We will miss you sweet Jessie.
Tuesday, 2 January 2018
Monday, 1 January 2018
New Year
2018 has arrived already, and it's back to work tomorrow. Still, a fine festive season had by all. A relatively quiet Christmas Day with the four of us Boxley residents, followed by a houseful (16) on Boxing Day. Then off to Bec's on the 27th with many of the same faces, plus Lucy, James and Teddy to join the fun. A trip to the cinema with the Crans on the 28th (Star Wars VIII) and a couple of quieter days before New Year at Carla and Ali's.
Put in a single paragraph, it makes it sound quite busy!
Put in a single paragraph, it makes it sound quite busy!
Sunday, 24 December 2017
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is here and in Christmas tradition, Nicky has been baking cheesecake ready for tomorrow as well as cooking and glazing the ham.
And, if it's Christmas Eve, then it's time to finally wrap up some presents, and what better time to do it than whilst listening to some carols from King's. Even better to listen on a special radio.
Sunday, 20 August 2017
Day 14 - finishing off
We've actually been home for a week now, but I thought I should wrap things up with a report of our final day in SF!
We packed up at the Zephyr, left our bags at the front desk, and headed out into the City, albeit our first stop was only a few hundred yards down the road - brunch at Denny's. Jake partook of another cake batter milkshake - some story about getting his calories in prior to the long flight later on!
After brunch we wandered along Fisherman's Wharf contemplating final souvenir shopping, Nicky got her red San Francisco hoodie, and we had a little walk into the 'San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park' to go along the piers and take some photographs.
By this point we definitely deserved an ice cream and a drink at Ghiradelli's. I had a chocolate malt, and mighty fine it was too, and maybe one or two spoons of the shared sundae. Then it was back to the hotel, pick up the bags, and into our booked town car for the 40 minute ride to the airport. The driver took us straight across the middle of the City, including the 45 degree hills, which caused the occasional moment of concern from the back of the car.
SF airport turned out to be easy to traverse. No queue at check in an fairly quick through security. We'd decided against a trip to SF MoMA on holiday, but their shop at the airport was very good (I bought a maths book!!) and after a meal, we were on board on time and away.
I watched a film called Norman, Nicky watched A Dog's Purpose (and managed not to cry too much) and we all got a reasonable amount of sleep on the way home.
We packed up at the Zephyr, left our bags at the front desk, and headed out into the City, albeit our first stop was only a few hundred yards down the road - brunch at Denny's. Jake partook of another cake batter milkshake - some story about getting his calories in prior to the long flight later on!
After brunch we wandered along Fisherman's Wharf contemplating final souvenir shopping, Nicky got her red San Francisco hoodie, and we had a little walk into the 'San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park' to go along the piers and take some photographs.
By this point we definitely deserved an ice cream and a drink at Ghiradelli's. I had a chocolate malt, and mighty fine it was too, and maybe one or two spoons of the shared sundae. Then it was back to the hotel, pick up the bags, and into our booked town car for the 40 minute ride to the airport. The driver took us straight across the middle of the City, including the 45 degree hills, which caused the occasional moment of concern from the back of the car.
SF airport turned out to be easy to traverse. No queue at check in an fairly quick through security. We'd decided against a trip to SF MoMA on holiday, but their shop at the airport was very good (I bought a maths book!!) and after a meal, we were on board on time and away.
I watched a film called Norman, Nicky watched A Dog's Purpose (and managed not to cry too much) and we all got a reasonable amount of sleep on the way home.
Sunday, 13 August 2017
Day 13 - around SF
Today we have:
- been to the Fortune Cookie Museum - albeit only for a couple of minutes, but we do at least now know how they are made
- had lunch in Chinatown (not as good as the Chinese restaurant at Universal in LA)
- been shopping in town, including a trip to the Hayes Street area, which had some nice stores
- had a ride back to the hotel on the 'F' line trolley
- enjoyed a sourdough bowl of chowder at Boudin's bakery
- done some souvenir shopping on Pier 39
- played some table tennis and pool in the hotel games room.
Saturday, 12 August 2017
Day 12 - Disney museum and Fog City
Another late start - we're really getting the hang of this holiday thing. Out the front door of our hotel, turn left, and into ihop for brunch. After food, Jake headed off to do some shopping, whilst Nicky and I headed towards Union Street, and then the park, and eventually the Walt Disney Family Museum.
The Museum was excellent, and definitely deserves a separate post all of its own (or possibly several) another time! For now the pictures below should give an idea.
After meeting up with Jake back at the hotel, we went out for dinner at the Fog City Diner.
The Museum was excellent, and definitely deserves a separate post all of its own (or possibly several) another time! For now the pictures below should give an idea.
After meeting up with Jake back at the hotel, we went out for dinner at the Fog City Diner.
Friday, 11 August 2017
Day 11 - Berkeley and SF
We didn't get off to a particularly early start today, and when we did we had another look around the Zephyr, and enjoyed the courtyard here. Nicky and I even had a game of giant Connect 4. I came a close second.
Then it was off (over the very long Bay Bridge) to Berkeley for a look around. The summarised version is: better than Caltech, not as good as Stanford!
Once back in the city, we dropped the hire car off at the Hyatt (after a rather lengthy detour to fill it up) and then found a light late lunch at a nearby Chinese restaurant. Then it was time for an explore around on foot - Nicky and I went to Union Square and Chinatown, whilst Jake went rather further afield, and ended up joining in a game of basketball.
Then it was off (over the very long Bay Bridge) to Berkeley for a look around. The summarised version is: better than Caltech, not as good as Stanford!
Once back in the city, we dropped the hire car off at the Hyatt (after a rather lengthy detour to fill it up) and then found a light late lunch at a nearby Chinese restaurant. Then it was time for an explore around on foot - Nicky and I went to Union Square and Chinatown, whilst Jake went rather further afield, and ended up joining in a game of basketball.
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