San Francisco Trip

We had a good excuse to go on vacation.  Vince is interviewed in the newest "Circle Ahead" Magazine and they were throwing a launch party.

We were there the week before Halloween so the city was all gussied up for a spooktacular time:

My first photo I took as we arrived in San Francisco.  Thought it said a lot :)

We took a fun walk up Irving Ave. and stopped in a few stores.  I even bought an art piece!  I never buy stuff like that because we don't have room but I broke my rule, bought a small painting after talking with the artist and luckily I found a space for it on our bookcase.

After walking and shopping we went to Ocean Beach to see the Sandcastle Competition.  It was a perfect day, warm, blue skies, music and thousands of people.  

That's the Cliff House behind us.  And the famous rocks covered in birds.

Our home away from home - The Claymont - in the Cole Valley part of San Francisco.

Sunday we hopped over the Golden Gate Bridge and went to Sausalito for lunch.  It's exciting to drive over this and the view are the best.

Had lunch at Scoma's.  Had some of that delicious sourdough bread.  Yum.

The views were so beautiful.  Kayaker's floating by with the city in the background

And all of a sudden the sailboats arrived

Loved this day and place

Vince kept saying he needed to get a shot of the elephants.  I didn't know what he was talking about until we came upon....the elephants.

Double Header Animation Demos

 Spent the day in the studio with these lovely ladies making their Animation Demos.

First up - Krystle Simmons Animation Demo

We got that "Purple Rain" vibe going...

Next up:  Sarah Henzler's Animation Demo

I love this shot - Where are we? In Hollywood baby!  (Well, actually we were in Burbank but you get the meaning.)

Gulp....Van Nuys High School 50th Year Reunion

Nothing like going to your 50th High School Reunion to be reminded that life is long and the people in the room are the fortunate one's who are still walking among us... On top of that, who knew (way back then) that I would have life-long friends.  I'm feeling lucky.

This picture looks like we just got our citizenship...but our class was 1976 - a very patriotic year so everything was red, white and blue.

Lovely to hang with Lorie and Mig...love the balloons coming out of my head :)

When I saw Ron Frank I remembered what a kind soul he was way back in high school.  He still has the same vibe.  

Fifty years later....feeling blessed to be walking the earth!  Thanks Vince for taking photos.  I forgot to take one with you in it.  Doh!

Thanks to Kathy I actually have a photo of Vince.  He was taking the photos so my camera didn't have any pix of him.

The Outsiders - dinner and a show

 We liked this show more than expected.  It was a perfect Sunday night:  Found a parking spot on the street, had dinner at Jemma and then walked to the Pantages to see "The Outsiders," which we LOVED.  AND added bonus:  it cooled off for the first time in four months.  I felt like a very civilized human being :)

Recording Jada Johnson's Animation Demo

 I love finally meeting people "in person" instead of on zoom.

Here's Jada's Animation Demo:

JADA JOHNSON DEMO

Miss Bette is in town

 And we enjoyed a meal together at Mae Malai Thai House.  Back to yoga (I think we've passed the 15 year mark) when Bette gets back to Providence, RI.

September 13, 2026 = 29 year anniversary

 It's crazy how time flies when you're having fun!  And picked the right guy to share your life with :)

I really wanted one of these Lisa Carrier reindeers and was very happy to get one as a present from V. on our anniversary.  This makes me happy to start the holidays early so I can enjoy hanging with "Rudy" the whole time.

Of course the kitties were curious...

I told Izzy to give Rudy a kiss and he listened!

Recording Miss Violet Black Songs

We recorded more songs for Miss Violet Black at Rick's home studio. Rick's songs are difficult to sing but once the singer got them down, they sound great.  Ready for Broadway!!!

Rick Rosenbloom and Jordan Oakley:

Nicole Escandon:

Rick Rosenbloom and Jordan Oakley:

Rick and Nicole:

Happy campers - after the session: