I spent the previous weekend in San Francisco as a mini-vacation and a chance to visit my siblings.  Not quite as relaxing as I would have liked, but plenty of good food and coffee, as well as lots of walking (why do I always forget about the hills) and beautiful weather - sunny and warm.

( Fun in SF... )

There are times when the holiday season makes me want to say 'bah humbug.' Like wasting time in the post office - and that wasn't even to mail Christmas stuff (although I needed to get stamps ( Read more... )

I realized I have lots of pics from London and San Francisco to share and thought I'd start as I wait for my headache to abate. I went out to SF in mid-May to see my siblings and run Bay to Breakers. I also did a few tourist things.

( San Francisco )

... the airports couldn't have been any worse than I-5. At least I made it home in one piece. I've recovered from football overload but still suffering from a family overdose, particularly the 'rents. The drive from Phoenix to San Francisco wasn't too bad, made it in just under 12 hours. Spent the night at my brother on the couch because my ( Read more... )