Despite the “carmagedon” on I-80 with the Labor Day Weekend shutdowns, we ventured into San Francisco to attend the Bears of San Francisco “Furassic Park” picnic in Dolores Park. In this first picture, look at the SIDE-EYE Snoopy is giving someone. So shady!
Former San Franciscans really made the most out of this yard which had been a mechanic’s workshop for years prior to their moving in. It’s so inspiring to see what they’ve done in a few short years, albeit during Covid. Michael and Ed (Blade) are bringing so much brightness to this part of Oakland with their beautiful home and garden, and it’s not a surprise in the end that their permaculture facilitates Michael’s longstanding vegetarian diet, which I identified with.
Back to the Mare Island hosts, Manny and Wendell.
Our wonderful friends Noel and Mark invited us back for a Thanksgiving with friends right here in Vallejo. We had the privilege of spending Easter with them this year as well.
Kayla is my god-niece. Her grandmother Carla was my godmother and her dad is my god-brother. Here is a picture of me with my two god-brothers. We have not been in the same place in at least 38 years (since my god-brother Joe’s wedding in the Summer of 1984).
The Brengenzers threw a wonderful Halloween Party with DJ and all. Shando went as Lt. Dangle from Reno 911. Can you guess what my costume is? I thought of the enhancement to my pirate costume at the last minute, but I realized it was off-color and it did actually offend a few people, but isn’t that the point of Halloween? Brownie points to those who figure it out!
Vallejo Gay Network potluck at the Bregenzer house with Chicharon the pig, who we fell in love with!
This is the second year in a row we had the honor of hosting a potluck for the Vallejo Gay Network. We love opening our home to such events.
The theme this year was “Disco 70’s” so you’ll notice some wardrobe choices that go with that.
This is our second September hosting a VGN Potluck, although our plan is to do so in March 2023. It just so happened that month had worked out for us. We’re getting better at hosting and we think that the outdoor encouragement works better for the traffic. It was a great time and we had some dignitaries attend as well.
After almost two years of Covid and moving to Vallejo, we finally made it back to see our friends with the East Bay Bears, who we try to Zoom with every week. It was so great to be back (and not be required to wear a mask). We always get a room to ourselves and it’s rich food and fine people that I missed indulging with.
