It was a lovely weekend.  Lovely weather, and spending time with friends and family.  

On Saturday, Robert and I went to San Francisco.  He wanted to find out where the Barbary Coast trail walk began in downtown SF (there are engraved plaques on the sidewalks, that take you through historic sites.)  Through Chinatown, and up to North Beach.  Great walk. Just over 10,000 steps. (I wear my pedometer everywhere now.)

Hamburgers and french fries at Barney's, and then watched the movie, V for Vendetta--a very interesting story about "fictional" aspects of government, greed, abuse of power, and the necessity for  individuals to stand up for their human rights. Scarily relevant given the past week's terror stories.

Sunday was easy going (and technically productive.) In the morning, Gunther stopped by to take a look at my toilet problem. We let Anders and Auggie watch a program, Extreme Engineering, which we had recorded.  It was about moving some 75-ton "valves" for the oil pipelines in Korea/Russia. Gunther and I discussed our water bills.  He also gave me a copy of what to do for Ander's diabetes therapy.  I was a little unclear what to do baby sitting last Friday.  Now I have the guide!  

Robert helped me set up a new water fountain outside (I broke the old one through impatience when dumping it out to clean it.) 

Later, Nobu, Fumiko's brother arrived from a business trip.  The four of us made grilled chicken, salad, grilled pineapple with strawberries and whipped cream.  

Chloe's birthday is tomorrow.  She will be 4!