California 2016 - Leaving

Monday, February 15, 2016

Up and at 'em by eight a.m.  Scott, Warren, and I left Half Moon Bay for the San Jose airport at 9:15  a.m. after I said goodbye to Milton. Stopped for a latte and banana bread on the way. Made it to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Said goodbye to Scott and Warren and made my flight without incident.

I told both of them that I'm not sure how I'm going to make it 6 weeks until Mazatlan now that I've experienced such lovely weather. Prior to this trip 6 weeks seemed manageable. Now I don't think I can wait!

So Long, California

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Scott, Milton, Warren, and I all went out for breakfast this morning. After that Warren got me to the airport in San Jose. It was hard to say goodbye as this is one of the most fun weekend getaways I've had. EVER.

Nick's Restaurant

Saturday, March 21, 2015

After our adventure in the city, Warren, Scott, and I met Milton at Nick's in Pacifica, CA for dinner. What a fabulous retro place. Scott was adorable in his enjoyment of the place. He was very much in the moment. The place is a true supper club in that in addition to food and drinks they offer live music and dancing.

After Nick's we relaxed some more in the hot tub.

The Castro and Harvey Milk

Saturday, March 21, 2015

I found the plaque of Harvey Milk on the sidewalk of the Castro and Scott pointed out where Harvey's camera store was. It's now a Human Rights Campaign office. You can see a painting of Harvey in the second story window. I've heard he lived above the store. 

Scott and Warren

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Scott and Warren are in the bottom center of the photo. Taken as we walked toward the Twin Peaks bar just up the street on the corner.

Sonny

Friday, March 20, 2015

I had a chance to meet Scott and Milton's new dog Sonny. I really came to like him even though upon first seeing me he jumped up and started knawing at my ankles (I had shorts on) with his sharp puppy teeth. Scott and Milton had been working on trying to break him of that habit and gave me permission to get on his case if he did it. After we worked through that he really, like I said, grew on me.  He's quite a cutie.

Milton's Birthday Party

Friday, March 20, 2015

A good part of the early and later afternoon was getting set up for Milton's birthday dinner. It was fun to have a chance to watch Warren cook. I've come to believe that cooking and entertaining people with the food he makes is one of his greatest pleasures. Usually I just see the tail end of his preparation when I'm over for dinner.  It was fun to watch him go through the process of putting the rub on the Puerto Rican version of a pork roast he was making but also just watching him tend to it. Scott introduced me to a new gin called The Botanist. He told me it would become a new favorite and he was right. He let me make a martini for him. I get as much of a charge with making drinks for people as Warren does for cooking for folks. 

The birthday dinner party turned out to be just awesome. Milton's good friend Kevin was there along with a Kevin's boyfriend and another couple as well. 

After dinner we spent some time relaxing in the hot tub.

Half Moon Bay

Friday, March 20, 2015

Scott and Milton have a lovely home with a beautiful balcony and patio.

Walking Half Moon Bay

Friday, March 20, 2015

Apollo left for work quite early this morning before Warren and I were up. Warren and I left around 11:00 a.m. after packing up the food Warren had prepared for Milton's birthday party tonight. Upon arriving I met Scott and Milton and then be took a walk along Half Moon Bay. It was gorgeous. 

Warren tried to make the foliage of the tree behind me look like it was my hair. If you squint, it kind of does.