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Crossing the Bay Bridge. I missed some truly great shots of crossing the Golden Gate on the way up, shrouded in fog, because I didn't want to take my camera out and feel like a tourist. (eye roll, rueful shrug) - 138 3862
Again. - 138 3827
Johanna's cat book--the chronicle she kept growing up of all her 400 cats: their relatives, distinguishing features, personality traits, employment history, etc. Tom, we discovered, was in law-enforcement. - 138 3834
Amazingly, the beach was actually crowded despite the fog and 50 degree weather. 4th of July traditions die hard. - 138 3833
We take another trip to the foggy beach. - 138 3832
Johanna and Leslie try on hats in Guerneville, smalltown HIV+ capitol of the world. - 138 3855
This one is "purple rain." - 138 3829
What's wine tasting without starting at the cider bar? My vote: pear. Bryan's: honey. - 138 3861
The watertower/guest house. - 138 3854
After the professional show the night of the 3rd, it was amateur hour on the 4th. Chester the dog almost met his end trying to attack/eat flames of all sorts. - 138 3831
Champagne! (I swear, I'm just flushed from the...okay, I'm a little drunk.) - 138 3852
And his severe allergies didn't stop him from playing with them after all. From a safe distance. - 138 3828
Bryan and Peanut read the cat book. - 138 3860
Luck of the Irish. Because, you know, it's green. - 138 3849
Bryan's lungs didn't start seizing up till the end. They were very cute. - 138 3872
Finally, the spa! Johanna came with me to lend support as I blew Bryan's gift certificate. - 138 3857
And this one...I've named...Sparkles. - 138 3874
We spent at least as much time in their fancy-pants bathroom as we did getting rubbed on. (You can see me in the mirror.) - 138 3837
Bryan decides to cautiously try out the trampoline despite his sprained ankle. - 138 3825
A snale. Do you sense a theme emerging? - 138 3858
There's really no excuse for all these pictures. - 138 3844
We visited kittens. - 138 3821
Chester rests. - 138 3865
Oh, did I forget to mention that we went outlet shopping? Here, Bryan looks with dismay upon our combined jelly-belly purchase of near $50. We bought so many pounds that we got a free old-fashioned candy dispenser. - 138 3839
Johanna and Leslie rest. - 139 3957
Dining room. I anticipate working at this table a lot. - 139 3956
Bryan minds dinner. (The kitchen is lovely, but check out the stack of empty boxes on the patio...) - 138 3820
Posing cat (in front of the guest house). - 139 3959
one side of the living room - 139 3952
George came over the next day to look at all the heavy stuff we moved, help clean out our Santa Clara apt, hook up the entertainment center, and cook dinner.