Gerg's Words

Happy New Year!

I hope you all enjoyed a safe and festive New Year celebration. We met lots of family for lunch at Skates in the Berkeley Marina. Then, to complete our San Francisco transportation experience, I took the kids on a short hop on the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train from Oakland to Lafayette. A big baked salmon dinner, with black-eyed peas for luck. Then, the four of us watched the New Year come in. It was sad seeing Dick Clarke, doing his best but struggling from the effects of the stroke he had.
This morning, we're fininshing packing, going to church then another short visit at grandma's house, then off the airport and back to the Pacific Northwest.

Update: Our flight was delayed about 30 minutes-time which we spent trying to get a hold of our hosts, as we'd left behind (at the house) a carry-bag with books, glasses, and medicines! Unfortunately, we were unable to remedy the situation before the flight.
The return flight was pleasant, the crew were charming, and the kids did well. We finally arrived home around 10 pm. I got to sleep in this morning, but the house will be a whirlwind of activity today, as we clean, unpack, and get ready for the New Year!

posted by swede @ 09:56