Author: Terry Christopherson

I sketch, I paint, I travel and eat, that is what my sites are all about.

Do you know the way to Seattle?


I already know the way to San Jose, if fact I am sitting in the airport. All I want is a pilot that knows the way to Seattle and home. Been a long trip and I am ready. Good seminar today, even had a nice lady give me a wonderful hat It is from the…

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Sunnyvale Seminar


Well I did not leave my heart in San Francisco, met some good folks there but on to Sunnyvale. Was in the mood for noolde soup and blessing upon blessing there was a Japanese resturant at the hotel I am staying in, Kyora so I had Udon. There is just nothing like noodle soup, Tony…

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San Francisco Conflicts


Peet’s Coffee and Tea on the corner of Van Neys and Bush in San Francisco. Got here really early to avoid the traffic from South San Francisco where I stayed. The hotel prices in The City are exorbitant, I paid $79 at a Comfort Inn, instead of almost $200 at a hotel in The City….

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Valley of the Moon


After some challenging navigation we found the Valley of the Moon Vinyard.This is Jack London country. We had a wonderful picnic and afternoon, Tricia did some reading and  writing, I did a quick sketch.

Wine way Inn, Calistoga


This is the Wine Way Inn in Calistoga the center picture is actually the room we are in, St. Helena room.We sat last night on the deck, it was a cool break from the heat of the day. Breakfast is at 8.30, looks really good, can hardly wait. The innkeeper is from Bristol in England, and the…

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