The Monarchs are Back

The past week, I have seen more and more monarch butterflies in the hood.

They must be at the beginning of migration to lay eggs in the eucalyptus groves nearby.

December will be teeming with them.

Havana

Last night, went out to a Cuban restaurant with my three kids.

We shared our entrees.

We had a good time.

Hike

Today, took a hike with Ju and went through marsh lands.

Yesterday, took a hike with B and Ju and Star and went near the bay through an off leash dog park. Star stuck close and was really good and we were impressed.

Took naps after both hikes. Heavenly, deep sleep naps.

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Day trip to Calistoga California

Had a day trip with my youngest child.

We had lunch in downtown Calistoga at the All Season's Grill, went to the Petrified Forest and saw Old Faithful Geyser (all in reverse order mentioned and pictured)!

Bob Dylan

I saw him last night in concert.

I had a VIP entrance ticket and got to the venue 20 minutes before doors opened and was able to get in a line of 30 vs 2000 (around the block) to enter.

I went up to the stage and parked myself for the evening (on the rail of the stage slightly to the right). I made friends with my fellow stage holding pals and the security guys (one gave me ear plugs).

The opening act was, uh, not great.

Bob was great but too loud (ear plugs, ear plugs, body buzzing loud).

I was about 15 feet from him during the performance and it was great seeing his every little motion/nuance. He played keyboards, harmonica, guitar. He was the icon is just is. IYKWIM. OMG.

Set list for the show:
Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
This Wheel's On Fire
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again
Just Like A Woman
Rollin' And Tumblin'
Simple Twist Of Fate
Beyond Here Lies Nothin'
Visions Of Johanna
Cold Irons Bound
Masters Of War
Highway 61 Revisited
When The Deal Goes Down
Thunder On The Mountain
Ballad Of A Thin Man
Jolene
Like A Rolling Stone

My musical find for today

Is this guitarist and his pal, the beatboxer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_kOAq7vBek

Saw them at the Freight tonight and they were spectacular.

Great America

Went to the theme park on Friday (two days ago) with

Ben

Julian

Nicole

Mystic

Aidan

We had a good time.

Rides

Food

Walking a lot

Beautiful sunny day