#35 Done

We officially launched, bugs and all, last week. Our first retail online order trickled in today.

My DNA has finally been mapped and I have to say, I’m not that encouraged. Sonia’s risk was slightly over the world average on a few deceases, but I made the high risk list for a couple of things I’d rather not have. I’ll give some specifics on future posts, but until then I’m 3% Neanderthal. Everyone has 1%-4% Neanderthal DNA. I’m on the…

Sonia has had her results for a few days now, but apparently the lab had a problem with my sample. After testing, they determined my saliva sample to be that of a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon.

My all time favorite series from beginning to end. Wish it didn’t end, but at least it did it the right way.

#71 in Progress

I’ve been getting into the backstory of the sport, so I enjoyed this. On a similar topic, Sienna, is a great F1 documentary.

Few things are as satisfying as a 3100 PSI gas powered pressure washer. Spent the day blasting cement stains, gutters, windows, cars and insects and couldn’t have had more fun.

Celebrated a friend’s 40th at a cool new speakeasy.

Not so good.

We finally got to see Brittany play in her first collegiate game. Brit played 25 minutes in her third game and had two shots. UCR lost 1-0 to Gonzaga, but Brit looked awesome out there.

Keeping with the wine theme, we watched the very good documentary about Bordeaux, Red Obsession.

#6 Done

Today we made it official. Brittany moved out of her temporary pad and into the dorms. Mom and daughter barely butted heads. A bittersweet day. School starts Thursday.

#83 Done

In 2009, I completed one of my first list items, #2, Buy A 100 Point Wine. Tonight, in honor of Matt’s mom, Noreen, getting the news that she is cancer free, Sonia and I uncorked it. Cheers, Noreen.

The curtain is closing in NoCal.

Following Brit’s game on the way to the airport. She just got into the game!

#88 Done

We finally ate at a restaurant ranked in the top 100 in world. The French Laundry did not disappoint. Happy we could do so with my Mom and Jim.

The day started out a bit sketchy weather wise, but the clouds soon parted and paradise again revealed itself.

Lunch at Redd with Mom and Jim.

Enjoyed Thomas Keller’s “other” Yountville restaurant, Ad Hoc.

An in room massage and soak to get us ready for dinner. This really is adult Disneyland.

Too much wine on an empty stomach. Gott’s hit the spot.

Duckhorn

Our favorite merlot until today. Although Pride takes the cake, Duckhorn’s Atlas Peak was phenomenal.

#58 Done

We hit the jackpot with our visit to Pride Mountain Winery. The Cab was great, but the Merlot was the best I ever had.

On Our Way to our First Wine Tour

Brittany Plays!

It’s official. Brittany is in the NCAA Division I books. Brittany made her UCR debut in the 63rd minute of the game against Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. So proud.

Dinner at Bottega

Going on a culinary vacation during a diet may not be conventional, but that’s how we roll. First stop, Tomales and Hogs Island Oyster Farm in Point Reyes, CA.

Brittany logged a full week of practice and was impressive enough to make the traveling team at UCR. First stop, Utah. Being one of twenty one players to make the traveling team means the odds are against her to play, but it’s a huge step forward for my little girl.

A farewell lunch for one of our younger employees. She gave us three good years, do no complaints.

Working on Next Year’s List

Going to dial it back to the beginning.

#52 in Progress

Hit close to home. Makes me think about #39. “Now he would never write the things that he had saved to write until he knew enough to write them well. Well, he would not have to fail at trying to write them either. Maybe you could never write them, and that was why you put them off and delayed the starting. Well he would…

Decent fight, but Mayweather getting 47 million is ridiculous. At least the bar serves Alaskan Amber.

A great night at Chavez Ravine with my Dad and Georgeanne. Giants are awful this year, but beating the Dodgers in LA makes it hurt less.

Hemingway developed a limp yesterday, so he’s not allowed to play ball. Instead he just follows me around the house and makes me feel guilty.

A good overlooked movie.

#76 still going

Escaped the 100+ temperatures in the valley and lunched in Malibu with the kids.

Happy Birthday Aunt A!

#100 in Progress

I made Brussels sprouts. My 8 year old self just gave me the finger.

#100 in Progress

9 days into a diet change and still going strong. Instead of cutting my carbs to zero as I did years ago, I’ve cut my intake to about 80%, so the pounds will be slow to come off.

Test drove the Tesla Model S today. It’s such a superior car to anything I’ve ever experienced, but it’s priced as such, so I will have to pass.

Just sealed my DNA sample and will ship off in the morning to see what’s in them genes. 23 and me

A great documentary that follows a few sommeliers attempting to become master sommeliers.

Visited Brittany on a rare day off from soccer.

#100 in Progress

I’m sure it sounds strange to some of you, but preparing 12 meals in a year is really hard for us. We’re going to have to step it up to complete this one.

A hot Saturday night at Chavez Ravine.

Slowing it down for Labor Day weekend.

#35 in Progress

Re-shooting some older styles to include on our new website that will hopefully launch within a week or two.

A perfect day at the park with my Dad. We escaped our 95 degree seats in sun for the shade of the stadium club.