Category Archives: Old Friends

Warmest Day of the Year

Posted on January 23, 2011 by thedude

Jim Rowe’s visit is coinciding with some spectacular Bay Area weather. The high temperature in Oakland was only in the upper 50′s, but in the warm sun it felt like 75. Perfect weather for oysters on the pier at the Lake Chalet.

Later, we went up to Skyline Ranch to visit with Kelly and Bandit.

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Chris Burt Weather Blog!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by thedude

Congratulations to Chris, whose first weather blog appeared this morning on Weather Underground!

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Las Vegas

Posted on September 22, 2010 by thedude

We took a mini-vacation to celebrate a couple of Virgo birthdays. I was too lazy to drag my heavy camera around much, but I did shoot this 12 image panorama of Kellster, Jeff and Wendy at the beautiful Parasol Down at the Wynn.

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4∞ and Fabulous!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by thedude

It’s been far too long since we spent quality time with Andrew, Jeri and the kids. What a wonderful evening. Thank you so much for the great food and fun. Happy birthday sweetie!

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Neomorphic Ten Year Reunion

Posted on May 22, 2010 by thedude

Ten years ago I got a job at Neomorphic, Inc. — a small start-up with a big idea and a fabulous group of individuals who, as a team, definitely got ‘er done. I am extremely lucky to have been part of this amazing team, led by Martin Reese, Cyrus Harmon and Gregg Helt.

Thanks to hosts Hari Tamanna and Joe Morris, grillmeister Erik Burns and especially to Sara, for all the hard work and for taking the fabulous group shot. It was awesome to see all of you again.

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Lunch With the Boys

Posted on April 6, 2010 by thedude

Tom works in the iconic Transamerica Pyramid. Unfortunately, cameras are not allowed anywhere near the place, so instead of taking shots of him in his swanky power office, we settled for Dim Sum at Yank Sing.

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Happy Birthday, Tom

Posted on April 3, 2010 by thedude

As always, a great time. Fabulous food and friends!

I managed to get only a few in-focus shots in the pitch darkness at Tom and Julie’s. :)

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Happy Birthday, Laminator!

Posted on March 14, 2010 by thedude

Welcome to your fifth decade, Dude. Hard to believe. Don’t listen to Hillary – I love the shirt.

Thanks to Debra for throwing a super surprise party. More images here.

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Jim and Wendy Celebrate in the Bay Area

Posted on January 16, 2010 by thedude

Our foodie friends Jim and Wendy dropped in while celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss. Congratulations to both of you, and thanks for giving us a reason to visit some of the best the Bay Area has to offer. I’m full now.

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2009 Holiday Season in Full Swing

Posted on December 20, 2009 by thedude

Thanks, Tom and Julie for a wonderful party last night. As always, the food and the company were exceptional!

A few more images can be viewed here.

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Gualala

Posted on December 12, 2009 by thedude

I love barter. In trade for some web work, I get days at this fabulous house. This works out great for everyone involved, but the biggest beneficiary is definitely me. Its on trips like this that I am reminded how great my friends are and that I have the most wonderful wife in the world. Lucky me!