Babblings of a grumpy Englishman in California
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Starting with another 3 mile run along the coast, packing up our things before heading for Brunch at The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach. Then on the way home we stopped in Salinas to see the Steinbeck museum. To finish the day, and the final round of Nikki’s birthday celebrations with dinner at her parents house.
Brunch @ The Cliffs in Pismo Beach
Breakfast, 3 mile run while Nikki had a massage, relaxing on the beach followed by happy hour and finally dinner at the Madonna Inn
Avila Beach morning view
Mr Rick's Bar
I have recently got into the Alpha test of Boxee. This is the amazing new Media Center interface for the Mac. However, the most amazing thing that there’s also a version that runs on AppleTV.
Hulu on Boxee
This was just an amazing movie. Craig is a true bond, his intense acting and energy is perfect for the role
Quantum Of Solace
I had to buy it, Budweiser American Ale.
Bud American Ale
Even though her birthday isn’t until Tuesday Nikki had a dinner at Mario’s with her friends.
Hi Nikki
Tara’s husband Darrell is coach for a high school football team in Fremont, so we went along to give him support. Unfortunately, we’re not very good mascots and his team lost.
Fremont Football
I thought this was interesting; loose all red
but then when you see the real view, it’s blue
Trust the good old BBC
I made an excellent curry
Curry - mmmmm
Forrest and Betty had their annual pre-holiday party on Sunday. It turned out to be a triple celebration, pre-holidays, belated birthday for Chester and Forrest and Betty are going to be parents! Woohoo!
Picture by Julie Pang
