A little Renoir, a little shopping find, a fun meal, and the best burger ever.

We are including a link to some pictures of our condo.

http://picasaweb.google.com/danklim1/March292009California#

We've been here a while now, and have not done this, or described it. it is quite spacious, clean and warm and enjoyable. We do get a kick out of the chaise lounge in one of the bedrooms, however, and wanted to give Matisse some competition.

O.K., after our picture taking, we went to an outlet mall in San Leandro. It was small, but I loved it, as they had a Talbot's outlet, and more importantly, an Eileen Fisher outlet. I did buy some things, I got really good bargains, so that was fun. (for me!) Dan then dropped me off at Jay and Lindsey's, he played golf, and Lindsey and I bought her some maternity clothes, and got some oilcloth material for her to use for their housewarming party coming up. We then just hung out and talked. I really enjoyed this, we haven't had much opportunity with just the two of us.

Dan then picked us up, and we met Jason at dinner in Berekley, at an enjoyable little restaurant named "Sea Salt." We met David, Mya and baby Elias there as well. It was great! They really seemed to all hit it off, which was great. David is really Matt's friend from high school who has lived out here a while, so he and Jay know each other, but only as little brother. I hope they get together on their own. We also really enjoy seeing David and Mya too, so it was fun.

Today, we began the day by taking a bike ride. or, rather, planning to. Ruth had mentioned this ride around Tiburon and Belvedere that we thought we took, but hadn't, so we tried today. Well, we decided to drive it instead! Ruth, you and Tom are more adventurous than us! It was very hilly, steep, narrow, with cars and bicyclists all over the place! But! it was beautiful in the hills of Belvedere, beautiful, beautiful homes. We then tried to ride our bikes to Mill Valley from Tiburon, got a few miles, but it was crazy------the cyclists pay little heed to the cars, dart in and out of traffic, and there were many cars, and arrow bike paths. So, we turned around, and looked at each other---Dan said, "it's time for lunch, should we?" And, of course, I knew what he meant, I had the same thought--------Phatburger! It was why we wanted to bike ride to Mill Valley, though we hadn't said a word to each other. This IS the best burger we had eaten last year, and by golly, it is still the best! Pat
The day was not done, though. We came back and then headed to Alameda where Jason and Lindsey were having a housewarming party, so we saw a lot of his friends, it was great as we know them and really like them. I also must say, Jason makes a better hamburger than Phatburger, it was delice!

still not the end of the day! we then went with Lindsey's parents, to their friends Fred and Mary Ann. Getting there should have been a simple trip, but Ken and I were stuck on the San Mateo bridge for 45 minutes at the toll booth. The traffic here is not enjoyable. The meal was great, asparagus soup, short ribs and panna cottta for dessert. We had a nice evening with them and then drove back to Novato. It was a very busy day.

Dan

I will add a note on Sunday, to catch up. Another Cinema Club sunday. Today's movie was "Every Little Step". It was great, the best movie we've seen in this series. It's a documentary of entertainers trying out for the revival of "Chorus Line", which is a story about the people in the Chorus Line. Very well done, very uplifting and enjoyable. I actually wrote Deb Lake, who is one of the people in charge of the Traverse City Film Festival, about it, and she wrote me back, saying she'd order a "screener" for Michael Moore to check out.

And Oh Yes----GO STATE!!!!!!!!!!!

Pat
Dan