Summer is almost over...and other stuff

September 20, 2010

I'm just getting over a mild cold and today I was feeling pretty good so I took Bebe for a walk.

We went down to the beach...it was pretty sad. Hardly any wind, very few people on the beach and it felt like winter.

The beach was totally vacant except these two women. I dubbed them "The last sunbathers this summer." You have to give it to these two women for laying out today.

Then Bebe and I went over to the bay and watched Ruth swim. I thought she did great, but she said she could do better. Personally I don't know how she does it.

More to come.....


9/11/2010 "We will never forget" motorcycle ride

The group met up at Cook's Corner in the morning. Fortunately Michael D and Annmarie had reserved a table and shade. THANK YOU!! Klaus's mother and I followed Ruth and Klaus. They were on his bike, we were in the CRV.

Naturally we had to buy some t-shirts and beer before the ride.

At some point the lead firetruck headed out to start the parade then everyone followed.

Mike and Mandy mounted up.

Then Klaus and Ruth got into the line.

I was in our Honda and at the end of the line. Off they went.....into the smoke and dust.

The next stop was the Crab Shack. Just in case you needed to shake your legs.

Ruth, Mama, Mike, Mandy, Klaus and I made it. Somewhere on the road was Michael and Annmarie.

Next stop was the park adjacent to Marine Stadium for the 9/11 ceremony. It was wonderful. I shot a video on Klaus's camera but forgot to turn on the sound. It looks great.

Afterwards we drove down PCH to Huntington Beach for a great dinner. It was a great day.

9/10/2010 Klaus, his mom and I go to Universal Studios

Sorry I don't have any opening shots of the studios but we saved the best for later.


Klaus got me riding down the Dinosaur ride. Naturally it was fashioned after the movie but only the very end was fun, riding down the falls into the water. Good thing it was hot that day.

The most exciting was the Water World Show. We got great seats and Klaus shot some great pictures.

Naturally it's the good guys against the bad guys. Here are the baddies entering the scene.

This was an unreal moment when this sea plane landed right in front of us. How did they figure this out???

The story ends with everything blowing up and catching on fire. The climax was very exciting.

There was this one area where all of these "tall people" were walking around. Here the Pharaoh or whatever he was supposed to be is reading my palm. I will make lots of money.

Here we are the two tourists posing with the two "SCARY CREATURES." Check out expressions, that really reads scared.

Here's our closing shot as we leave Universal Studios. Klaus's mom and I did our Kodak moment.

9/5/2010, Kristin's sister Jonna is married to Pablo


This special occasion was held at the Maya Hotel in Long Beach. It was a great day.

If you ever want a fantastic view while having dinner or a drink, visit the Maya

9/1 thru 4 /2010, Klaus goes to Sherman Island

Here's a very cool shot of Klaus up at Sherman Island. I believe Omar took it. Check out the boat just behind him.

And here's one of Omar jumping in front of the same wind machines.