And now for something a little different!
I spent the weekend in San Francisco with hubby at thee California Grand Lodge Communication and Installation. Basically, it's the governing body of the California Free and Accepted Masons getting together to vote on things, and install the 2013 officers. It's interesting. I spent a LOT of time sketching and exploring yesterday, and the ladies all got together and saw "Beach Blanket Babylon". It's hilarious! I also managed to do a smidgen of shopping Saturday, and since the event was over after noon, Dory and I did more shopping today. I had just a little too much fun. I got a bunch of designer yarn, a knit/crochet/whatever tote, a nice, comfy crocheted afghan, a couple knitting patterns, and a pinwheel as tall as I am. I'm a sucker for these pinwheels.
After the yarn shop visit, Dory and I were near Chinatown, where a festival was going on, full swing. We explored and shopped, and had lunch. Roast duck, yummy! Since the garage was at the top of Nob Hill, and we were near the bottom, we forked out the $6 each (yuck!) and took a cable car to the top. Those little rail cars are such a hoot to ride. I will be honest, the money goes into upkeep of the little cars, and is really, really worth it. We ought to go back and visit the museum and turnaround.
The next time we go, we're leaving the car at home, and will just take the train. About an hour and a half, two hours will get us to the City, and then the yarn shop is not far from there. We can also go and play along the Embarcadero, which is impossible when saddled with a vehicle. Parking is miserable!
Have a mess of random pictures:
The yarn shop:
Ever patient Dory, basking and dozing in the sun:
More randomness. City Hall, a couple cable cars, a Chinese dragon and a couple lion heads, the festival, a raven saying "Hi!", a giant vertical mosaic inside the Masonic hall, plus more.
Whew!