Archive for October, 2009
In New York
October 28th, 2009This past weekend our good friend, JJ, had a going away party/birthday party. I haven’t been to this place in years! The man of the hour. Not only was it his birthday but JJ will be leaving us in a couple days to start a new journey in New York. The family he’s leaving behind. [...]
Every Cloud has a Silver Lining
October 23rd, 2009In the midst of all the destruction in the Philippines caused by a slew of typhoon’s, the latest Typhoon Lupit, has brought near flawless waves for the Billabong Coud 9 Invitational at Siargao Island, reminding us how beautiful Mother Nature can be when she wants to be. Read the full story here. source: billabong.com – [...]
An Evening of Charity
October 21st, 2009This past weekend BFAM and SET Saturdays hosted a fundraiser event at Bijou Restaurant & Bar. The night was a success with 100% of the cash donations being donated to help the victims of the horrible typhoons in the Philippines and Bijou even had a delicious 3 course dinner with the proceeds being donated as [...]
Dactoberfest 2009
October 17th, 2009The Dell’ Osso Farms Pumpkin Patch in Lathrop isn’t your average pumpkin patch. It’s a pumpkin patch on steroids. It already has a 25 acre corn maze, pony rides, a tram ride, a scarecrow ride/tour, but this year they added a train ride and zip lining. If you get a chance to make the drive, [...]
Big Boy Cups
October 17th, 2009We kicked off this years Dactoberfest with none other than the Big Boy Cup. It was just waiting for me when I got there, like a loyal puppy. It tastes so good, once it hits your lips. The beer that is, not the puppy. I think I was a little too excited and anxious this [...]
Soooooo, Beach?
October 16th, 2009Man, what a fantastic day in mid-October to go the beach. I can’t believe just a few days ago we had one of the worst rain storms in recent years with a bunch of flooding in and around the Bay Area. It was warm with clear blue skies. We paddled out at Linda Mar in [...]