July 4 Pool Party in Livermore

It was also Ray Squared’s birthday party and the big FOUR OH for the red-headed Ray Lillie.  The couple known as Ray and Ray have both of their actual birthdays on July 3 (as well as sharing a name).  July 3 was when I had my birthday party this year, which they attended, even though my actual birthday is the day before.

 

Moss Beach and Montara for Joe’s 46th Birthday

Shando and I took the Yorkies to the Distillery at Moss Beach, and then further north to Montara, where we sadly saw this dead sea lion with a decayed face resembling a log from a distance.  I speculated that it probably crawled up on the beach to die and the birds had picked to dine on its face.

On a happier note, Monte really impressed me with fetching a frisbee for the first time.  I’m so happy that Shando was able to get this video of Monte’s technique for picking up the frisbee in the sand.

 

Father’s Day

Had brunch with my daughter and son-in-law in Berkeley.  Shando and I later went on a schooner ride from Sausalito (a belated birthday gift of his).  It was a glorious day.  On the schooner I got to see Angel Island up close for the first time ever.  There are also some great shots of downtown Sausalito where we stopped for coffee and gelato, as well (with Italian tourists even).

Hello from Vallejo, California!