Wasn't X-Mas Months Ago?

So this plant has become an on-going joke in our house. Why is it still alive? Aren't poinsettias suppose to die after Christmas time or do people just throw them out?!? I guess we will continue to enjoy it.. maybe until next Christmas.

GATS!

I have been seeing this face and eye character painting all over Oakland lately. Especially in the Emeryville / Berkeley area where I work. I recently discovered it is a painter named GATS. I guess he is an old school guy from Oakland.

Vintage Fair & Mini Donuts!

Michelle and I got up early this morning to attend the Alameda Vintage Fair. It happens on the first Sunday of every month and we try to go as often as possible. After the long day we had at BFD we were questioning whether it was a good idea or not, but promised to pick up Jesse and Ryan and expose them to their first Vintage Fair experience. I am sure am glad we did, as it was a great time and well worth being a bit tired afterward for.

BFD this year delivered!!

The line-up at BFD this year was great! The weather was perfect and overall it was a amazing day of music. My good buddy Andy is touring with Anberlin and hooked us up. Here are some highlights.


Steve Aoki (Subsonic Tent)

Me and Michelle (Before Sunburns)

Having a couple beers with Andy. Good Times!!

Closed the night out with a set from DJ AM.

Two Thumbs Up for Up.

Today Michelle and I caught the matinee of UP. So many of our friends raved about it, so we just had to go. We saw it in 3D and it was AMAZING! I recommend seeing it in the theater before it is too late. It's worth every penny. Big ups to the East Bay for making another great movie... well done PIXAR!!

Saturday Art in SF (Part #2)

After spending the morning at the De Young, we headed to Lower Haight to visit two of my favorite spots... Upper Playground and Fifty 24SF Gallery. The show at Fifty 24SF was curated by Usugrow and featured a handful of different Japanese artists. The pieces were all really interesting, but it was not what was in the gallery that most attracted my attention. It was the boarded up doorway next to the gallery that I found most interesting. Often exhibiting artists with tag or paint this doorway contributing to the great street art in and around lower Haight.

Saturday Art in SF (Part #1)

Michelle and I hit San Francisco yesterday to check out some of the art shows. We caught the last day of the "Warhol Live" exhibit at the De Young Museum. It was awesome! The show focused mainly on Warhol's music related works. I was hoping to be able to post some photos, but taking photos in the exhibit was not allowed.

Baseball and Hot Dogs

Last night we went to see the A's play the Rangers. Wednesday nights are $2 seats and $1 hot dogs. Great time was had by all!

Massive Bag of Chips

We love Costco!! How can you not, when you can buy a 5 lb bag of tortilla chips for under $4.

Trip to Dillon Beach

Last weekend we took a short trip to Dillon Beach to take the dogs out for some fun. Upon our arrival we discovered the beach was cold and windy. After our failed attempt to hit the beach for lunch, we headed back to the car to eat in peace. The wind was so strong and blowing sand in every ones eyes. Our nice car picnic included strawberries, which the dogs loved, and ended up being the highlight of the day. After lunch we decided it best to just head home. That is when a short drive turned into an all afternoon affair due to a bad accident on the freeway. Happy to say we made it home in once piece. A little cranky.. but in one piece!

Dog Park Over the Weekend.

We took the dogs to the small dog park in Alameda on Saturday. They loved it! The weather was in the low 80's. It was truly a perfect day for an outing with the pups. 

Band of Horses at the Fox.

We went and saw Band of Horses on Friday night. Great Show!! Unfortunately I forgot my camera and had to take pictures with my camera phone. Yikes! I think it is time for that iPhone I have been dreaming about. The Fox Theatre was stunning. I have been in so many theaters throughout the U.S. and the Fox is by far the nicest. Well done - OAKLAND!!

Saber Piece Buffed.

Saber hit this many years ago when he was living in SF. It stayed up for a super long time because the city installed a fence in front of it, before they buffed it out. I guess since the city is going work on the freeway, right there, they felt it was time for it to go. I drove past it over the weekend. It will be missed. At least by me!!

Colored Mochi... O' Yea!

We frequent this fo-yo shop called Tuttimelon in Alameda. It is the best! They now have colored MOCHI! Crazy and delicious. What more could someone ask for.

Babylon Falling R.I.P.

If you have never had a chance to check out this bookstore...Hurry! They are located in Nob Hill and are closing in June. We hit it up last weekend and got a ton of art book all at 50% off. 

San Francisco Bay!!!

I feel it is only fitting, that for my first blog entry, I post a photo of the great Golden Gate bridge. Photo was taken while crossing the bay bridge last weekend. We were heading into the city to visit Babylon Falling.. a great independent bookstore that sadly is going out of business.