March 6, 2011
They lead a lifetime that is comfortable
They travel far to keep their stomachs full
They make their living off of arts and crafts
The kind with seashells, driftwood and burlap
They make a deal when they come to town
The Sunday swap meet is a battle ground
She loves him more than you will ever know
He loves her more than he will ever show
Nirvana
We haven't been to the swap meet in SD in like forever. Noah took us to the flea markets in North Carolina, when he was going to school there. Before that it was probably when the kids were all young. They say it is the 30th year there at the sports arena. We walked up and down each aisle. Now I know why we haven't been in awhile. Didn't find a thing we needed or wanted.
http://www.kobeyswap.com/
Thursday, April 7, 2011
OC
Feb 26, 2011
The things we think that we need
For our American dream
We're so perfectly Orange County
Stefy
We like to shop at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. It is incredible. It's only a little more than an hour from our house. We were going to do some shopping, get some dinner and head back home. I ended up with a great shirt from Ted Baker and a leather briefcase that was marked down from there as well. Bridget got a book, The Pioneer Women, Black Heels to Tractor Wheels.
http://www.southcoastplaza.com/
For dinner we picked Gulliver's in Irvine right by the airport. It was an excellent choice and we were seated at John Wayne's favorite table. It seems that he was a frequent guest there. The seating was in a part of the restaurant were you could only be seen by some tables in the area or if someone walked past. Very private. We of course ordered the Prime Rib. Yorkshire pudding. Creamed corn. It was delicious. I was so full when we left, that it made it hard to drive home.
http://www.gulliversrestaurant.com/Home_Page.html
The things we think that we need
For our American dream
We're so perfectly Orange County
Stefy
We like to shop at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. It is incredible. It's only a little more than an hour from our house. We were going to do some shopping, get some dinner and head back home. I ended up with a great shirt from Ted Baker and a leather briefcase that was marked down from there as well. Bridget got a book, The Pioneer Women, Black Heels to Tractor Wheels.
http://www.southcoastplaza.com/
For dinner we picked Gulliver's in Irvine right by the airport. It was an excellent choice and we were seated at John Wayne's favorite table. It seems that he was a frequent guest there. The seating was in a part of the restaurant were you could only be seen by some tables in the area or if someone walked past. Very private. We of course ordered the Prime Rib. Yorkshire pudding. Creamed corn. It was delicious. I was so full when we left, that it made it hard to drive home.
http://www.gulliversrestaurant.com/Home_Page.html
San Diego Museum of Art
Feb 20, 2011
I'm painting, I'm painting again.
I'm painting, I'm painting again.
I'm cleaning, I'm cleaning again.
I'm cleaning, I'm cleaning my brain.
Pretty soon now, I will be bitter.
Pretty soon now, Will be a quitter.
Pretty soon now, I will be bitter.
You can't see it 'til it's finished
I don't have to prove...that I am creative!
I don't have to prove...that I am creative!
All my pictures are confused
And now I'm going to take me to you.
Talking Heads
It's Museum Month in San Diego. Half off admission presented by Macy's. We ate breakfast and then headed to Balboa Park. http://www.balboapark.org/ It is such a great place with the museums, zoo, park and the Old Globe theatre. If you have never been there it is well worth a visit.
We walked around trying to decide which one to visit. We decided to go to the San Diego Museum of Art. There was an exhibition of 12 paintings by Sir Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), that explored the ways that women, art, and fashion came together to contribute to a new sense of women’s roles in society in the mid to late eighteenth century. Yeah I didn't write that last sentence.
They also had an exhibtion of Time and Place, the most recent work of Sir Howard Hodgkin (born 1932), one of Great Britain’s most renowned painters of the later 20th century. Now his paintings were quite interesting.
It was a nice liesurely Sunday.
http://www.sdmart.org/
I'm painting, I'm painting again.
I'm painting, I'm painting again.
I'm cleaning, I'm cleaning again.
I'm cleaning, I'm cleaning my brain.
Pretty soon now, I will be bitter.
Pretty soon now, Will be a quitter.
Pretty soon now, I will be bitter.
You can't see it 'til it's finished
I don't have to prove...that I am creative!
I don't have to prove...that I am creative!
All my pictures are confused
And now I'm going to take me to you.
Talking Heads
It's Museum Month in San Diego. Half off admission presented by Macy's. We ate breakfast and then headed to Balboa Park. http://www.balboapark.org/ It is such a great place with the museums, zoo, park and the Old Globe theatre. If you have never been there it is well worth a visit.
We walked around trying to decide which one to visit. We decided to go to the San Diego Museum of Art. There was an exhibition of 12 paintings by Sir Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), that explored the ways that women, art, and fashion came together to contribute to a new sense of women’s roles in society in the mid to late eighteenth century. Yeah I didn't write that last sentence.
They also had an exhibtion of Time and Place, the most recent work of Sir Howard Hodgkin (born 1932), one of Great Britain’s most renowned painters of the later 20th century. Now his paintings were quite interesting.
It was a nice liesurely Sunday.
http://www.sdmart.org/
Restaurant Week in San Diego
Jan 12, 2011
Just eat it, eat it , eat it
Get yourself an egg and beat it
Have some more chicken, have some more pie
It doesn't matter , it's broiled or fried
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it, ooh
Weird Al
Restaurant week is coming starting 1/16 through 1/21. We started looking for new places to try. Bridget got an email from the French Market Grille for a whole lobster for $18.00. What better way to start the week off with a preveiw dinner. The restaurant made it easy for us and removed the meat from the shell. We didn't have to work for our dinner.
http://www.frenchmarketgrille.com/
Jan 16, 2011
Our first official dinner for Restaurant Week was Peohe's in Coronado. Nestled on the water’s edge in the Coronado Ferry Landing, Peohe’s offers breathtaking views of the downtown skyline and San Diego Bay. Since they are known for their seafood we both decided to try it.
For those who forgot or are not familiar with Restaurant Week, it is 3 courses for $30 or $40. I had the Crab-Stuffed Tilapia and Bridget had the Coconut Crunchy Shrimp. The food and service was good and we had a great seat to watch the city light up.
http://www.peohes.com/
Jan 21, 2011
We picked the next restaurant because it is close to my work. Randy Jones has been barbquing at Qualcomm and now Petco Park for years. This is a new restaurant on the scene and we are always up for some barbeque.
I ordered the Tri-Tip Beef Platter and Bridget ordered the Slo-Pitch BBQ Pork Ribs. Both were good as we sampled each others dinner.
http://www.rjgrill.com/
GREAT NEWS: RESTAURANT WEEK IS EXTENDED ANOTHER WEEK
Jan 28, 2011
The next place we usually go there for Sunday Brunch. It is excellent and well priced. The great thing about Restaurant Week is we look at the menus to determine where to go. Steak and Lobster well okay. It was delicious. We had another sucessful Restaurant Week. Looking forward to September.
Their website describes the restaurant better than I can so here goes:
It would be difficult to find another restaurant with as much warmth and charm as the 94th Aero Squadron. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse, the restaurant sits overlooking Montgomery Field Airport, and is packed full of military memorabilia, antique farm implements, and aviation relics. The interior is cozy and romantic, with huge stone fireplaces, masses of hanging green plants, dark wood paneling, beamed ceilings, and old airplane wings hanging over the dining area. There are even headphones at some of the tables for diners to listen to the FAA control tower.
http://www.94thaerosquadron.signonsandiego.com/index.html
Just eat it, eat it , eat it
Get yourself an egg and beat it
Have some more chicken, have some more pie
It doesn't matter , it's broiled or fried
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it, ooh
Weird Al
Restaurant week is coming starting 1/16 through 1/21. We started looking for new places to try. Bridget got an email from the French Market Grille for a whole lobster for $18.00. What better way to start the week off with a preveiw dinner. The restaurant made it easy for us and removed the meat from the shell. We didn't have to work for our dinner.
http://www.frenchmarketgrille.com/
Jan 16, 2011
Our first official dinner for Restaurant Week was Peohe's in Coronado. Nestled on the water’s edge in the Coronado Ferry Landing, Peohe’s offers breathtaking views of the downtown skyline and San Diego Bay. Since they are known for their seafood we both decided to try it.
For those who forgot or are not familiar with Restaurant Week, it is 3 courses for $30 or $40. I had the Crab-Stuffed Tilapia and Bridget had the Coconut Crunchy Shrimp. The food and service was good and we had a great seat to watch the city light up.
Jan 21, 2011
We picked the next restaurant because it is close to my work. Randy Jones has been barbquing at Qualcomm and now Petco Park for years. This is a new restaurant on the scene and we are always up for some barbeque.
http://www.rjgrill.com/
GREAT NEWS: RESTAURANT WEEK IS EXTENDED ANOTHER WEEK
Jan 28, 2011
The next place we usually go there for Sunday Brunch. It is excellent and well priced. The great thing about Restaurant Week is we look at the menus to determine where to go. Steak and Lobster well okay. It was delicious. We had another sucessful Restaurant Week. Looking forward to September.
Their website describes the restaurant better than I can so here goes:
It would be difficult to find another restaurant with as much warmth and charm as the 94th Aero Squadron. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse, the restaurant sits overlooking Montgomery Field Airport, and is packed full of military memorabilia, antique farm implements, and aviation relics. The interior is cozy and romantic, with huge stone fireplaces, masses of hanging green plants, dark wood paneling, beamed ceilings, and old airplane wings hanging over the dining area. There are even headphones at some of the tables for diners to listen to the FAA control tower.
http://www.94thaerosquadron.signonsandiego.com/index.html
New Year
Dec 31, 2010
We did not have any plans. Most years we stay home and lately we struggle to stay up until midnight.
2010 sure went by fast. The year had tremendous joy (wedding) and sadness (death). Like most years, you do what you can and that's all there is.
Life is the sum of all your choices.
Albert Camus
We made it to midnight and toasted the New Year with some Prosecco. Asleep 10 minutes later.
Happy New Year.
All is quiet on New Year's Day.
A world in white gets underway.
I want to be with you, be with you night and day.
Nothing changes on New Year's Day.
On New Year's Day.
U2
We did not have any plans. Most years we stay home and lately we struggle to stay up until midnight.
2010 sure went by fast. The year had tremendous joy (wedding) and sadness (death). Like most years, you do what you can and that's all there is.
Life is the sum of all your choices.
Albert Camus
We made it to midnight and toasted the New Year with some Prosecco. Asleep 10 minutes later.
Happy New Year.
All is quiet on New Year's Day.
A world in white gets underway.
I want to be with you, be with you night and day.
Nothing changes on New Year's Day.
On New Year's Day.
U2
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Christmas Vacation
I dedicate this house to the Taylor Family Christmas.
The most enjoying traditions of the season are best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin. Thith tree is a thymbol of the thpirit of the Griswold family Chrithmath.
A big thank you to Clark for helping me start this blog. We watch that movie every year. Good times.
All the kids came home. Noah was the first to arrive. He came home late Monday, Dec 20. Courtney and David were next arriving on Wednesday night, Dec 22. Jen and Brian arrived late Thursday night, Dec 23. It was great with everyone home. We had a fantastic Christmas. Prime Rib on the menu as always. Everyone got great presents.
Connie and Russ came down Sunday, Dec 26 to see everyone before they had to leave. We were missing a few family members, but it was great time for everyone.
Jen and Brian left that night to head back to LA and work. Courtney and David left Monday afternoon for Dallas. Noah left Wednesday, Dec 29 to head back to Louisville. The house sure got quiet again.
The most enjoying traditions of the season are best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin. Thith tree is a thymbol of the thpirit of the Griswold family Chrithmath.
A big thank you to Clark for helping me start this blog. We watch that movie every year. Good times.
All the kids came home. Noah was the first to arrive. He came home late Monday, Dec 20. Courtney and David were next arriving on Wednesday night, Dec 22. Jen and Brian arrived late Thursday night, Dec 23. It was great with everyone home. We had a fantastic Christmas. Prime Rib on the menu as always. Everyone got great presents.
Connie and Russ came down Sunday, Dec 26 to see everyone before they had to leave. We were missing a few family members, but it was great time for everyone.
Jen and Brian left that night to head back to LA and work. Courtney and David left Monday afternoon for Dallas. Noah left Wednesday, Dec 29 to head back to Louisville. The house sure got quiet again.
Bridget's Birthday
Dec 17, 2010
You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too--yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party.
Lennon/McCartney
Today was Bridget's Birthday. Since it fell on a Friday I had to work. I did make reservations at one of our favorite restaurants.
Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ca/la-jolla
The food is excellent, a hugh wine list, great atmosphere. It was a great way to celebrate the occasion and the rain didn't stop the party.
You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too--yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party.
Lennon/McCartney
Today was Bridget's Birthday. Since it fell on a Friday I had to work. I did make reservations at one of our favorite restaurants.
Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ca/la-jolla
The food is excellent, a hugh wine list, great atmosphere. It was a great way to celebrate the occasion and the rain didn't stop the party.
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