More Days To Come

"Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don't they should, 

for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers."

~Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine

Alan and I had an amazing time at Pier 39 yesterday, and I took a lot of pictures of our adventure, but because I took so many, I will have to post the photos next week. In the meantime here is just one of the pictures I took in the garden in front of Dock 4 where the Rocket Ship was docked. It was an amazing day... and there is more days like this to come!

Stay Tuned

The Leaf Of The Day

October 5th 2014

 

Mood: Happy

~Me :)

Things That Make Me Go Hmmmmm?

Crabcakes And Sweets
Pier 39
San Francisco
October 16th 2013

"You can't have everything. Where would you put it?"

~Steven Wright

Say what? Crabcakes and Sweets? That doesn't sound like a combination that would be enjoyable, but hey, what do I know? Still, it was amusing so I took a photo of this shop sign. I found it at Pier 39, last month, while Alan and I were killing zombies during our vacation! Virtual zombies, that is, at 7-D Experience! I didn't have the nerve to try the food at Crabcakes and Sweets that day, due to my allergy to shellfish, but I did a little Yelp investigating of the establishment when I got home all the same. As it turns out, the crabcakes are the savory, and the sweets is the dessert of funnel cakes. As with most eating establishments on Yelp, it has mixed reviews, but I think I might avoid it all the same. Although, you never know... a girl can get mighty brave while killing zombies!

Mood: Hungry

~Me :)

Every Hundredth Of A Second...

"Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second."

~Marc Riboud

TaaDaa! I did it! I finally got the shot of Pier 39s 35th Anniversary Celebration fireworks! It was the last Saturday evening they were going to put off the fireworks, so it was my last chance, and I did it! I got the shots that have been evading me for the last few weeks! Yay!

 Behold...

 

I Love October!

Mood: Happy

~Me :)

Art About Town: San Francisco Pier 39 Piano Stairs

Piano Stairs By Artist Remo Saraceni
Pier 39
San Francisco, California
October 16th, 2013

"If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music."

~Albert Einstein

Of all the public art that I have photographed, the Piano Stairs at Pier 39 is definitely in my Top 5 favorites! Created by artist, Remo Saraceni, who also created the walking piano keys featured in the Tom Hanks movie Big, they are whimsical and really fit the mood and fun of Pier 39 nicely! I had a lot of fun last week, trying my hand, or actually foot, at making music! Sadly, I didn't do well, but I did manage to make a few folks giggle a bit so it had a happy outcome at least! I love public art, but when it also happens to be interactive, it brings the experience to another level to be sure!

"Life is for the live.
Death is for the dead.
Let life be like music.
And death a not unsaid."

~Langston Hughes, The Collected Poems

Visit The Artist's Website: Remo Saraceni

Mood: Happy

~Me :)

The Best Moments From Last Week...

Red And White Fleet Sunset Cruise
San Francisco Bay
October 17th 2013

"Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon and the last day of your vacation."

~Unknown

Did I mention that Alan and I are on vacation? Yeah, I think I did at the beginning of the month. As of right now we about half way through, and I am finding myself conflicted. I am tired because of all the activity, and yet I am mourning the fact that it's half over! LOL. I guess there is no pleasing me! Anyway, as I said there has been a lot of activity, so I thought it would be nice to share my comings and goings once a week, rather than every single day, because, after all, there is other stuff going on in the world, besides my vacation. And besides, even I know how boring it is to be stuck looking at someone else's vacation photos, especially when one hasn't had one for a while.

I get that! So, if you would rather not view my "Monday Vacation Updates" feel free to run now, but don't forget to comeback on Tuesday. :)

Fun At Pier 39...
Alan and I spent last Tuesday at Pier 39. We found a wonderful deal from Free/Cheap San Francisco/Facebook for 3 Free Play days at the 7 D Experience. So, we spent the better part of those days laser shooting 7-D zombies, robots and pirates! We had a BLAST... pardon the pun! It's fun to spend a little time acting like a kid once in a while, especially when you still feel like you are dating your husband after 23 years of marriage! After the zombies, we did a little walking around Pier 39, sightseeing and playing tourist. God I love this city!


 
 
 
 

I had To Pause To Play In The Autumn Leaves...

 

On Thursday night Alan and I took a romantic Sunset Cruise on the Red And White Fleet! The provided appetizers, a lovely array of sandwiches and salads, and cookies for dessert! YUM!





And finally, Saturday was spent at the beach!



I may need a vacation soon... from the vacation! Life Is Good!

Stay Tuned, There's More To Come!

:)

Mood: Tired But Happy

~Me :)

Something Wicked This Way Comes?

From For Ellipsis

"There is no such thing as an omen. Destiny does not send us heralds. She is to wise or too cruel for that."

-Oscar Wilde

Have you heard about the strange case of the missing sea lions? Pier 39 in San Francisco usually has hundreds of them along the wharf area, but since the end of last October they have been mysteriously disappearing... at an alarming rate! In fact it all occurred virtually overnight! I am so glad I got to go to Pier 39 in March of last year, and was able to capture this picture of them while they were still there. Who knew that in less then a year, they would be mostly gone. :( Local marine biologists have been investigating what might have happened, but so far the situation has them stumped. Earlier today I saw on my local news about a sudden influx on California sea lions found in Oregon, which is good news because at least they are safe, but still one has to wonder... why did they leave San Francisco, and at such a fast rate? :(

Personally, I find the whole thing rather spooky. I wonder if they had some sense of something bad coming our way? And the moderate earthquake we had this morning really isn't helping my mood or my nerves! The 4.1 quake was centered a few miles north of Milpitas, and it was a good jolt to us here in the East Bay. As always, the news reminds us not to be worried, but they also never fail to mention that someday we will be facing the BIG ONE. Fine. Thanks for reminding me. :(

Will 2010 be the year that all of California's woes were erased by the BIG ONE? That's one way to fix California's budget problems I guess... LOL... ROCKING AND ROLLING and SLIDING into the Pacific Ocean in a matter of moments! WEEE! Hey, living here means occasionally the earth will move under your feet. That's just the way it is, but as for the sea lions, well, until someone can give me a simple scientific explanation I think I will lean just the least little bit toward the superstitious side of my reasoning and do a little praying. I just hope it's not too late. I know one thing, a 4.1 quake isn't enough to drive the sea lions away.

:(

Read More About It Here...

San Francisco's Vanishing Sea Lions Baffles Experts

4.1 Preliminary Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Milpitas

USGS Earthquake Log for S.F. Bay Area

UPDATE: A major earthquake (6.5) hit at 4:27 PM near Ferndale Ca.
01/09/10
-Carly

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay

From For Ellipsis

"When one man, for whatever reason, has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself."

-Jacques Cousteau


I told you last week about a day, Alan and I spent recently, playing tourist, well, this was just one more sight from that day, the sea lions at Pier 39. It was a really warm day and they were just sitting on the dock, soaking up the late winter sun. I had forgotten how much fun it is to just stop and watch them being sea lions. Simple. Happy. Life. I tend to see things differently when I am out with my camera. My camera allows me to have an extraordinary life.

-Carly