I thought this site was really funny.
Of course neither Jennnifer nor I would ever send anything here.
But it's funny to see that some people do (and what some of them say).
Of course neither Jennnifer nor I would ever send anything here.
But it's funny to see that some people do (and what some of them say).
Thursday, March 27, 2008
We hate Sarah Marshall ads
San Fran has been inundated w/ ads for the Sarah Marshall movie.
Some clever folks have expressed their fed-upped-ness.
Most Annoying Ad Campaign Ever Lampooned? via SFist by Brock on 3/24/08
and my favorite:
Some clever folks have expressed their fed-upped-ness.
Most Annoying Ad Campaign Ever Lampooned? via SFist by Brock on 3/24/08
and my favorite:
Graffiti watch: Albany Waterfront Trail
My sister Jen likes graffiti a lot, so I took a bunch of Pictures at the Albany Waterfront trail, where Lucy & I went while the Subaru was getting serviced.
(They dropped us off in a dealer shuttle, saying we could get a ride back if Lucy didn't go swimming. We all know how that ended. It wasn't too bad a walk back though.)
So this portion of the Bay trail was all fill, so there's remants of trash all over the place. A kid I talked to said it's kinda like a hobo village at night. Really neat art with Found objects, plus a whole row of mini billboards lined one section of the path.
(They dropped us off in a dealer shuttle, saying we could get a ride back if Lucy didn't go swimming. We all know how that ended. It wasn't too bad a walk back though.)
So this portion of the Bay trail was all fill, so there's remants of trash all over the place. A kid I talked to said it's kinda like a hobo village at night. Really neat art with Found objects, plus a whole row of mini billboards lined one section of the path.
Graffiti watch: Meth Ads (blog)
For Dan and Alicia.
Saw this blog post and thought of you.
One more series of ads that we're over.
I Lost Me (and Interest In Anti-Drug Awareness Campaigns) to Meth
Saw this blog post and thought of you.
One more series of ads that we're over.
I Lost Me (and Interest In Anti-Drug Awareness Campaigns) to Meth
via SFist by Brock on 3/25/08
Photo credit: Nature abhors a vacuum
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
2 more days of the class
As my class comes to a close, I have been thinking about where we should take our time abroad. I was hoping for some magic answer to come out of the course, but that has not happened. Like with anything, it's about pounding the pavement.
I have been picking John's brain about where he could see us and then scouring the web for blogs or feeds about teaching in different places. There is a TON of information out there so I am slowly but surly picking my way through it.
We are really leaning toward Argentina or Chile. Of course, things may change, but it is a large improvement over our previous answer of "Asia or South America."
So far, Argentina looks the best. The climate looks great, the wine is abundant and there are both large and small towns were jobs are available. One of the downsides is that we have to go there before I can get a job. They don't seem to hire before you get there.
I have one more practice lesson to teach and then I am finished with all the real work in the class. I can definitely say I am ready to be done with the class up but I know only a small percentage of what I need to. That's not to say that the class hasn't prepared me, it's just that it opened my eyes to how much is out there for me to learn. From things like grammar to how to give directions in a clear and concise manner. But on the whole, I'd say the CELTA course has to be helpful.
Love to you all!
I have been picking John's brain about where he could see us and then scouring the web for blogs or feeds about teaching in different places. There is a TON of information out there so I am slowly but surly picking my way through it.
We are really leaning toward Argentina or Chile. Of course, things may change, but it is a large improvement over our previous answer of "Asia or South America."
So far, Argentina looks the best. The climate looks great, the wine is abundant and there are both large and small towns were jobs are available. One of the downsides is that we have to go there before I can get a job. They don't seem to hire before you get there.
I have one more practice lesson to teach and then I am finished with all the real work in the class. I can definitely say I am ready to be done with the class up but I know only a small percentage of what I need to. That's not to say that the class hasn't prepared me, it's just that it opened my eyes to how much is out there for me to learn. From things like grammar to how to give directions in a clear and concise manner. But on the whole, I'd say the CELTA course has to be helpful.
Love to you all!
Restaurant Architecture
Local San Francisco Critic Michael Bauer writes a little on the trend of food stacking.
One of the commenters points out that the word choice is a little confusing.
In the context of the article it makes sense to talk about deconstructing the dish so that they can eat it, literally undoing the construction.
Lately, however, the connotation of 'deconstruction' (of a dish) has been used more to imply the breakdown of a dish to its constituent parts in order to rebuild it, usually in an original way. Thomas Keller of the French Laundry is the prime example of chefs that pull of this technique well, somehow remaining classy with dishes such as mac 'n cheese, oyster and pearls or the aptly named tongue in cheek. Keller's skill is in the way he puts the pieces back together - flawlessly, with an obsession for precise technique.
Once a dish is deconstructed, you can reconstruct it the way Keller does, or you can go down a slightly different road. Practitioners of molecular gastronomy like to test the chemical limits their ingredients, and build it back up in creative way.
The food site Chow has a little piece that shows pictures of how one such practitioner, chef Grant Achatz of Alinea (who also worked at The French Laundry) in Chicago, does this.
It was from Alinea's website that I first learned of the 'Anti-Griddle'.
One of the commenters points out that the word choice is a little confusing.
In the context of the article it makes sense to talk about deconstructing the dish so that they can eat it, literally undoing the construction.
Lately, however, the connotation of 'deconstruction' (of a dish) has been used more to imply the breakdown of a dish to its constituent parts in order to rebuild it, usually in an original way. Thomas Keller of the French Laundry is the prime example of chefs that pull of this technique well, somehow remaining classy with dishes such as mac 'n cheese, oyster and pearls or the aptly named tongue in cheek. Keller's skill is in the way he puts the pieces back together - flawlessly, with an obsession for precise technique.
Once a dish is deconstructed, you can reconstruct it the way Keller does, or you can go down a slightly different road. Practitioners of molecular gastronomy like to test the chemical limits their ingredients, and build it back up in creative way.
The food site Chow has a little piece that shows pictures of how one such practitioner, chef Grant Achatz of Alinea (who also worked at The French Laundry) in Chicago, does this.
It was from Alinea's website that I first learned of the 'Anti-Griddle'.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Blue Bottle
Blue Bottle coffee is somewhat of an obsession with folks here in SF. They recently opened a cafe downtown which Jennifer and I made the trip to the other day. We didn't realize they served breakfast, or we'd have more to report.
Anyway, the big deal about the cafe is their siphon coffee system, which comes in at about $9 an order, though the menu reads "please ask." We didn't order the siphon coffee, but were fortunate enough to sit right in front of the machine.
Two guys that sat down right after us ordered some of it with breakfast. When we were getting up to leave they had already finished their breakfast and were still waiting for their $9 cups of coffee.
The original draw for Blue Bottle was their fanatically fresh roast. I think the original mantra was less than 48 hours, but maybe it was 24. Their espresso drinks are always double ristretto, and their regular coffee is all drip coffee, done by hand.
Anyway, the big deal about the cafe is their siphon coffee system, which comes in at about $9 an order, though the menu reads "please ask." We didn't order the siphon coffee, but were fortunate enough to sit right in front of the machine.
Two guys that sat down right after us ordered some of it with breakfast. When we were getting up to leave they had already finished their breakfast and were still waiting for their $9 cups of coffee.
The original draw for Blue Bottle was their fanatically fresh roast. I think the original mantra was less than 48 hours, but maybe it was 24. Their espresso drinks are always double ristretto, and their regular coffee is all drip coffee, done by hand.
Pho
Golden King Vietnamese Restaurant.
Needed a little Hanger-Aversion Therapy.
Pho fit the bill.
Our Phos are a lot alike, except mine has more parts of beef and meat.. balls.
Needed a little Hanger-Aversion Therapy.
Pho fit the bill.
Our Phos are a lot alike, except mine has more parts of beef and meat.. balls.
SOPI - The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 29th annual Easter Party
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence throw an Easter party not to be missed.
It's one more excuse for everyone to dress up and get crazy, this time at Dolores Park (Lucy's Favorite).
Highlights include the Hunky Jesus contest, Easter Bonnet Contest and lots of music.
Hone your picnic skills before this one, we were thoroughly unprepared. People throw down for parties in the park.
And it helps to dress up.
The 'Pink Ladies' gathered near us, and were some of the most popular belles at the ball.
It's one more excuse for everyone to dress up and get crazy, this time at Dolores Park (Lucy's Favorite).
Highlights include the Hunky Jesus contest, Easter Bonnet Contest and lots of music.
Hone your picnic skills before this one, we were thoroughly unprepared. People throw down for parties in the park.
And it helps to dress up.
The 'Pink Ladies' gathered near us, and were some of the most popular belles at the ball.
BYOBW - 8th Annual Bring your own big wheel Race
Thanks go to Alicia for recommending that we film this.
There was a point where Jennifer and Joe were contemplating not going, but I felt since at least Alicia was expecting a full report, we had to.
And we were all glad we did.
This was the 2nd San Francisco event of the day that we were glad we did not miss.
There was a point where Jennifer and Joe were contemplating not going, but I felt since at least Alicia was expecting a full report, we had to.
And we were all glad we did.
This was the 2nd San Francisco event of the day that we were glad we did not miss.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Incanto
Last Thursday Jennifer and I dined again with Joe and Allison, this time at Incanto.
The Chef, Chris Cosentino, is well known for his cooking with Offal. Being so close to Easter, I had to try the Lamb...liver. It was actually the main Offal offering that evening for entrees. Because that's what he's known for, I had to try it over some of the other tasty-sounding items (like the Balsamic Braised Pork, e.g.). It didn't knock me out of this world. The pea greens and puree it was served with did, as did just about everything else we tried there. Oh well. I don't think I got any tears in my Foie Gras and Trotters.
The Chef, Chris Cosentino, is well known for his cooking with Offal. Being so close to Easter, I had to try the Lamb...liver. It was actually the main Offal offering that evening for entrees. Because that's what he's known for, I had to try it over some of the other tasty-sounding items (like the Balsamic Braised Pork, e.g.). It didn't knock me out of this world. The pea greens and puree it was served with did, as did just about everything else we tried there. Oh well. I don't think I got any tears in my Foie Gras and Trotters.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Vantage Point
I must be getting harder to please.
Jennifer and I caught Vantage Point last night.
I can usually find some good in every movie that gives such a great excuse for buttery, salty popcorn and fountain coke. Apart from one cool PDA/Phone-as-a-terrorist-productivity tool, it had nothing of interest except doing fast-reverse to the same point in time so we can watch the first 20 minutes over and over again. After showing us the first 20 minutes what seems like 6 times, we get some advancement in time, again with some rewind/vantage point shift. Unfortunately, they never show us much more of the movie; we maybe get 3/4 of the way through the first act, and then it's over.
Too bad they never showed us the vantage point from which you can see interesting characters, developed plot lines and intriguing bad guys.
Jennifer and I caught Vantage Point last night.
I can usually find some good in every movie that gives such a great excuse for buttery, salty popcorn and fountain coke. Apart from one cool PDA/Phone-as-a-terrorist-productivity tool, it had nothing of interest except doing fast-reverse to the same point in time so we can watch the first 20 minutes over and over again. After showing us the first 20 minutes what seems like 6 times, we get some advancement in time, again with some rewind/vantage point shift. Unfortunately, they never show us much more of the movie; we maybe get 3/4 of the way through the first act, and then it's over.
Too bad they never showed us the vantage point from which you can see interesting characters, developed plot lines and intriguing bad guys.
JSWL - You heard it here first
With the help of Sister-in-Law^2 Meghan Caterino, we have come up with the newest in acronym's for today's jet-setter.
What do you get when you go from -20 degree Montana to 30 degree Arizona dessert back to Montana winter, then off to California Spring, with the Desert on the horizon again before heading back in time to a Michigan spring?
Why Jet-Setter Weather-Lag of course.
JSWL. Use it, know it, be confused by it.
What do you get when you go from -20 degree Montana to 30 degree Arizona dessert back to Montana winter, then off to California Spring, with the Desert on the horizon again before heading back in time to a Michigan spring?
Why Jet-Setter Weather-Lag of course.
JSWL. Use it, know it, be confused by it.
8th Annual "Bring-Your-Own Big Wheel" wacky street race (Potrero Hill)
We're totally going to this
via funcheapSF.com {beta} by Johnny Funcheap on 3/19/08
[ Sunday, March 23; 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Watch dozens of contestants risk humiliation (and serious injury) racing their big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids) down the streets of Potrero Hill. This free outdoor event is big people on little kids' toys. There's no registration cost, no rubber wheels, hand-made prizes, no bathrooms and no garbage cans but [...]Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Two Survive. Now, to Choose
Here's a NYT article on a restaurant we're going to up in Napa, Ubuntu.
Critic's Notebook: Two Survive. Now, to Choose
It's part of a series Frank Bruni (New York Times Food Critic) just finished about his 15 favorite meals around the country at restaurants opened recently. The San Francisco area was well represented on the list (3 of 15), and many foodie sites continued to notice that as he got closer and closer to revealing No. 1, Ubuntu still remained.
It's part of a series Frank Bruni (New York Times Food Critic) just finished about his 15 favorite meals around the country at restaurants opened recently. The San Francisco area was well represented on the list (3 of 15), and many foodie sites continued to notice that as he got closer and closer to revealing No. 1, Ubuntu still remained.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Sausage Fest
Met up with Billy Robb today (a High school friend and distant through-marriage relative) for lunch.
His neihborhood's not too far from where we're staying, so Lucy was able to join me on the trek.
The 2nd option he mentioned was a place I had heard about for good cheap eats, the Rosamunde Sausage Grill. It's as good as it sounds, if not better. Very straightforward: 13 types of sausage (plus a vegan option), chips, drinks and potato salad. I had the wild boar with onions and sauerkraut. It's a skinnier sausage, so it kind of got lost in the toppings.
I guess I'll just have to go back.
His neihborhood's not too far from where we're staying, so Lucy was able to join me on the trek.
The 2nd option he mentioned was a place I had heard about for good cheap eats, the Rosamunde Sausage Grill. It's as good as it sounds, if not better. Very straightforward: 13 types of sausage (plus a vegan option), chips, drinks and potato salad. I had the wild boar with onions and sauerkraut. It's a skinnier sausage, so it kind of got lost in the toppings.
I guess I'll just have to go back.
Generic International Beers
I believe there is some multi-national company that contract-brews Traditional "Insert Country" Beer. They just change the name and label and - voila! you have (e.g.) Ethiopian Beer. Costa Rican Beer. American Beer.
Certain Countries are exempt of course, like most of Northern Europe.
Certain Countries are exempt of course, like most of Northern Europe.
Friday in the Haight, Man
Jennifer and I checked out the Haight (upper?, lower? couldn't tell you) near Ashbury Friday for 2nd hand clothing stores. Literally it was overwhelming; both the amount of 2nd hand clothing stores (and selection) and the smell of incense.
We walked to the edge of Golden Gate Park, but we were a bit hungry, so we stopped at Cha Cha Cha on a recommendation of a classmate of Jennifer's. Kinda Caribbean tapas. For as crowded as this place was, the food could have been better. I get the feeling people come for the scene and the Sangria. We had a Malbec-Syrah, the Ceviche (good acid) and Musrooms sauteed in butter and garlic with parsley. The host was persistent in helping us get a seat at the bar, where they have a posted sign telling people they had to eat to sit there. Not to mention the 'cakage' on the menu which I thought I coined years ago (and would never put in print).
We walked to the edge of Golden Gate Park, but we were a bit hungry, so we stopped at Cha Cha Cha on a recommendation of a classmate of Jennifer's. Kinda Caribbean tapas. For as crowded as this place was, the food could have been better. I get the feeling people come for the scene and the Sangria. We had a Malbec-Syrah, the Ceviche (good acid) and Musrooms sauteed in butter and garlic with parsley. The host was persistent in helping us get a seat at the bar, where they have a posted sign telling people they had to eat to sit there. Not to mention the 'cakage' on the menu which I thought I coined years ago (and would never put in print).
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Marin
We decided to check out the area across the Golden Gate Bridge. Initial reports were that a lot of the area was closed to dogs off-leash, but we decided to head over and see what we could find.
We stopped in Mill Valley to assuage latte and espresso withdrawals (we've been on The French Press) and armed ourselves with a picnic and the knowledge that Muir Beach allows dogs to run free. This had the added benefit of being right off Highway 1, so our drive was a scenic one.
Being just a hop-skip-and a jump from Point Reyes (where 2 great cheesemakers are) we decided to continue on 1 up the shore. This led us through lots of fun little farm towns on the way to Cowgirl Creamery.
Tomales Bay is also home to some awesome oyster farms. We were headed to Hog Island Oyster Co., but they close @ 5. We came upon Tomales Bay Oysters where we picked up some to bring home.
We stopped in Mill Valley to assuage latte and espresso withdrawals (we've been on The French Press) and armed ourselves with a picnic and the knowledge that Muir Beach allows dogs to run free. This had the added benefit of being right off Highway 1, so our drive was a scenic one.
Being just a hop-skip-and a jump from Point Reyes (where 2 great cheesemakers are) we decided to continue on 1 up the shore. This led us through lots of fun little farm towns on the way to Cowgirl Creamery.
Tomales Bay is also home to some awesome oyster farms. We were headed to Hog Island Oyster Co., but they close @ 5. We came upon Tomales Bay Oysters where we picked up some to bring home.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Shared/Starred Items
So, as I read through things on the blogosphere I either star them or share them (interchangeably at this point). These links will take you to what I think are the highlights, though not something I'm going to write about necessarily.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Luna Park
We met Sister Jen's friend Nathan for Dinner at Luna Park.
One of 3 places we've been that has decided to offset their health care costs by charging a fee, either % of total or by the cover.
They were one of 2 that included an info slip about it.
One of 3 places we've been that has decided to offset their health care costs by charging a fee, either % of total or by the cover.
They were one of 2 that included an info slip about it.
The Bank Job
Saw The Bank Job the other day after having lunch with Jennifer and one of her classmates.
Now, I'm into caper films, and I love a good heist, probably more than the next guy. And I like Jason Statham, for his breakout role in Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels. Sadly, this is a film you can wait for the video or skip altogether. Mainly because the only interesting twist *Spoiler alert* is that there are items in safety deposit boxes their owners don't want other people to know about. I know, not much of a spoiler. The caper actually required them getting lucky twice. There was a cool bit with a Thermic Lance, but you can watch these guys on Youtube who made one out of spagehetti.
Now, I'm into caper films, and I love a good heist, probably more than the next guy. And I like Jason Statham, for his breakout role in Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels. Sadly, this is a film you can wait for the video or skip altogether. Mainly because the only interesting twist *Spoiler alert* is that there are items in safety deposit boxes their owners don't want other people to know about. I know, not much of a spoiler. The caper actually required them getting lucky twice. There was a cool bit with a Thermic Lance, but you can watch these guys on Youtube who made one out of spagehetti.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Delfina Pizza
Monday night we hit up a local favorite Delfina Pizza. It's an offshoot of Delfina next door, for more casual nights. We certainly weren't the only ones thinking about pizza on Monday, for when we got there we wrote our name on the chalkboard and were 7th in line. It was definitely on the chilly side, but we stood around with the others on the sidewalk waiting our turn.
To our (probably only john's) dismay they were out of the Tripe special. We had to settle on some of the house-cured anchovies. Shucks. We did however get to try some of their house-cured guanciale on a pizza of the day, in addition to a nice broccoli raab pizza with riccotta and roasted tomatoes.
We drank a nice little Aglianico, though I didn't notice until the end, because I had ordered a Nero d'avola. The little things you don't notice when you're standing on the sidewalk during wine service.
Note the condiment plate - a b&b with little piles of parm, chili flakes and sprigs of oregano.
To our (probably only john's) dismay they were out of the Tripe special. We had to settle on some of the house-cured anchovies. Shucks. We did however get to try some of their house-cured guanciale on a pizza of the day, in addition to a nice broccoli raab pizza with riccotta and roasted tomatoes.
We drank a nice little Aglianico, though I didn't notice until the end, because I had ordered a Nero d'avola. The little things you don't notice when you're standing on the sidewalk during wine service.
Note the condiment plate - a b&b with little piles of parm, chili flakes and sprigs of oregano.
Team Hardy
Dan, Alicia, Madeline and Maggie have a new website with lots of photos and family updates. the password for the site is the title of this post with no spaces or capital letters.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Weekend
Hey all,
We did a few fun things, a few WEIRD things and a few tasty things.
Saturday we went to Crissy Field for a dog park run, but it turned out to be a dog beach. A few photos ...
We did a few fun things, a few WEIRD things and a few tasty things.
Saturday we went to Crissy Field for a dog park run, but it turned out to be a dog beach. A few photos ...
Friday, March 7, 2008
Poor man's projection touch-screen, and wii-3-D
My Dad heard about this guy at TED.
It's a couple really clever ways to hack the IR camera in a wii-mote.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5EvhHy7eQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
The guy's main site is at http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/projects/thesis/
and it seems as if the 3-D technology will make it into a game coming out soon. There are a couple other amazingly dorky things on his site that don't have to do with a wii-mote. Even so, they're still pretty interesting.
It's a couple really clever ways to hack the IR camera in a wii-mote.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5EvhHy7eQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
The guy's main site is at http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/projects/thesis/
and it seems as if the 3-D technology will make it into a game coming out soon. There are a couple other amazingly dorky things on his site that don't have to do with a wii-mote. Even so, they're still pretty interesting.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Class intesifies but the weekend is around the corner
I am really getting in to the swing of things in my class. I am teaching a very diverse set of students from countries like Brazil, Switzerland, Thailand, Korea, Japan and France. They are upper intermediate speakers (they get most things if you speak slow and their grammar is better than most native speakers) and they come to our class for extra practice. It means some are 20 and some are 70 years old. My school posts our class on craigslist to get all sorts for folks, but it is totally free for them. They sit in as guini piggies. The practice is great, hard and energizing all at once.
I am looking forward to the weekend, as John's sister, Jen , is coming out for a few days. She will be heading back to Thailand and we are lucky enough to snag her for a few days. I just heard about a few thrift shops I have to drag her to because she has thrift store karma like no one else's. Really, she can find gems where you swear you just looked. Will see if shes into it, maybe I can bribe her with tapas and Sangria.
Love to all my favorite people (your the only ones who can read this!),
Jennifer
I am looking forward to the weekend, as John's sister, Jen , is coming out for a few days. She will be heading back to Thailand and we are lucky enough to snag her for a few days. I just heard about a few thrift shops I have to drag her to because she has thrift store karma like no one else's. Really, she can find gems where you swear you just looked. Will see if shes into it, maybe I can bribe her with tapas and Sangria.
Love to all my favorite people (your the only ones who can read this!),
Jennifer
Places yet to try
It seems as there are almost as many food blogs as there are restaurants here in SF, but here are some locals favorites high and low end from the Tablhopper blog's get together, might help us narrow the field, especially on the low end. We should try and get in on one of those dinners, though they just had one.
Jennifer found MyOpenBar.com, a website that posts listings of free events, or at least events that have free elements, with an emphasis on alcohol, natch. (e.g. open bar w/ $10 cover etc.).
2 this weekend: Free hot dogs at Frankenart Mart, and Free Outdoor Alley Opera
Jennifer found MyOpenBar.com, a website that posts listings of free events, or at least events that have free elements, with an emphasis on alcohol, natch. (e.g. open bar w/ $10 cover etc.).
2 this weekend: Free hot dogs at Frankenart Mart, and Free Outdoor Alley Opera
Recent F & B happenings
1) A chef from San Fran is featured at a dinner in New York. Too bad we're on the wrong coast for that meal, but it's a good thing his restuarant, Incanto is here. It just jumped a few places on our 'must go to' list.
2) Heard about this a couple months back, but didn't get the video explanation. The sound is the coolest part. That and the Crazy Milk.
2) Heard about this a couple months back, but didn't get the video explanation. The sound is the coolest part. That and the Crazy Milk.
Grand Canyon Happenings
The Park Service is doing a hi-flow period to try and help the beach and sediment situation throughout the Grand Canyon section of the Colorado River. The day before Jennifer and I put on the river a group of scientists was putting on for a trip down during which they would measure the size of the beaches, in order to see what effect the hi-flow period has. Our friends Shiek, Janice and Bernie are going down in late March and, depending on the effect, all the camps' beaches could be different.
-youtube of the current dam release
-slideshow of pictures in '83 when the river was flowing at 100,000cfs part 1 of 2. you should watch both.
I believe this is at the same time when 3 men set the record for fastest trip down the canyon by doing it in 36 hours and some change, in a dorry. they put on (poached!) in the middle of the night on a full moon
-youtube of the current dam release
-slideshow of pictures in '83 when the river was flowing at 100,000cfs part 1 of 2. you should watch both.
I believe this is at the same time when 3 men set the record for fastest trip down the canyon by doing it in 36 hours and some change, in a dorry. they put on (poached!) in the middle of the night on a full moon
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Chow - Food Bar
pretty effin' sweet. Could probably go here 2wice a week. Wouldn't get the braised short ribs every time, but it could be that neighborhood eatery.
Exactly what the Bistro would be if Livingston were bigger and the Petersons had gone a little less fancy on the remodel. (they had silverware in paper napkin rolls, with another stack of paper napkins on the table)
Exactly what the Bistro would be if Livingston were bigger and the Petersons had gone a little less fancy on the remodel. (they had silverware in paper napkin rolls, with another stack of paper napkins on the table)
A new Prahl
Our friends Torsten and Winter had their baby just after midnight today, March 5, 2008.
Torsten has been keeping a blog @ torstenp.blogspot.com
Torsten has been keeping a blog @ torstenp.blogspot.com
Apartment
Our Little Apartment.The window is our unit, there is one other accessed by the front door, and one accessed via the fenced-in yard.
We have to go out the front and through a gate to the back yard.
Key codes on all doors, so we don't have to carry keys!! If I hadn't gotten used to not carrying them on the Grand Canyon, I'd still be constantly checking to make sure I had my carabiner.
Classes and Public Transit
So I, Jen, have been spending all day in my class. I am with an interesting group of people and the class is CHALLENGING!! I had to teach day 2 and I lived so things should get better from here.
I have just begun to get a handle on the public transit, but I have not had the door to door service that is possible, yet. Mostly I walk like 2 miles in the wrong direction, figure out where I am and then head back to where I started. Today I have confidence that I will actually board the correct train and get off at the correct spot.
Also, the weather, um its like 60. I love it. The city is exciting and always moving. I like that too. It feels like something is happening. I have not got the words yet, but they are coming.
Love to all.
I have just begun to get a handle on the public transit, but I have not had the door to door service that is possible, yet. Mostly I walk like 2 miles in the wrong direction, figure out where I am and then head back to where I started. Today I have confidence that I will actually board the correct train and get off at the correct spot.
Also, the weather, um its like 60. I love it. The city is exciting and always moving. I like that too. It feels like something is happening. I have not got the words yet, but they are coming.
Love to all.
Dog Park
This is Dolores Park, Lucy's favorite place in San Fran so far.
The people we meet say that they don't see many Brittany's in the city, though yesterday there were three (incl. Lucy), and the day before we met a different one.
There's a 1 year old named Bucky, and a 13 year old whose name I forget but it's Russian for 'bitch.' Lucy, of course, didn't really want to sit next to them for the picture. I had a better one as well, but I flipped my phone closed without hitting 'save.'
The people we meet say that they don't see many Brittany's in the city, though yesterday there were three (incl. Lucy), and the day before we met a different one.
There's a 1 year old named Bucky, and a 13 year old whose name I forget but it's Russian for 'bitch.' Lucy, of course, didn't really want to sit next to them for the picture. I had a better one as well, but I flipped my phone closed without hitting 'save.'
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Grand Canyon Picture link
The real first part of our adventure was a trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.
We put on January 25th and took off February 16th.
It was a noncommercial trip that Deb Zarnt picked up the permit for after a cancellation.
The '09 lottery has passed (we didn't get a permit), but with the new system it seems that cancellations are not impossible to pick up.
Jennifer's put a nice little selection of pictures together.
We put on January 25th and took off February 16th.
It was a noncommercial trip that Deb Zarnt picked up the permit for after a cancellation.
The '09 lottery has passed (we didn't get a permit), but with the new system it seems that cancellations are not impossible to pick up.
Jennifer's put a nice little selection of pictures together.
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