Charlotte and Lynn headed out to Sequoia National Park to do some backpacking out to Moose Lake. The girls are missing Colorado a whole lot and need an alpine fix. It’s a very exposed area, but the terrain is very stunning. Looks a bit colder at camp, but I’m sure they’re ready for the break. Sure wish I could have gone.
Charlotte and I hooked up with our friends Lynn, Dave, and Lori for a backpacking trip in Yosemite to Half Dome. We made our way from the valley up Nevada falls. No shortage of water along the way on this hike. We made our first stop in little Yosemite valley before heading up to the top of Half Dome. The hike is a never ending series of steps carved into the granite. Good thing we left the packs back at camp. Lynn decided to haul her stuff up to the top and spend the night. At the top of the steps we all take a rest and a photo opportunity. ...
Charlotte and Lynn headed out to Yosemite to hike inTuolumne Meadows. They took a trail that went to May Lake. They’re both working hard to see what California has to offer in comparison to Colorado.
We’re all moved out from Boulder to Cupertino now that I’m working for Apple. We found a nice house to rent near the mountains and local park hiking such as Stevens Creek Canyon park. It’s still close to work for both of us. This is also the sacred shrine where Charlotte and I first lived together. Of course what makes it a really great place are when our friends come to visit. Lynn, Scott, Donna, and Brian came for a visit during Christmas. ...
It’s a big transition time right now. The Boulder days are drawing to a close with the shutdown of Burroughs, but Charlotte and I are getting closer every day. I was invited out to Portland for an interview with Intel. They put us up for the whole weekend, and luckily for us it was a beautiful weekend. Here’s Charlotte posing in front of the Columbia river at Crown Point. on our way to the coast for the day. I can’t believe we rented a Firebird. ...
Nothing like spending Christmas with Charlotte. Looks like Ed and Barb are over as well.
Our favorite ski spot in Colorado has always been Steamboat. George and Gordy met us up there for some fun in the snow. It’s really quite a drive all the way out there, but it’s well worth the trip. Turns out I had to drive through a snowstorm this time that really wiped me out by the time I got there. Amazingly I managed to get a flat just before I got to the condo. Gordy met me for the very first time out front and spotted me staring at my flat tire. As Gordy tells it, his first vision of me was of some dumb loser that Charlotte hooked up with. He then says he realized I was just a brain in some kind of daze. ...
Lynn had been living in San Diego and was heading north to Palo Alto and a new job. Scott and I decided a nice trip up the California coast while helping Lynn move was a great idea. It’s hard to believe that the three of us and all her stuff fit in that one little car.
It’s always a good time to head over to Charlotte’s place for some beer and goofing around. The panther is also a regular fixture at Charlotte and Lynn’s parties. Looks like we’ve all been drinking for a little while.
We started Halloween at work. Here we are at the Burroughs offices showing off as a nerd (not much of a stretch for me) and as a gypsy. Back at Charlotte’s place we get ready for the party. Charlotte and Lynn dressed as Yin and Yang. They temporarily has me play the part as well. The whole crew ready for trick or treating. Stew was very scary looking in his outfit. I don’t know why I let Charlotte and Lynn make me up as a girl. ...