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Ardenwood Renaissance Faire, Freemont

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Derek

The Ardenwood Shakespeare and Renaissance Faire was held this past weekend of september 11 & 12 in Ardenwood Farm, Freemont… and it was a blast. This was my daughter’s first faire with St. Sebastian’s Renaissance Guild, the longbow archers. This … Continue reading →

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Sea-Wall Jumping, Ocean Beach

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Derek

I came across these two young guys while I was biking along Ocean Beach. They were taking short runs at the sea-wall and diving into the sand. The ocean-side of the wall is almost six feet high, so they were … Continue reading →

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Presidio Pet Cemetery

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Derek

The Presidio Pet Cemetery lies in the shadow of Doyle drive near Crissy Field, and is the finally resting place for the pets of military families posted in the Presidio when it was an active base. With the rebuilding of … Continue reading →

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Golden Gate Bridge, Part 1

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Derek

I love the Golden Gate Bridge. I can’t pin down any one reason: I love biking over it, especially in the fog with the low visibility and the loud foghorns going off; I love its architecture and the beauty of … Continue reading →

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Grandview Park, San Francisco, Part 1

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Derek

Grandview Park is a small hilltop park in San Francisco, about a city block in size. I love this park for its beauty and spunk, and for the great views. On clear days, from my house I can see Sutro … Continue reading →

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