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Bears, Food, Languages, Photos, Video

Phoenix Phurfest 2010

Some of us did the Dining for Life at Alexi’s Grill in downtown Phoenix Thursday night.

I got a nice tan at the pool parties at the hotel, saw a lot of old friends and made some new ones.  I got to speak a little Italian, Spanish and ASL (something I’m definitely an extreme amateur in).  I really like the dry heat and climate of Phoenix, not to mention the wonderful topography that is visible from almost every horizon.

The luau they we had was amazing with authentic dancers and a fire/sword tosser.  The music gave me chills and the dancers were stunning.  Unfortunately it started to get dark toward the end of the video, but I’m so glad I got the video footage that I got.  The (authentic?) and exotic buffet was awesome and I got to wear my barely ever-used Hawaiian shirt.

Also see my blog on going to Sedona with my niece to see my uncle.

Pets, Photos

Montague Gilligan Hayden’s new Doggie Door!

My friend Ed worked diligently in getting this installed for me. It’s the smallest doggie door they have available on the market (it’s more for cats, but there was a picture of a Yorkie on it, so we knew it would be appropriate for him). He’s already gotten used to going in and out by jumping up several inches. Ed had the brilliant idea to call it the “Montague Expressway” after a highway that connects both sides of the Bay Area near San Jose, so you can see the sign that we posted for Monte’s benefit.

Family

Guest rooms galore at Hotel Hayden

Not only do we have a semi-private living room area with a pull out queen size bed, but now we have a bona fide fourth bedroom for guests with a bed set up in the basement where the landlord’s son used to stay.  It’s actually quite cozy, and I’m so glad that we have so much space to accommodate people if they want to visit us.

I’ll be videotaping a video tour of the new place soon.

Invitations

Protected: Friday, April 23, 2010 – East Bay

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East Bay Adult Male Party Page on Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 7:30pm

DISCLAIMER:  This is at my new house at 914 Blossom Way, Cherryland CA 94541 and the hot tub *IS* now set up.  Cherryland is an actual census-recognized area in north Hayward.

As in the past, this is a no frills, no theme, no pressure, no attitude, social party for men where there are opportunities for more than just strictly socializing.  Bring towels, snacks, drinks if you wish and remember no swimsuits needed for the hot tub!

Also, I can accommodate some overnight guests.  There are several options of where to sleep now that I have a bona fide fourth bedroom and pull out couch in the living room, so ask me about that, if it makes it simpler for you.  Moreover, some of us might even go to brunch the next morning.

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