Yearly Archives: 2009

Hooray Happy Horsie Day

Posted on November 8, 2009 by thedude

Kelly and Tilly spend some quality time on the 350 acre Reinstein Ranch.

Kelly brings Tilly in from pasture. How fun is this?
Giddy-up! The ranch is large.
Kelly rides the trails. Kelly works her inner thighs.
Kelly poses with Miss Tilly. We had the entire ranch to ourselves today.

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The Dude Magazine

Posted on November 7, 2009 by thedude

“The magazine contained articles on style, music, society, politics, women, and contained seminude pictures of women.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dude_(magazine)

And while you’re at it, check out Dude Studios.

Or perhaps you can help me understand what’s going on with this other dude.

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Xenophon Horse Show 2009

Posted on October 29, 2009 by thedude

Yes, I’m still taking pictures, and Kelly is still volunteering at Xenophon, where we get to hang out with the nicest imaginable kids, horses and volunteers. Wonderful.

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Time to Switch?

Posted on October 20, 2009 by thedude

With its 27 inch LED display, this could be the hardware that finally makes me do it. Wow!

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Fall Colors in Wisconsin

Posted on October 18, 2009 by thedude

Thanks, Dave for sending this shot of Lori & Pat’s tree. What’s that then, a maple? Is this tree in Lyons, Wisconsin? Who are Lori and Pat?

Colorful Wisconsin tree.

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Sometimes This is Just Too Easy

Posted on October 13, 2009 by thedude

Before and after.

Kelly's got a future as a hand model. :)

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The New Bathroom

Posted on October 6, 2009 by thedude

We decided we had had it with the white tile and grimy grout. We decided to go in a completely different direction. We think it was a good decision. I can’t decide what I like most, the fabulous shower or the speakers in the ceiling. :)

The mood around here is definitely up-beat. Turns out we all love the bathroom, except of course, the birds, who are totally mortified by this new dark space. Ahh… Life is good.

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Fabulous Fishies!

Posted on October 5, 2009 by thedude

This was our first visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It did not disappoint. the fact that we were there on a slow weekday made it that much more fabulous. Highly recommended!

Cannery Row, Monterey, CA. wooooo!
A HUGE tank. Pregnant male seahorse and the Kellster. Another look at the Really Big Tank.
Yes, they were all upside-down for the shoot. Hands-on fish tank.
Spectacular donut-shaped fish tank. Famous jellies.
Seahorses cavort. Angled front fish tank. Very cool!

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The Club at Pebble Beach

Posted on October 4, 2009 by thedude

Kelly, Kerry and Matt take in the view.

A beautiful day at Pebble Beach!

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Bixby Bridge and Post Ranch Inn

Posted on October 3, 2009 by thedude

On the second day of Matt & Kerry’s visit, we drove down past the scenic Bixby Bridge through Big Sur and on to our destination – lunch at the Post Ranch Inn. The overcast skies didn’t dampen our enthusiasm for this teriffic lunch. I’m getting hungry thinking about that pork chop.

A favorite scenic spot for visitors to the Bay Area. Kelly and Kerry
At the Post Ranch Inn. Pork chop with peaches.
Ahi tuna with crispy wonton salad. Now, that's a tuna melt!
Fruit crisp - yum!! Chocolate caramel crème brûlée.
The restaurant at Post Ranch Inn. Bellies full.

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Finally Finished!

Posted on October 2, 2009 by thedude

We finally received the last couple bits of the kitchen remodel, so I can finally share the results. Roll over the image for a before and after view.

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Kerry & Matt

Posted on September 30, 2009 by thedude

Kerry and Matt paid a visit to the Bay Area. We spent a few food-filled days traveling up and down the coast. I will be posting more pictures as soon as possible!

DSC_1011 Corn duo soup.
Jim's wonderful steak and fries at the Cliff House. Golden Gate National

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