Finally

It has been nearly two months since my last post thanks to me not owning my own computer. I have this junky work computer and it was hit with a virus/worm so I had to take it in to my work's overworked IS department who took forever fixing it. I guess I could just buy my own computer but I should really save money until I really have to buy one.

LA LA LAving it....a little

I am not a big fan of Los Angeles. You pretty mch have to drive everywhere and its residents are more concerned about themselves than anything else. But every time I go down to SoCal its positive features start to chip away at my NoCal bias. I do love all of the different cultures converging....more so than here in SF.

I also love the art and achitecture. I checked out the Rauchenberg exhibit at the MOCA and right across the street is Disney Hall.

Hair-ica

Fun production shoot I directed today depite almost choking on hairspray aersol. Erica, the actor in green was great. The theme of the spot and campaign is that you have "too much" of some things in the morning...this being hairspray. I think we used two cans of hairspray and some get to Erica's hair this way. Luckily for her it washes out easily.

Salk in Salty San Diego

Built in 1956 by Luis Kahn, the Salk Institute in San Diego is marvelous structure initiating a style craze. I visited a dusk with not a soul around.

Guns....Action!!

San Diego is a military city. It is everywhere, even right next to a huge studio lot. This the last stop for these guys before heading over to Iraq. Not more than 300 yards away are dozens of actors shooting the new show Fashion House staring Bo Derek and Morgan Fairchild.

my, my, myNetwork

I have not been able to post for a bit thanks to a nasty trojan/blaster virus. Annoying pop-ups overwhelm my computer. I gave my computer to my IS department with limited results. It will have to go back but before it does I will post rapidly to catch up.

I spent a few days down in San Diego for work going behind the scenes of an upcoming show soon to premiere on the new network, myNetworkTV.

Some rapid fire observations:
Morgan Fairchild is porcelin doll
Bo Derek has tiny legs
It takes way too many people to shoot a TV show
Extras are hot

Here are two photos, one of an interview with Morgan Fairchild the other with some extra/former model.

Independence Run 7/4

Independence Day and I decided to head down to tourist central along the waterfront for my run. It seemed like everybody was staking out the prime spot to watch tonight's fireworks. While I enjoy fireworks I am not one to go out of my way to watch a display. They are always anti-climatic, always the same.

This path travels along the Marina Green and over to Coit Tower up the Filbert Street steps.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=276350

This this path travels along the Marina and Embarcadero the middle portion of this route is flat, while the trek up to Coit Tower and the route home is a bit hilly.

Best Tongue Ever

Went to San Francisco Magazine's Best of the Bay party with my good friend Sarah. This is the only tongue action we both got all night.

Speedy Friday 6/30

Speed work was on the menu tonight. I ran over to Kezar and did 8 reps for 30 seconds then rest for 3/4 of a lap. Not much of a course or path to follow, just an intense heart workout using quick bursts of stress or exertion.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=270110

While why legs and feet feel good I am more tired after doing this than after most runs.

Hell on Hills

Tonight's run wasn't really running, it was hill and stair climbing. The turn-around point is the top of Coit Tower so you know there is some climbing. On the way there I use Greenwich Street which has staircase after staircase.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=266275

The water stops on this route include the park at Greenwich and Hyde, a playground on Greenwich not not far past Hyde, and the top of Coit Tower. This path also includes the Lyon Street Stairs. whew!

Cheesy

I received a FREE cheese steak tonight. Thanks to my insatiable appetite for the Philadelphia special I filled my frequent eater card and was rewarded with a FREE cheese steak. I don't know if that is a good thing that I am eating so many cheese steaks.

Foggy Saturday

Boy, how the weather has changed. Last weekend I was running under sunny skies in the low 80's, this morning it is foggy in the high 50's. I love running in the fog, especially through The Presidio. With it misty the moisture drips from the eucalyptis trees and you get pelted with drops. Here is my foggy day path today just shy of 7miles.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=257594

This is nice run but not for those who do not like hills. The big one is running up Lincoln Blvd. It is scenic overlooking the Pacific but it is steep. The path also takes you up the Lyon Street Stairs.

Almost Racist

This is two letters away from being quite racist.

Marin Monday 6/19

I took a much needed bike ride after work today. Here is this route:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=248263

I headed over to the Marin Headlands for just under 18 miles but it is 18 with one big climb. Heading out to the lighthouse is a long and intense climb probably close to 3 miles along. The wind was blowing good crossing the Golden Gate Bridge I would estimate at 20 mph.

Quite a few bikers were on the road this evening as well.

Land's End - Sunday 6/18

I had one of those days where I felt like I could run forever. Today's run was just over 7 1/2 miles but the combination of gorgeous weather paired with a hearty breakfast did wonders.

I headed down to Land's End and the Coastal Trail. The Coastal Trail is one of the hidden treasures of The City, at least in the fact that it is less populated with locals and tourists than the Marina Green, Crissy Field and Ocean Beach as running venues. Along the way you pass Lincoln Park Golf Course and the Legion of Honor. The Coastal Trail also features several offshoots to explore as well.

You can check out the link showing my route.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=246349

One of the highlights for me is a quick diversion towards Fort Miley to check out the old Nike Missle site and the Octogon Lookout House.

A lot of people out today for a sunny stroll.

Tahoe going to the dogs

Spent the last few days in Tahoe for a wedding. My money stayed there. The ceremony was held at Edgewood Golf Course which was nice but the couple incorporated their dogs into the ceremony by carrying out the rings. I couldn't help but wonder what they would have done if they had cats as pets. The cats wouldn't want any part of this goofy ritual. Only dogs are dumb enough to join in the spectacle. I love dogs. I love playing catch with them at the park and running with them but having them in a wedding is a bit much for me. But I guess you can look at this way, everybody in the wedding party will now be on a leash.

I didn't take any photos of the dogs, I thought the grandeur of Tahoe was better.