Great Day on Mission Bay

9 years ago today, on the shores of Mission Bay, we pledged to share our lives together.  I've never made a better decision.

Happy Anniversary my dear!  

Oh Lucy.

We said goodbye to our sweet girl late last night.  She was a beloved member of our family and she will be so very missed.

We love you baby girl.

Not Where You Want to Start Your Day

Or end your day, or really spend any of your day.

They are nice people there though, which helps.

Funny Store Moment...

... when you realize the stock photo in the frame for sale is the same photo you just took on your last business trip!  Viva Venezia!

Fear the Spear!

Hoping that last night's Aztec win is an omen for the Charger's game today!

Definitely Not a Squirrel

Our squirrel live-trap doesn't seem to attract our squirrel.  Birds and mice, yes, but no squirrels.

September Sunshine

Farmer's Market Fare

Remembering.

On September 11, 2001, terrorists changed the lives of all of us.

Today, I lower my flag in memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the attacks of a few people filled with hatred.

I will always remember.

Stadium Sky

Mighty Aztec Warrior

Apparently he is good luck too - Aztecs 42, Army 7!

In the Summer Kitchen

All right Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up,

Setting Aside Some Summer Fire for Winter

Habanero Peach Ketchup.  Oh my.

Sun Rises Over The Bay

Is This a Plague?

Ok, so it is just one grasshopper.  Well, four.  At least.  And they do eat a lot.

Saving it for a Midnight Snack?

Flowers Off the Beaten Path

You'llk have to search a bit to find these beauties at the San Diego Zoo... but it will be worth it!

September Theme Day - People Watching

Working at the San Carlos Community Garden.

The dirt here in our area is awful.  Digging is backbreaking.  But we got quite a lot done in 3 hours!

Upstanding... by a Tree?

Popular With the Tourists

Probably because he is awfully cute.

We used our new camera's in-camera HDR setting for this one.  I think it worked well, for a first try.

Mixed Signals

This guy waves.
But he has some fearsome (ish) choppers.

Creepy and Hungry!

Found this guy eating my tomatoes.
Not pleased.
He's been evicted.

Like Water Off a Duck's Back

I am not sure where that phrase originated, but it does seem that water does indeed fly off a duck's back with ease!

Sleeping Sun Bear

His pillow doesn't look that comfortable to me.

Good Old Puppy

We see this guy on our walks every Thursday night.  He's always laying on the driveway as the sun sets.  It takes him a bit longer to realize we are walking by, as the years pass, but eventually he always has a nice greeting for us.

Sail Boats on Sail Bay

Fresh San Diego Sourdough

Can You See the Visitor on Our Ghost Pepper?

Click here to see a better view.

Sigh.  He's not welcome.  Not welcome at all.

Have You Seen Peter Piper?

Knot The Weekend Anymore

Sidewalks are for Everyone

Summer on Mission Bay

Does Pickled Grapes Sound Odd?

Flower Garden

At the Mall?  Yep - one of our local malls always has beautiful flower arrangements in their flower beds, changed seasonally.  We're lucky to have it!

Four O'Clocks

New Concept in Car Rentals

Car2go is a new company in San Diego offering a new idea for car rental - car sharing.  Here's what their website says:

The future of urban mobility begins literally on every corner with car2go – where one of several car2go vehicles is waiting for you around the clock. Whether for a quick shopping trip to Mission Valley, dinner at the Gaslamp, or a drive to PB to spend a day at the beach, it’s up to you where you go.

Our free floating concept means there is no return time or return location. When you’re done, simply park the car back within the operating area and the car2go service team takes care of the rest. Recharging, cleaning, roadside assistance, GPS navigation, insurance, parking and many other services are all included in the affordable rental price. car2go is just what it sounds like: a car to go.

Interesting concept. They seem to have a lot of these electric cars all over the city. Would you rent one?

Funny Walking Birds on the Bay

A Day at the Vineyard

From Icy Cold to Spicy Hot!

Want to know how to pickle jalapeno slices?  Click here to find out!

When It Is Hot, What Is Better Than This?

(Also, Chargers won last night, Packers and Bears lost, and the NFL did not come to an end with a female referee.  And the Vikings did not lose.  OK, so they did not play, but that is a technicality.  All in all a good evening.)

Prepping for the Big Game

Today is a big day in the NFL.  (And for my Wisconsin readers, not because we've got the Pack in town.  Which is difficult for this fan who bleeds Purple and Gold....)

Today is the day that the first ever female referee in the NFL will officiate a game!  And it will be here in San Diego.

In Memory of the Lettuce

Squirrel 1, San Diego Daily Photo 0

Not cool.

Breakfast of Champions?

Making Sunday Suace

Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Summertime

First from the garden.  Yum!

The Ides of Summer? Harbinger of Fall?

First football practice.  

I See the Moon...

... the Moon Sees Me!

This was taken at Harry Griffen Park.  The moon visits nightly.

August Theme Day: Numbers

Today is August 1st and the theme day among the CityDailyPhoto community (which is temporary hosted on Facebook until the portal gets fixed) is numbers.

1982, the year that this fine restaurant was established.  Extra points to those who can figure out why this might be significant to me.