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  • 2012 May 20
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    Eclipse Contraption

    The girls and I put together a little contraption to safely look at the eclipse. It evolved into a slightly more complicated contraption as the moon moved along...... (12 photos)
  • 2012 May 07
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    Backyard B&W

    More warm weather fun!... (10 photos)
  • 2012 May 05
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    More iPhone Macros

    I took a quick trip through the backyard this afternoon with my iPhone and 10x B&L Hastings loupe. The small world is amazingly detailed!... (5 photos)
  • 2012 May 05
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    Backyard Goggles

    When the sun is out, the hose gets unwound and the swimsuits and goggles go on!... (4 photos)
  • 2012 May 04
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    Big Moon Hike

    I took an evening walk up the good old Horse Heaven Trail to get a view of the extra-large full moon.... (6 photos)
  • 2012 April 27
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    Bee

    I found a bee on my car today, so I brought it inside to take some pictures of it. Pictures are from an iPhone 4 and 10x B&L Hastings Loupe.... (4 photos)
  • 2012 April 01
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    Castle Rock

    The girls and I took a chilly morning hike to Castle Rock, then had some hot chocolate to warm up afterward.... (10 photos)
  • 2012 March 10
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    Cheryl and Ashu's Baby Shower

    A very nice March day brought family and friends together to celebrate Ashu and Cheryl's forthcoming baby, or as Naomi calls her, "Cutie Beautie".... (25 photos)
  • 2012 February 23
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    Costa Rica Thurs/Fri

    Thursday took us on a zip line tour, a waterfall hike, some pool time, and a special dinner from the Flor Blanca chefs. We took one last walk up the beach on Friday, then came back home. (17 photos)
  • 2012 February 22
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    Costa Rica Wednesday

    On Wednesday, we rode the ATV to Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and had a great hike with Pablo along with a memorable lunch. In the evening we enjoyed the sunset with dinner at Brisas Del Mar. (26 photos)
  • 2012 February 21
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    Costa Rica Tuesday

    In the morning on Tuesday, we took a stand-up paddleboard lesson (sorry, no photos) and then in the afternoon went horseback riding on the beach and up into the hills on a private ranch. Dinner was at Al Chile Violet down the street. (16 photos)
  • 2012 February 20
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    Costa Rica Sunday/Monday

    We traveled to Costa Rica beginning at 12:30a PT on Sunday. We arrived at our hotel that evening, had dinner, then hit the sack. Monday was a lazy day of playing in the ocean, swimming in the pool, a massage for Arti and some exploring up the coast for me. (28 photos)
  • 2012 January 12
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    Monterey Bay Aquarium Field Trip

    I took Marina and a friend on a fun school field trip to the aquarium.... (9 photos)
  • 2011 November 12
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    Ed Levin Hike

    Took a nice walk on Saturday from Sandy Wool Lake. Blazed a trail straight to Monument Peak. Took the trail most of the way down. Mostly overcast and foggy which made it seem like more of an adventure.... (11 photos)
  • 2011 October 30
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    Umunhum

    I made it to the top of Mt. Umunhum (3500ft) today. This mountain is known for "The Box" that sits atop it, which used to be the base of a large radar antenna operated by the Air Force from the 50s until the 80s. There is a project underway to turn this ... (17 photos)
  • 2011 October 24
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    Double Swing

    Marina and Naomi had some fun this evening sharing a swing.... (5 photos)
  • 2011 October 17
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    Front Yard Mantis and Girls

    The girls found this mantis on a lavender bush in the front yard. It was patient enough for me to get some photos of it. Afterward, the girls climbed up the magnolia tree.... (9 photos)
  • 2011 October 16
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    New Track Wheels+Tires

    Wheels are 17x9 et40 TR MT1R. Tires are Toyo R-888 245/40-17. There was an ever so slight rub on the rear fender lip which was easily remedied with a hammer.... (5 photos)
  • 2011 October 08
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    Calaveras Dam Explorations

    I did some serious trespassing today to get a closer look at some of the old buildings and interesting terrain around the Calaveras Reservoir. Starting from Sunol Regional Park, I blazed a trail up a steep hill overlooking the reservoir, then descended to... (23 photos)
  • 2011 September 10
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    Happy Hollow

    I took the girls to Happy Hollow today. We had a lot of fun with the rides, especially the Fruit Basket roller coaster. The girls also spent quite a bit of time with the goats and other farm animals. We missed our SF friends today though!... (10 photos)
  • 2011 August 27
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    Ridge / Ranch Hike

    9.5 miles from Ohlone, straight up Mission Ridge at the first gate, up and over Mission Peak then off-trail up Mt. Allison. Returned via the "Ranch Trail" which leads to Mill Creek Road, then picked up the Peak Trail back to Ohlone where the two... (5 photos)
  • 2011 August 25
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    Surprise Eggs!

    Bubble has been hiding something from us. Marina found her egg stash in an unused planting pot on the side yard. There were 9 eggs total ... we left one for her to take care of.... (2 photos)
  • 2011 August 21
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    Morning Race, Birthdays, Rakhi

    Marina and Arti ran in a race this morning, then we came home and got ready for Ashu, Cheryl, and Kanta to come over to celebrate three birthdays and Rakhi.... (9 photos)
  • 2011 August 19
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    Naomi's Fairy Party

    We had friends, family, and a Fairy named Miss Jingle come over to celebrate Naomi's third birthday.... (31 photos)
  • 2011 August 13
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    Mission Peak Chasms

    Did a hike today from Ohlone up and over the peak, down and across the Grove Trail, then off-trail to Mission Ridge to explore the 1998 slide area. There is a lot of USGS measuring equipment there, and clear signs that another big slide is imminent.... (10 photos)
  • 2011 August 08
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    Bubble

    Bubble is our new hen. She's a cross between a Sultan and a Silkie.... (3 photos)
  • 2011 August 06
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    Mt Hamilton Concert

    Arti got us VIP tickets to an event up on Mt. Hamilton -- a tour of the facility, dinner, a concert, and telescope viewing. Awesome!... (16 photos)
  • 2011 July 30
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    Ed Levin Rattlesnake Hike

    9.5 mile hike in Ed Levin County Park. I started on the Tularcitos trail, then took a right onto the Agua Caliente trail for a bit, then went off-trail up to the valley between Monument Peak and Mt. Allison. Up and over Monument Peak and back down the ha... (6 photos)
  • 2011 July 21
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    Sunriver Family Vacation

    We flew to Eugene then drove to Sunriver, OR to spend 5 days with TBNC, Mimi, and Pop. What a place! We saw beautiful scenery, volcanic activity, caves, amazing animals, and one long and lazy river.... (49 photos)
  • 2011 July 04
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    Fireworks from Mission Peak

    I hiked up Mission Peak to get a view of the Bay Area's fireworks shows. All in all I counted at least 20 from there. Big ones were at Great America, San Francisco/Oakland, Redwood City, Los Gatos, San Jose, and Fremont. Lots of other folks had a simila... (12 photos)
  • 2011 June 19
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    Evening Hike to Mt Allison

    A father's day dinner hike from the Stanford Ave parking lot, up Horse Heaven Trail, then taking a detour about 3/4 of the way up to beeline to Mt. Allison. Super clear skies and very pleasant on the way down. Thanks Arti for my new hiking shirt!... (13 photos)
  • 2011 June 09
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    New Helmet

    After five years with the Pyrotect helmet, I got an HJC Si-12. It's a lot lighter than the Pyrotect, and with a SA2005 rating, it will be good for another 5-6 years.... (3 photos)
  • 2011 May 27
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    Rose Peak

    I walked from Sunol Regional Park to the top of Rose Peak and back, which is about 20 miles round trip. Rose Peak is the highest accessible point in Alameda County at about 3800 feet. The trail was not particularly strenous, just LONG! (17 photos)
  • 2011 April 24
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    Easter Hike at Quicksilver

    ... (5 photos)
  • 2011 April 17
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    Lily's Party at Saratoga Springs

    ... (25 photos)
  • 2011 April 15
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    Bugs on a Dandelion Stem

    ... (1 photo)
  • 2011 April 10
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    Pranav and Vishal's Baby Shower

    We celebrated Vishal and Pranav's soon-to-be new son today with food, dancing, singing and general good times. Congratulations to the parents to be!... (58 photos)
  • 2011 April 09
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    Mission Peak with Marina

    Marina and I walked up Horse Heaven trail. She did great -- hopping and skipping all the way up. I only had to carry her for about the last 1.5 miles on the way down though ;-)... (17 photos)
  • 2011 March 27
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    Test Set

    This set is just for testing.... (2 photos)
  • 2011 March 26
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    Ice

    Some pictures of ice for Mr. Ho.... (4 photos)
  • 2011 March 01
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    Marina and Naomi

    Marina lost a front tooth two days ago. Seemed like a good time to take a picture of the girls.... (2 photos)
  • 2011 February 13
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    Threepeak

    I hiked from Stanford Ave up Horse Heaven trail, but took a right at the stream after the switchbacks to make a beeline up to Mt. Allison. From there I walked south to Monument Peak, then back north up and over Mission Peak then back down the Peak Trail t... (9 photos)
  • 2011 January 23
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    Weekend Hikes

    I took a good 6.5 mile hike on Saturday. Spent most of the time off the trail, which made it fairly strenuous. I saw 5 coyotes toal, some deer, and some suspicious cows. Sunday Marina and I went roller skating, then for a very nice hike in the late afte... (20 photos)
  • 2010 December 31
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    Cal Skate

    Our new favorite place. Marina and I brought our skates for some serious counterclockwise fun! We even won the "dot game" and she got a coupon for free admission. Cal Skate rocks!... (10 photos)
  • 2010 December 29
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    Mission Peak with Mimi

    Mimi and I took a hike up the peak. Up the peak trail, then crossed over to the south side and halfway up Mt. Allison, then down Horse Heaven trail.... (7 photos)
  • 2010 December 26
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    Montaña de Oro

    Pop and I took a walk up in the hills. I would come to this park quite a bit when I was in school here.... (14 photos)
  • 2010 December 24
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    A Very Waechtler Christmas

    We drove down to Los Osos to hang with the Waechtlers. Fun times with 3/4 of the family!... (12 photos)
  • 2010 December 23
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    Christmas a Day Early

    We celebrated Christmas a day early since we're driving to EMRG's place later today. It's so much fun watching these girls get their presents!... (18 photos)
  • 2010 December 10
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    Chicago Holiday Party

    Arti and I flew to Chicago to go to the Groupon Holiday Party at the Field Museum. The girls were in the loving hands of Nani while we were gone. We had some great meals at the Green Zebra and at Topolobampo.... (29 photos)
  • 2010 December 04
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    Niles-Sunol Christmas Train

    We rode the train from Niles to Sunol and back this evening with Nani. Marina made a friend along the way.... (8 photos)
  • 2010 December 04
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    Horse Heaven

    A nice 6 miler today -- up and down Horse Heaven trail.... (6 photos)
  • 2010 November 28
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    Marina's First Loose Tooth

    Marina's first baby tooth came out today. Sha had been working it all day, and it came out when she was brushing her teeth. Thanks to Mimi for the beautiful toothpillow!... (8 photos)
  • 2010 November 26
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    Sunol Peak

    Northeast of Mission Peak is Sunol Peak. I'm pretty sure it's all private property, but thankfully I didn't have any run-ins with a 12 gauge. It was a super nice walk, with the brisk air and the hills just starting to turn green. A nice mix of on- and o... (38 photos)
  • 2010 November 06
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    Diwali

    Fun time with Nani, Ashu and Cheryl. If you're Indian and you love to party, have a happy happy happy happy Diwali!... (6 photos)
  • 2010 October 30
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    Mission Peak Slide

    I took a walk through what I think is the final frontier of the Fremont Hills ... the slide area to the north of Mission Peak. I climbed up about 2/3 of the way up the slide itself and decided to climb back down after having visions of newspaper headlines... (25 photos)
  • 2010 October 10
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    Ed Levin Deadpools

    I took a walk mostly off the trails in Ed Levin and came across the bones from three cows.... (8 photos)
  • 2010 September 23
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    Chicago for Business

    ... (15 photos)
  • 2010 September 18
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    Marina's Petting Zoo Party

    ... (17 photos)
  • 2010 September 12
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    Happy Hollow

    I took the girls to Happy Hollow today. It's such a great place for the little ones!... (10 photos)
  • 2010 September 11
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    Ed Levin and Beyond

    I had a really neat walk through Ed Levin and across some private property with awesome trails, trees, and streams.... (18 photos)
  • 2010 September 02
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    Ladybug Larva

    This guy was in the fridge on a piece of lettuce. We took it out after a bit and it came back to life. These shots were taken with the built-in flash bounced off the wall behind the bug, and re-bounced off of a piece of white paper in front of it.... (2 photos)
  • 2010 August 30
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    Caterpillar Two

    Naomi and I found another huge caterpillar on the grapes today. This one was orangish yellowish.... (4 photos)
  • 2010 August 28
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    Backyard Caterpillar

    Marina found this GIANT caterpillar climbing on one of the grape plants in the backyard.... (10 photos)
  • 2010 August 20
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    Naomi Birthday

    We celebrated Naomi's 2nd birthday all day long!... (18 photos)
  • 2010 August 14
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    Sunset State Beach

    We celebrated Jesse's birthday at the beach today. The girls (especially Marina) really love to play in the sand and the water.... (8 photos)
  • 2010 July 30
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    Mendhi / Sangeet for Ashu

    ... (51 photos)
  • 2010 July 21
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    Make Mine a Double

    I went straight from work to hike up Mt. Allison and Mission Peak last night. Total distance was ~10 miles. Sandwich dinner at Mt. Allison was delicious.... (13 photos)
  • 2010 July 11
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    Big Basin Camping

    We went with Kelly, Saul, and their girls for a fun few days at Big Basin.... (31 photos)
  • 2010 June 20
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    Front Yard Progress

    Round Up went down on the grass yesterday. Got rid of the jasmine and succulents. Started in on the bricks.... (28 photos)
  • 2010 June 06
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    Rock Candy

    Marina and I made Rock Candy... (5 photos)
  • 2010 May 30
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    Megan and Lukas

    We drove up to Arcata to see my cousin get married. I had the honor of being the official photog. Here are my favorite of the 1,600 shots I took that day.... (137 photos)
  • 2010 May 19
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    EHG at Castle Rock

    The Symantec Health engineering team took a hike today at Castle Rock State Park just outside of Saratoga. There are few places with as varied and dramatic scenery. We beat the rain and had a delicious lunch after our 4.5 mile trek.... (25 photos)
  • 2010 May 08
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    Picnic Table

    I made this table for the girls today.... (3 photos)
  • 2010 April 29
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    Peaks Backward

    Starting from Ohlone, I walked to Ed Levin county park in Milpitas.... (21 photos)
  • 2010 April 04
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    Easter

    ... (24 photos)
  • 2010 March 22
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    Marina and Naomi

    ... (14 photos)
  • 2010 March 21
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    Peak Trifecta

    I hiked from Ed R. Levin county park in Milpitas over Monument Peak, Mt. Allison, and MIssion Peak and down into Fremont where Arti picked me up at 680 and Mission Boulevard. All in all it was 11 miles.... (53 photos)
  • 2010 March 20
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    ISS

    There was a great opportunity this evening to see the ISS. In San Jose, it passed directly overhead at magnitude -3.2.... (2 photos)
  • 2010 March 09
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    Laguna with PDC

    Awesome photos by Dito Milan of GotBlueMilk.com... (11 photos)
  • 2010 February 28
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    Bicycle Sunday / Pulgas Water Temple

    On Sundays, a stretch of Cañada road is closed to cars so that bicyclists can enjoy this wonderful part of the peninsula.... (14 photos)
  • 2010 January 31
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    Mission Peak

    Pop and I went up Mission Peak on a beautiful January morning. We took the "normal" path up to Hidden Valley, then cut across to Horse Heaven Trail to get to the peak. That's the best way up and down.... (12 photos)
  • 2010 January 23
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    Mt. Umunhum

    We drove up Mt. Umunhum in search of the NEXRAD doppler radar station.... (8 photos)
  • 2010 January 10
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    Mission Peak

    I did the old standard Fremont hike today. When I was talking to a guy and his son at Hidden Valley, I realized that it's been 25 years since I first was up there. Old.... (17 photos)
  • 2010 January 09
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    Gingerbread House

    Marina made this at preschool before Christmas. We wanted to take some photos of it before it went to the great gingerbread house in the sky...... (5 photos)
  • 2010 January 01
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    Oakland Zoo

    ... (13 photos)
  • 2009 December 22
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    Zippies

    ... (3 photos)
  • 2009 December 21
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    Monterey Bay Aquarium

    ... (5 photos)
  • 2009 December 19
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    Backyard

    ... (8 photos)
  • 2009 December 12
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    Eggs!

    I stumbled across a cache of eggs today while I was doing some yardwork.... (3 photos)
  • 2009 December 05
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    25 Hours of Thunderhill

    ... (78 photos)
  • 2009 November 29
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    Kite at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

    No kites allowed!... (2 photos)
  • 2009 November 26
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    Thanksgiving

    ... (12 photos)
  • 2009 November 21
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    Cheryl and Ashu's Engagement

    ... (81 photos)
  • 2009 October 04
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    Half Moon Bay + Pumpkins

    Pescadero State Beach + Pumpkin Patch... (21 photos)
  • 2009 October 03
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    Hidden Villa Farm

    Hoedown in Los Altos...... (5 photos)
  • 2009 September 26
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    Weekend

    What we did this weekend.... (10 photos)
  • 2009 September 21
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    Marina's Birthday

    Marina turned 4 today so we had a party!... (24 photos)
  • 2009 September 13
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    Weekend

    Hairstyles, weather, climbing, cuddling, and pinata-ing.... (15 photos)
  • 2009 August 29
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    Swimming

    Fun at Dave and Tammi's on a really hot day.... (11 photos)
  • 2009 August 22
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    Naomi Birthday Party

    Pictures from Naomi's party today.... (14 photos)
  • 2009 August 21
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    Afterparty Playtime

    Marina and Naomi play outside the day after Naomi's first birthday.... (21 photos)
  • 2009 July 20
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    Backyard Bubbles and Stuff

    Potpourri... (11 photos)
  • 2009 July 18
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    G2X in M3

    I wired in a data acquisition system in the car in preparation of a trackday coming up.... (5 photos)
  • 2009 July 13
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    Chicken Coop

    We moved Moose and Dopey into their real house today. Look inside for pictures of the making of The Coop as well as the move-in celebration.... (24 photos)
  • 2009 June 21
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    Moose and Dopey

    For fathers day, we drove down to Gilroy to get a couple of hot chicks.... (10 photos)
  • 2009 June 09
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    Bellingham

    A week of vacation in Bellingham to see my folks, TBNC, Grandmother, Grandaddy, and Auntie Min.... (44 photos)
  • 2009 June 01
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    Swimming Class

    Monday ritual.... (23 photos)
  • 2009 May 16
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    Laguna Festival of Speed

    I went with JohnR and Justin down to Laguna to watch the cars race. MX-5 Cup race, DP Qualifying, GT Qualifying, and Koni Challenge race.... (77 photos)
  • 2009 May 12
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    M3

    I got the car back from Tony and Ramon today. It purrs and handles!... (9 photos)
  • 2009 May 06
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    M3

    A new (old) car!... (14 photos)
  • 2009 April 18
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    Las Madres Egg Hunt

    Mom's group fun in the park on a warm Saturday.... (79 photos)
  • 2009 April 12
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    Easter

    Backyard fun with eggs and stuff.... (29 photos)
  • 2009 April 04
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    Backyard Planting

    ... (15 photos)
  • 2009 March 21
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    Bath and Gymnastics

    This morning, Naomi got a bath and Marina went to Gym class.... (13 photos)
  • 2009 March 15
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    Backyard

    Bugs and flowers. Marina is all about bugs these days.... (11 photos)
  • 2009 March 01
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    Sluggy

    Marina's new critter pet.... (5 photos)
  • 2009 January 25
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    Naomi Toes

    Naomi has really been into her toes for the last week.... (4 photos)
  • 2009 January 19
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    Marina Swimming

    Marina's first day of swimming lessons. She had a great time!... (9 photos)
  • 2009 January 11
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    Paint Plate

    Marina's palette from last night's art project.... (7 photos)
  • 2008 November 30
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    Family Photos

    We had our photographer friend Liz Cantu (http://convincedphotography.com/) come over today to take some family photos.... (12 photos)
  • 2008 November 16
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    Cameraphone Stream

    Photos from my phone. Updated often.... (47 photos)
  • 2008 November 08
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    Mold

    We were about to dump this pitcher of fruity iced-tea that we forgot in the fridge when I reached for the macro lens...... (3 photos)
  • 2008 November 02
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    Adventure

    We went to an ice cream place in Palo Alto, then for a little walk at Shoreline Park, then dinner at Cafe Yulong this afternoon.... (6 photos)
  • 2008 November 01
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    Rainy Day

    Marina really really really wanted to play outside in the rain today.... (16 photos)
  • 2008 October 31
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    Halloween

    ... (4 photos)
  • 2008 October 19
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    Jameses Visit Day

    Stella and her folks came to visit us. Some pictures of her in here, as well as Naomi starting to want to stand and reach out for things.... (10 photos)
  • 2008 October 12
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    Bath and Stuff

    Naomi and Marina... (10 photos)
  • 2008 October 05
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    Crunched

    Derek had an "eventful" race today at Laguna. Though it looks bad, it really is just the door, rear quarterpanel, and hardtop that need cosmetic work. The TC Design rollcage did not get damaged, and Derek was unhurt.... (4 photos)
  • 2008 September 23
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    Marina, Naomi, Sunflower

    Some random pictures from the last week.... (12 photos)
  • 2008 September 22
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    Marina's 3rd

    Marina had some friends over today for a birthday party!... (30 photos)
  • 2008 September 07
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    Naomi Bath II

    ... (6 photos)
  • 2008 September 06
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    Backyard Macrofly

    Who knew a little fly could look so cool?... (3 photos)
  • 2008 September 06
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    Marina Photoshoot

    Some time with Marina and the telephoto lenses on the new swingset.... (13 photos)
  • 2008 September 06
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    Swingset

    ... (5 photos)
  • 2008 September 05
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    Naomi Photoshoot

    I got out the "real" camera to take some photos of our new girl.... (8 photos)
  • 2008 September 04
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    Caterpillar

    Found in the parsley in the backyard.... (3 photos)
  • 2008 August 27
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    First Bath

    Naomi got her first bath today. It's a team effort.... (7 photos)
  • 2008 August 26
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    Big Sister Party

    We threw Marina a party for her promotion to Big Sister!... (5 photos)
  • 2008 August 24
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    Blanket Time

    Awake-fun on a blanket... (6 photos)
  • 2008 August 24
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    Marina and Naomi

    Some couch-fun for the sisters.... (6 photos)
  • 2008 August 22
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    Naomi

    She's here, all 9lbs 14ozs.... (35 photos)
  • 2008 August 02
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    Cool Shirt

    Homemade cool shirt and cooler.... (12 photos)
  • 2008 July 06
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    Butterflies at the Conservatory

    We had a fun day in Golden Gate Park with a mission of seeing some butterflies at the Conservatory of Flowers.... (13 photos)
  • 2008 June 15
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    Garager's Day

    Garage fun.... (7 photos)
  • 2008 May 18
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    Laguna Festival of Speed

    Formula Atlantic, Formula BMW, Historic IMSA... (49 photos)
  • 2008 April 27
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    Miata Window Mechanism Removal

    Photos showing how to make removable windows in your Spec Miata.... (16 photos)
  • 2008 April 26
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    Marina, Snails, Bugs, and Airplanes

    ... (17 photos)
  • 2008 April 13
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    SCCA @ Laguna

    SCCA Vintage, BMW Club Racing, and Spec Miata Challenge... (40 photos)
  • 2008 March 15
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    Rollbar Mount

    Homemade rollbar bullet cam and camcorder mount.... (5 photos)
  • 2008 February 29
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    SCCA Licensing School

    Pop's photos from the SCCA race licensing school.... (42 photos)
  • 2008 February 16
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    Alviso Afternoon

    We took a little walk around Alviso to enjoy the nice weather. Photos taken with my cameraphone.... (15 photos)
  • 2008 February 09
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    Range Rover

    ... (27 photos)
  • 2008 January 07
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    Mantle (Finally)

    Four months in the making, it's finally done.... (3 photos)
  • 2008 January 04
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    Tim-berrr!

    Sustained rain + hurricane-force winds =... (8 photos)
  • 2007 December 27
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    Dipity HQ

    Ryan and I set up monitors and whiteboards in our new office in San Francisco.... (6 photos)
  • 2007 December 05
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    Family Photos

    We hired a photographer (Liz Cantu - photo2217@yahoo.com) to come take pictures of us for a Christmas card. Here are the best ones...... (15 photos)
  • 2007 December 03
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    25 Hours of Thunderhill

    I was a crewmember for the MPME / Modified Magazine / TC Design / Molecule Labs Scion tC in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill race.... (41 photos)
  • 2007 November 04
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    Silicon Valley Marathon

    Arti has trained for the last six months in order to compete in, and finish, this 26.2 mile running race.... (11 photos)
  • 2007 November 03
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    Aiptek Holder

    Keeping an Aiptek A-HD steady enough for in-car use... (6 photos)
  • 2007 October 27
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    Halloween Ladybug

    Marina in her ladybug costume goes to the Westside Preschool Halloween Fair.... (11 photos)
  • 2007 September 22
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    Marina and Pranav's Birthdays

    We celebrated two birthdays at Nani's house today. Marina turned 2 and Pranav is just a bit older!... (31 photos)
  • 2007 July 29
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    San Jose Grand Prix

    A behind-the scenes look at the 2007 SJGP.... (45 photos)
  • 2007 May 08
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    Grand Canyon

    We took a trip to Phoenix to see the Collins/Bardar clan, then took a road trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Bobby! Cindy!... (55 photos)
  • 2005 September 19
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    Alviso Night

    ... (2 photos)
  • 2005 February 14
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    Kauai

    ... (95 photos)
  • 2005 February 12
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    Kitecam at Shoreline

    ... (5 photos)
  • 2004 December 20
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    Galapagos

    ... (141 photos)
  • 2004 November 29
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    Crew Conversions

    A silly Photoshop project from 2005.... (9 photos)
  • 2004 November 28
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    SF Construction

    ... (3 photos)
  • 2004 November 20
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    Shoreline Evening

    ... (12 photos)
  • 2004 October 29
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    Yosemite Halloween

    ... (25 photos)
  • 2004 October 08
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    Fiberglass Night

    ... (8 photos)
  • 2004 October 03
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    Bay Night

    ... (4 photos)
  • 2004 October 02
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    Nighttime

    ... (4 photos)
  • 2004 July 05
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    India

    ... (250 photos)
  • 2004 April 18
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    Italy

    ... (189 photos)
  • 2004 February 13
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    NYC

    ... (37 photos)
  • 2003 December 26
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    Belize Navidad

    We took a trip to a tiny island called Southwater Caye off the coast of Belize.... (122 photos)

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