Wimbledon - The Movie

At AMC 1000 Van Ness, San Francisco

I went to see this movie with my friend Penny. It was a typical chick flick. Soppy, romantic, girl meets boy, rediculously happy ending. Still, I enjoyed if for some things I miss from home - English accents, views of London, driving on the left side and the furore Wimbledon can drum up when a British player does good, (I was raised in a tennis family so I know a bit about the game), and, oh, actor who depicted the German player was quite tasty too, Penny and I both agreed...


Click on the picture for details about the movie from IMDB.

Burke's Canoe Trip on the Russian Year

On Sunday I organised the second Annual Canoe Trip on the Russian River with Burke's Canoe Trips. This is the fourth year in a row I have done this trip. It's a perfect day out and even better when you share the experience with 13 good friends.

Robert had a waterproof casing for his little Canon Elph, so he managed to snap some far better shots than we did. Check out Robert's pictures here



Click on the picture for the "The potato salad with a Kick" recipe.

Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Fred check's out his reflection in my glasses on our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Richard catching some last summer rays
Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Back on the canoe
Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Some people managed to eat lunch seated in the Royal Box...
Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

...whilst some people had to sit in the circle
Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

Tori checks out the vitamin water she purchased only because it matched her sarong
Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

French Dick (Richard, le coiffeur) samples an Asian Pear
Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

lunch stop
Our Annual trip canoeing on the Russian River, Sunday September 26th, 2004

When I got home after work on Saturday I found Fred on the deck watching the strangest flock of birds either of us have ever seen. Hundreds of them, bunched together, like a huge shoal of fish, all turning and all catching the light or the shade at the same time. Amazing in their movement, a still picture doesn't do them justice.

On Saturday I had to work whilst lucky Fred went sailing on the Bay with Hans, Jenny and Katja.

Sunday September 19th 2004. I was woken up by the first downpour in months and months. Luckily the skies soon cleared to a vivid bright blue offset with brilliant sunshine.

Fred in disguise, ready to play poker. Boys night in...

Friday night at Voda. Whatever happened to Celine's pants?

Friday 17th September. Sun sets on the Bay Bridge

Bart
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Matthieu and Berangere at The Coffee Table, Silver Lake
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

The view from the balcony, Eagle Rock
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Pool Party...
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

An ant on my nose...
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Matthieu
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Fred
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Under the Boardwalk, Santa Monica
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Under Santa Monica Pier
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Matthieu
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Under the Boardwalk, Santa Monica.
Labor Day Weekend, 2004. Eagle Rock, LA, 106 degrees F.

Off to LA

We are off earthquake-hunting in LA.
LAX is closed right now but we are flying in to Burbank so I hope we aren't going to be delayed. It's a HOT day in SF. phew

Donnie Darko and Pizza

Last night M & T invited us round to their house to eat pizza and see the brilliantly dark and humourous "Donnie Darko", a film which failed at the box office when it was released in 2001 around the time of 9/11 (the film features a plane engine mysteriously falling on a house).

Coincidentally, I read yesterday that a Directors cut of the movie is currently being released in theatres. It has gained a cult following and this offers an opportinity for many fans to see it on film for the first time. It opens in San Francisco today.

Lumiere Theatre
1572 California St.
(between Larkin & Polk)
San Francisco, CA 94109
phone: 415.267.4893
Friday, September 3 - Thursday, September 9
showtimes: Nightly at 5:30, 8:30 pm; also at 2:15 pm & 12 midnight on Friday - Monday