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Watched the SF Fleet Week aerobatics from Lukas and Nicole's roof terrace in North Beach, an amazing spectacle, flying low over the city. It's pretty terrifying to think that these amazing machines aren't always doing loop-the-loops. Seeing them swooping over downtown really brings out the peacenik in me. Here's a video of the Blue Angels. (more…)

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Going for a wander is becoming a solid fixture - here's some highlights; Muir beach with John and Josie, and Mount Tam with Julian and Nina. (more…)

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A full ballpark on July the fourth, a lone soldier singing the anthem while fighter jets do a fly-by. Fifty thousand Americans chanting 'USA, USA...". Credit where credit is due - the locals have got national pride sussed. A great way to celebrate our first Independence day. (more…)

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"In taking charge of this station I must say, that it is broken, filthy, and almost a total wreck from end to end of it. In the worst condition in every particular of any station I ever saw, in fact it is more like an old saw mill than a light station" - lighthouse keeper John C. Ryan was less than impressed with the wild, misty lighthouse. It's a place that feels as if you might be able to see the end of the Earth, if it weren't for the damned fog... We stopped off at Stinson beach on the way back to let the sun warm our bones. (more…)

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You'd go nuts banged up in a place like Alcatraz. Many folks did, apparently Al Capone got the syph and lost his marbles. Only a mile across the bay the inmates would stare out at the beautiful skyline, and when the wind was right, they could hear the music and parties on the waterfront. What a gyp.
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The arrival of Rosie's sister Holly (Bolf) was met with much celebration. A perfect excuse for day-trips, meals and vino. (more…)

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What's the point in renting a car if it can't break the sound barrier. Many thanks to Rosie's cousin Will (and his mate Elliot) for not only being impeccable house-guests, but also for letting me loose in their Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro. (more…)

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Our first sojourn to In'n'Out Burger - a gastronomic temple of epic proportions; "like the best McDonalds you've ever been to" and then some... (more…)

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Catching up with old and new friends. Good times spent with Charlie and Ari - cocktails downtown and views in the happy place; Mount Tam. (more…)

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A grey and rainy trek to China beach - the Golden Gate black against the clouds and a few fishermen tucked into the cove. (more…)

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