Friday, June 29, 2007

Show time



As some of you already know, my show time changed last fall to Wednesdays from 4-6pm PST. If not, then you all know now and can check it out sometime. This time slot should make it easier for those of you back east to listen in. Go to www.kfsr.org and click on the "Live Audio" button. There's lots of other terrific shows, so check out the program schedule as well.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Wine, beer, curry, more wine



Saturday we went to not one but two wine tastings. The first was a free event at Eau de Vie. The second was the usual Saturday gathering at Bentley's, though this week they featured Sequoia's Moto Brew beers instead of wine. While at Bentley's we ran into another one of the regulars, who invited us over to try several Sri Lankan curries he had made earlier in the day. Also invited were students from Fresno State's wine making program. We had a wonderful evening of delicious food and many types of wine: we even got to try grappa for the first time (and the last, it's too strong for me).

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Weaver Lake



Sunday afternoon Mike and I hiked with our friends Teresa and Dave, along with their dog Sugar Ray, to Weaver Lake in Sequoia National Park. As the guide says "this enjoyable hike takes you by a pretty meadow, past superior views, and on to a striking lake—warm enough for swimming—at the base of Shell Mountain. " The trail was not as crowded as we expected, probably because we started so late. This is an enticement to get friends to visit us (hint hint).

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Yoshimi's garden




It's just a deck, but Yoshimi finds this a garden paradise. She can watch the birds fly from tree to tree, as well as the occasional squirrel. This planter makes a handy chaise lounge for her. The plant she is nesting in is purple oxalis, which can fortunately survive the abuse.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Silver Oak Wine Tasting



Here Mike and I are last Saturday at Bentley's market for a wine tasting. Ok, we do this nearly every Saturday, but they started taking photos of attendees as they enter the wine department. We're finding it's a great way to experience the more costly varieties of wine without the financial investment.