In the Summer of ’09, we all went on a Segway Tour of San Francisco … which I can heartily recommend. We spent 30 or 40 minutes being thoroughly trained (it’s easy!) … and then we went out in the Fisherman’s wharf area … where cars are moving very slowly owing to the foot traffic. Here’s a clip of the boys … and Debi … on their Segways.
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And here’s Debi:
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Dogs have enriched my life from my earliest memories right until today. I hope you all have had great experiences with our canine friends. I sure have.
Caleb, Nancy and their daughters flew into town for the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon weekend, which happened to coincide with my birthday this year. It’s become a bit of a tradition that we all get together for the weekend as an extended family, and this year was no exception. Although the focus was on Caleb…
As our dog Moab ages, I think back on many of the dogs we’ve had. Recently, Debi and I reminisced about Sasha, a Harlequin Great Dane we got when Tyler was in elementary school. (“Honest, Mom, I’ll feed her,” said Tyler. “Every day.”) She was a sweet dog, and she shared some wonderful…
When we lived in Los Altos, we’d drive up Foothill Boulevard to where it turned up into the mountains. There is a big dam there, creating a nice reservoir — Stevens Creek Reservoir — around which there are several trails and parks. (map). We loved to go hiking there … and we still do…
Current Status: Monday, Dec. 18 I’m walking fine. Still need a little PT to strengthen the leg and resilience. But basically, I’m 100%. I’m CLOSING this live blogging. It’s just history now. ——– Live Blog —————– Sunday, Dec. 17 As the week progressed, I walked further and further. Yesteday I walked up to La Comer,…
There are two classes of service: Servicio Plus (aka “Chapala Plus” or “Directo” service). This is express service on cushy, air conditioned busses that make limited stops between Ajijic and the old bus station in southeastern Guadalara — the “Central Vieja” (map). Running time: about 60 minutes. Cost 65 pesos. Servicio Regular (aka “Regular Service”…
