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…

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….

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…

Wine and cheese with Mary, Dick, and Hawkeye in Concord, CA


Another Best Western, on Clayton Rd. in Concord. Best Western Hotels are the largest hotel name in the world, they are for the most part decent places to stay, some as with any large chain are better than others. They work well for the budget traveler, unless you are really cutting costs. At those times, we…

Good Morning Sacramento


Day two of a two day trip, tonight it is on to Concord, CA. Had a great time with my good friend Jim last night at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, a chain place that does have pretty good fare both in the food department and in the beer they brew. Best thing is they have…