Thursday, September 28, 2006
In the Land of Arnold
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Another visit to The Peoples Republik of Kalifornia. Berri & I spent a lovely 4 day and 3 nights in Ocean Beach. OB as the locals call it, is an ocean community of San Diego, kind of a cross between 4th Avenue in Tucson, and a beach. Lots of hippy skum populate the streets. Mostly harmless, unwashed vagabonds, laced with enough of a criminal element to keep away the “Marvin J. Middleclass” types. I guess if I was homeless, I would select such a place if for no other reason, the climate.
On this trip we did not rent a car. We traveled to the Ocean Beach Hotel by taxi.
http://www.obhotel.com/
Our transportation needs were met using the excellent local transport system. The # 35 bus runs from OB to the train station at “Old Town” From the “Bahnhof” you can easily link up with the city Train system, the regional Train, or Amtrak.
http://www.sdcommute.com/
http://www.gonctd.com/coaster/coaster.html
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Again we trained in to watch the Diamondbacks lose to the Red-Hot San Diego Padres. Petco Park is a pleasure to visit. The Blue or Orange lines of the San Diego Trolley system deliver you right to the parking lot. The facility is located right in downtown, a short walk from the harbor nightlife area.
Food is always important to the fat man. We dined in the bier garten of the Kaiserhof
Restaurant. As Tucson no longer has a decent German joint, we look forward to this almost as much as the cool salt air!
http://kaiserhofrestaurant.com/
Other food was obtained at Hodad”s, The Pizza Joint, In and Out Burger and O’Bee’s on Newport. Yummy to say the least. Our beverage needs were met at Bullfrog’s Tavern, the Sunshine Company Saloon Ltd, and several other local establishments. Yummy!
Another visit to The Peoples Republik of Kalifornia. Berri & I spent a lovely 4 day and 3 nights in Ocean Beach. OB as the locals call it, is an ocean community of San Diego, kind of a cross between 4th Avenue in Tucson, and a beach. Lots of hippy skum populate the streets. Mostly harmless, unwashed vagabonds, laced with enough of a criminal element to keep away the “Marvin J. Middleclass” types. I guess if I was homeless, I would select such a place if for no other reason, the climate.
On this trip we did not rent a car. We traveled to the Ocean Beach Hotel by taxi.
http://www.obhotel.com/
Our transportation needs were met using the excellent local transport system. The # 35 bus runs from OB to the train station at “Old Town” From the “Bahnhof” you can easily link up with the city Train system, the regional Train, or Amtrak.
http://www.sdcommute.com/
http://www.gonctd.com/coaster/coaster.html
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Again we trained in to watch the Diamondbacks lose to the Red-Hot San Diego Padres. Petco Park is a pleasure to visit. The Blue or Orange lines of the San Diego Trolley system deliver you right to the parking lot. The facility is located right in downtown, a short walk from the harbor nightlife area.
Food is always important to the fat man. We dined in the bier garten of the Kaiserhof
Restaurant. As Tucson no longer has a decent German joint, we look forward to this almost as much as the cool salt air!
http://kaiserhofrestaurant.com/
Other food was obtained at Hodad”s, The Pizza Joint, In and Out Burger and O’Bee’s on Newport. Yummy to say the least. Our beverage needs were met at Bullfrog’s Tavern, the Sunshine Company Saloon Ltd, and several other local establishments. Yummy!
Monday, September 04, 2006
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St David Tigers!
The Tigers eat Patagonia!
On Friday, Berri ventured to the town of St. David, AZ to watch our Nephew Robert play football. Robert is the starting center and defensive lineman. Yes, some schools still play guys both ways. After a brief scare, Patagonia scored first, it was the Tigers all the way. The final score 42 to 20. After last week’s victory at Ajo, the tigers are 2 and 0.
Berri was not the only out of town fan. Stacy Grant and his Son Diario ventured all the way from “Sodom on the Salt” to enjoy the victory!
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaay Tigers.
More Tiger news…. My niece Catherine is a member of the Lady Tigers volleyball team. She also plays trumpet in the Tiger Band so………Double Yeaaaaaaay
On Friday, Berri ventured to the town of St. David, AZ to watch our Nephew Robert play football. Robert is the starting center and defensive lineman. Yes, some schools still play guys both ways. After a brief scare, Patagonia scored first, it was the Tigers all the way. The final score 42 to 20. After last week’s victory at Ajo, the tigers are 2 and 0.
Berri was not the only out of town fan. Stacy Grant and his Son Diario ventured all the way from “Sodom on the Salt” to enjoy the victory!
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaay Tigers.
More Tiger news…. My niece Catherine is a member of the Lady Tigers volleyball team. She also plays trumpet in the Tiger Band so………Double Yeaaaaaaay
Sunday, September 03, 2006
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Yeaaaaaaaay!
Yeaaaaaaaaaaay!
Another day and 37.5 cents more! Citicard decided to promote me to the High Risk Queue. Think its 40 cents an hour more, however the work is a little slower paced, and the folks are great, as they were in 1&2.
Mr. Jesse is doing well at his new position. Jesse will enter Pima College in the winter session. General studies to begin with.
Strawberri is still going strong at the VA. She is a member of the Toastmasters International, and was recently recognized as a “Competent Communicator” by that organization.
The weather has taken a temporary cooling spell thanks to Hurricane “John”
Well that’s it for now, prayers for our troops, friends and family!
Arch & Crew
Another day and 37.5 cents more! Citicard decided to promote me to the High Risk Queue. Think its 40 cents an hour more, however the work is a little slower paced, and the folks are great, as they were in 1&2.
Mr. Jesse is doing well at his new position. Jesse will enter Pima College in the winter session. General studies to begin with.
Strawberri is still going strong at the VA. She is a member of the Toastmasters International, and was recently recognized as a “Competent Communicator” by that organization.
The weather has taken a temporary cooling spell thanks to Hurricane “John”
Well that’s it for now, prayers for our troops, friends and family!
Arch & Crew
