Went back in the morning to Otay Lakes with Rodrigo so he could see the Helldiver that was brought up from the lake the day before.
Aug 18 2010
California Root Borer Beetle
Found another giant beetle (dead) in our neighbor’s backyard and after cleaning all the ants off of it brought it back home to photograph. It’s a male California Root Borer or California Prionus.
Aug 18 2010
Air Show Crash On The Today Show
Matt Lauer interviewed the pilot who survived this F-18 crash at an air show in Canada.
Aug 17 2010
Finally, Some Comic Con Girl Shots
Finally posted some of my girl shots from this past July’s Comic Con to my Flickr Photostream.
Aug 17 2010
Mami’s Successful Hand Surgery
Today my mom had minor hand surgery at UCSD Medical Center here in San Diego. The procedure went very well. She was in and out of the hospital in four hours, from registration to pre-op to surgery to post-op and finally walking out to the car.
Aug 16 2010
Surfin’ USA
Went to La Jolla Shores to watch Tommy and Alex try to surf. Didn’t go that well.
Aug 16 2010
The Gummy Bear Song
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Just can’t get this song out of my head. Silly song but super catchy.
Aug 15 2010
Pool and Nacho Birthday Party at the Tapias
Spent the afternoon into the night at the Tapias’ house for a pool/nacho/birthday party with Tommy, Alex, José, Rosi and Lebhouise and Jay’s family and friends.
Aug 14 2010
San Diego Chargers vs. Chicago Bears
Had to watch the Chargers play the Chicago Bears in a pre-season game on Justin.tv since it was blacked out in San Diego. Tommy, Alex, Stephen and Kimi were at the game.
Aug 14 2010
Dog and Cat Sitting
Spent last night across the street watching the neighbor’s house, cats and dogs.
Aug 13 2010
Dinner For Schmucks
Went to see “Dinner For Schmucks” with Tommy and Alex. One hilarious movie, but the ten minutes of advertisements before even the trailers was really irritating.
Aug 13 2010
Bookstar, Chinese Food, Shopping and an Apple Store
Went with Tommy and Alex to the Bookstar at Costa Verde, then over to UTC for lunch overlooking the ice rink (I had Panda Express), clothes shopping for Alex and a stop at the Apple Store to pick up a couple of things and play on the iPads.
Aug 13 2010
Another Pre-Surgery Doctor Appointment for My Mom
Took my mom to see her primary care doctor and go over some stuff before her hand surgery next Tuesday.
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