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Inna and I tried hiking the Alma Trail in Bear Creek Redwoods, nearby, to burn some calories and explore nearby trails. . This was a moderate hike with significant elevation gain (1469 ft). We enjoyed the hike, but Inna was a bit tired. . . . . . . . . .
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After a long time, we decided to hike in Castle Rock State Park in Los Gatos. . . When we arrived, we were surprised by the large parking lot, which had been converted from gravel to a fully paved one with many paid parking spaces. . . . . . . The hike started from the parking lot, heading south toward the waterfall and westward.…
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I was offered a chance to ride from Palo Alto to Filoli Gardens, and I decided to give it a shot. Initially, I was looking for a gravel bike for the long ride, but I did not want to pay $150/day to rent a bike at Summit Bicycles. . My Specialized FSRS-Works is not the ideal bicycle, but I made it work. When I arrived…
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For Alex's 22nd Birthday, we decided to treat him to dinner at nearby ASA Los Gatos. After arriving at 19:15, we sat down indoors and ordered the following items: . . Drinks: 2 Raspberry Cream Sodas, Lemonade. Appetizer: Burrata, Truffle Fries, Croquetas de Jamón. Alex: Carbonara Pasta. Boris: Paella Entree. Inna: Mushroom Pasta. Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vu Ice Cream. Our dinner was excellent, and…
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The musical closely follows Mrs. Doubtfire's plot, but no one can replace Robin Williams. It was a well-acted performance at the Orpheum Theater. . . . . . . 2023 North American Tour and London Production . Act I "That's Daniel" – Lydia, Miranda, Daniel, Ensemble . "I Want to Be There" – Daniel . "I Want to Be There" (Reprise) – Daniel . "Try…
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For the July 4th weekend, Inna made reservations at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Incline Village, Nevada (North Lake Tahoe). . . . . Thursday, July 4, 2024. At 10:00, we loaded our Tesla Model Y with our bags and set out on the long drive to North Lake Tahoe. Traffic was not too heavy, but I felt extremely sleepy. On the way there, we…
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I have been looking to replace my 2008 Toyota Sienna Limited with a newer vehicle for a long time. My vehicle requirements were as follows: . hybrid engine (to lower fuel costs). space to carry a mountain bike, windsurfing gear, and surfboards. . AWD/4WD for ski trips to Lake Tahoe and Mammoth. . low maintenance costs. excellent long-term reliability. price of $50,000 or less new…
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Inna found and purchased inexpensive, last-minute tickets to the hit Broadway show Company, playing at San Francisco's Orpheum Theater. I had vaguely heard of the show but had never listened to any of the songs or watched any YouTube videos. . . . . . I disliked the San Francisco production, the songs, and everything about it. It all seemed dull and unappealing. We left…
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Today, I played the first USTA Mixed 40+ 6.0 match against Bayclub Courtside as a D2 with Cathy Waheed. . . . . . . We struggled in our first set, overcoming being down 0-2, and winning 6-4. . On the second set, the Bayclub team came on strong, winning 4-6. . However, we fought our way through the tiebreak, winning 11-9. . . .…
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We were asked to take care of Teddy, a cute medium-sized Bernerdoodle, and we were delighted to have the opportunity to host him. . . . We enjoyed taking him on morning and evening walks and along Vasona Lake. He is a very affectionate and playful dog. . . .
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