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Topic: Thanks and Pictures
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MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 |  Posted: 10:14 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 |     |
First off I'd like to thank my fellow staff for covering for my absence over the last 4 weeks I traveled for Spring Break and then work. A big thanks to Jrazz for covering post parties and Stupid Picture Fridays.
I also want to thank my SI friends from the Northern California area that met up with me and my kids on our spring break, and all who came out to watch U of Kentucky beat Michigan in the Final Four.
When my friends here heard I was taking the kids to N. Cali they were like "you have to visit Chnatown" so we did.
We also saw Coit Tower
and made the trip over to Alcatraz
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
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♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:16 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
We found the Zoltar machine
and the Cable Cars
and of course Pier 39
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:19 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
The redwoods in Muir Woods
lunch at In n Out
and a tour of the Jelly Belly Factory
Where I found 2 candidates for official candy of SI
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
LosferWords
♂ 30369
Member # 30369 | | Posted: 10:23 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
These are great pics!! Thanks for sharing them. Great to have you back. 
“When we protect ourselves so we won't feel pain, that protection becomes like armor, like armor that imprisons the softness of of the heart.” ― Pema Chödrön
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♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:24 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
We got to spend a day in Sonoma
and see the vineyards nearby
and then a drive towards the mountains
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
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♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:32 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
For the mountains are beautiful
but it was a miracle, someone ordered snow which arrived the day before we did.
but I think it just added to the experience
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:46 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
I find it refreshing to gain a new perspective and it is hard to not think of the world differently when you are amongst these giant Sequoias
or these mountians
We did see the effect of the drought on this reservoir
which made me sad. I hope that they get some rain this year.
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
nowiknow23
♀ 33226
Member # 33226 | | Posted: 10:48 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
Looks like it was a fabulous trip. 
You can call me NIK
“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.”
― Pema Chödrön
Posts: 28179 | Registered: Aug 2011 |
Tred
♂ 34086
Member # 34086 | | Posted: 10:49 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
Great pics Moo!
Married: 17 years (14 @JFO)
D-Day: 11/09/11
"Ohhhhh...shut up Tred!" - NOT the official SI motto (DS)
Posts: 4243 | Registered: Dec 2011 |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:53 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
Then I had to send my kids home and I had to depart the country for work. But this is how I pack for 4 weeks on the road.
One carry on and one personal item. No lost luggage.
And also a reason that Chinatown wasn't exciting for me is because I had 3 weeks in China ahead of me.
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:55 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 10:57 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
ThoughtIKnewYa
♀ 18449
Member # 18449 | | Posted: 10:57 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
I'm trying not to be jealous, but it's NOT easy!
Posts: 11814 | Registered: Mar 2008 |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 11:01 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
They still do a lot of things manually. Here is a street cleaner
but then they're as modern as everyone else
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 11:09 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
I got to spend a day in Hong Kong before flying home and it was beautiful.
Here is a little market we shopped at.
Although it was misting we did find a beach to enjoy next trip
the sights of a bustling city (along with double decker buses)
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AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
MovingUpward
♂ 14866
Member # 14866 | | Posted: 11:15 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
A little Bruce Lee
And a laser light show
I am disappointed that no one wanted to go with me to Disneyland Hong Kong. Maybe next time. But after 27 days and 20,000+ miles of travel it is good to be back home.
AKA Moo
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Posts: 53957 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Big Blue Nation |
ThoughtIKnewYa
♀ 18449
Member # 18449 | | Posted: 11:17 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
Posts: 11814 | Registered: Mar 2008 |
woundedby2
♀ 18522
Member # 18522 | | Posted: 11:38 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
Thanks for sharing photos, Moo!
Interesting that you went from the serenity of the snowdusted big trees to the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong in such a short time span (and with so little luggage!)
I'm glad we got to spend a little time together. It's always great to see you!
And I totally would've gone to Hong Kong Disney with you! Next time you need to ask. TIKY and I are game. 
Me: BS
2 kids: DD16 and DS19
Him: The Assclown NPD
OW: "friend" of 15 years
Divorced! Feb. 2010
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~Robert Louis Stevenson
Posts: 7903 | Registered: Mar 2008 | From: SoCal |
abbycadabby
♀ 27428
Member # 27428 | | Posted: 11:47 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
Beautiful pictures! So glad you had a good time but I know you're super excited to finally be home.
Um, I TOTALLY would've done Hong Kong Disney!!! The pic on the tower angled downward in which your shoes can be seen seemingly miles from the ground below? Yeah. Made me queasy.
Posts: 1354 | Registered: Feb 2010 |
ThoughtIKnewYa
♀ 18449
Member # 18449 | | Posted: 11:48 PM, April 26th (Saturday), 2014 | |
And I totally would've gone to Hong Kong Disney with you! Next time you need to ask. TIKY and I are game. Heck, yeah, I wanna' go to Disneyland Hong Kong!
Posts: 11814 | Registered: Mar 2008 |
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