We were greeted by Justin and Cory who surprised everyone with a photo like this taken in Vegas. Just kidding!
On the way in to the city, I finally got to go to Imagiknit, which met my expectations for a wonderful yarn shop. I bought some lovely Koigu and Habu yarn
I told an employee that I had heard about Imagiknit by listening to Nicole and Jenny on the "Stash and Burn" podcast. Because of their passionate discussion of patterns and yarns, I actually wanted to knit something. Imagine my surprise when she told me she thought one of them was in the next room. Not one but both! They were wonderful to talk with (and sound just like they do through my earbuds). They were also gracious enough to pose for a picture with me! Thank you Nicole and Jenny!
We pose in the spectacular lobby of The Fairmont, San Francisco.
This is our room on the 22nd floor of the Fairmont.
Look at our view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the top of the hotel.
. . . and Grace Cathedral
I took this shot of Alcatraz Island from the Embarcadero.
We had a lot of fun shopping for jewelry along the Embarcadero and in front of Ghiradelli Square.
Sonja was our favorite dealer . . . I mean jewel seller. She only gets to sell when she doesn't have too much work at the laundry. After what seemed an hour at her table, she gave us deals and provided outstanding service, adding chain to necklaces on the spot. She let Mom sit in her chair because we were such good customers.
Lori brought the craft this year, altered art using dad's first communion photo as the base. We each made our own version of an altered art pendant.
Mom worked on hers late into the night-oh wait . . . Sharon just crashed early.
Lori's
Mom's
Sharon's
Mine.Lori wins for the best craft ever. The second best was also hers.
We had fun eating in the various colorful neighborhoods. Gary Danko for a 5-star dinner. Outstanding! Tadich Grill had very yummy sour, chewy sourdough bread but forgettable meals. Caffe Roma for breakfast and delicious coffee. Great!
An old standby--Fisherman's Grotto for delicious clam chowder.
The Jack o' Lantern on the counter of Columbus Cafe helped to usher in the season.
I gave Mom an ipod nano for an early birthday present so she can listen to my favorite podcasts!
We had fun eating in the various colorful neighborhoods. Gary Danko for a 5-star dinner. Outstanding! Tadich Grill had very yummy sour, chewy sourdough bread but forgettable meals. Caffe Roma for breakfast and delicious coffee. Great!
An old standby--Fisherman's Grotto for delicious clam chowder.
The Jack o' Lantern on the counter of Columbus Cafe helped to usher in the season.
I gave Mom an ipod nano for an early birthday present so she can listen to my favorite podcasts!
It's hard to believe we've done this now for 13 years. Thank you, Jeff, for suggesting our annual get-together!
