Galapagos Adventures Continued

Mike and Dan swimming with the iguanas

Elizabeth -thoughtful girl that she is- forwarded an updated set of pictures from the Galapagos Isles. featuring more big reptiles (All right!!) and their friend Mike who recently visited.
Thanks!. Check them out Here.










In other Galapagos related news: evolutionists have been flocking to a Charles Darwin image that has appeared on a wall - a miracle! Being in its presence gives one an overwhelming feeling of logic.

Excerpt: "I brought my baby to touch the wall, so that the power of Darwin can purify her genetic makeup of undesirable inherited traits," said Darlene Freiberg, one among a growing crowd assembled here to see the mysterious stain, which appeared last Monday on one side of the Rhea County Courthouse. The building was also the location of the famed "Scopes Monkey Trial" and is widely considered one of Darwinism's holiest sites. "Forgive me, O Charles, for ever doubting your Divine Evolution. After seeing this miracle of limestone pigmentation with my own eyes, my faith in empirical reasoning will never again be tested." Read the article HERE
(Courtesy "The Onion")

Athelete of the Week!!

Yep, that is our Sarah, this weeks' athelete of the week! Check out the article in this week's HMB Reveiw recognizing Sarah's contribution to the tennis team! Pretty cool. Congratulations Sarah! The photo above is from the same edition of the paper for the athlete of the week award. click on the photo for a larger view. _______________________________________- Half Moon Bay Review Oct. 29, 2008 HMB wins tennis title By Mark Foyer The sun was setting on the day and the tennis season. Yet, there was still doubt about the outcome of Half Moon Bay High School’s final match with Terra Nova on Oct. 21. It was 3-3 and the No. 4 singles match was still on the court. Half Moon Bay player Sarah Knight wasn’t aware of the significance of her match. If she won, not only would it clinch the Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division match for Half Moon Bay, it would also clinch a co-title. Westmoor had done its part, beating El Camino that day. Knight, a senior, came close to winning her match in straight sets. But Terra Nova’s Isabel Claytor rallied, forcing the third and decisive set. With the lights coming on, Knight turned on her game, winning the third set, 6-2. The win allowed Half Moon Bay to play in the PAL playoffs, where it lost to Burlingame, 7-0, Thursday. But to get to Thursday’s match was a challenge, more so than Knight thought. “If I knew the situation, I would have worked harder in the second set,” Knight said. Simone Vandroff and Rebecka Joshua won their singles matches in straight sets. But Lauren Davison and the doubles team of Kristen Kalkin and Paige Farrell lost their matches. Half Moon Bay’s No. 1 doubles team of Alyssa Brinkmeier and Sophia Whiting would win their No. 1 doubles match in three sets. Meanwhile, the team of Elaine Oldham and Hanna Ingraham lost in three sets. All eyes turned toward Claytor and Knight, who rethought her strategy. “I figured if I hit the ball harder and to the corners, I would prevent her from hitting lobs,” Knight said. She then learned of the win’s significance. “I never imagined us being co-champs,” Knight said. It was just as exciting for the other players as well. “It was a great season for us,” Whiting said. “It’s nice to end with the league title.”

Iguana Pie

Elizabeth has forwarded more great pictures she has taken in Galapagos Isles.
Here is the link to view them> LINK

Science in Action

The harsh realities of the global financial crisis is hitting hard in the Galapagos Islands, but trooper that he is, Dan carries on in the cause of science. Whatever it takes! More pictures HERE

It's That Time of Year

All Pro Corner-Back, John "The Hammer" Jakle
is starting practice for the coming season. After a lengthy suspension from the league for unnecessary growling at the line of scrimmage and off season surgery to remove excess brain cells, The Hammer will soon be sweating it out on the practice fields of August, trying to get back into shape for the season opener against arch rivals, the San Francisco Mutants.
If Jakle can stay focused, listen a little more in the huddle and completes his anger management therapy (big ifs ) he could be a major asset to this year's team.













Also in the sporting news, it looks like a new star may be rising in the Northwest. Finally out of stir on work-release, Thomas "The Mauler" Jakle is saving up for a complete uniform. Once he is able to afford shoes he may make this year's starting team as a clutch field goal kicker. Known for his icy nerves, Jakle is the go-to guy when the game is on the line. Don't forget to trim your toenails, Mauler.

Go get 'em boys!

CCA Graduation

Last Friday I had the opportunity to attend an open house of student work at the California College of the Arts. The occasion was Sarah's graduation from the intensive pre- college program she took this summer, focusing on print making and drawing. The range of students was amazing, from all over the world and I think about 20 states. The range of work was incredible too as the photo album indicates - and there were many of the display buildings I didn't get to. Sarah's work was prominently displayed and we received some glowing comments from her teachers. Enjoy the pictures of the graduation HERE

July 4

Some of the July 4th goings on: Half Moon Bay parade ( the Library Drill team spinning their reshelving carts shown) Wonderful dinner on Ferdinand St. with the jordans and Phelps, fireworks though the fog at the HMB Harbor, Poplar St. surf session (Marty taking off) and a long hike with B around the harbor to Fitzgerald Marine Sanctuary. Nice vacation in place! Now off for a Sunday afternoon bike ride to the library on the Coastside Trail. and later dinner with Sarah. (Click on links for more pictures.)

Mountain Man Climbing High in Seattle

John showing how it is done - with fearless abandon!
Shortly after this photo was taken Sally, Betsy, John, Thomas, Khaki, Dan and I had a nice game of Frisbee throwing as a light rain began to fall. Hey - its Seattle!
For more Seattle trip photos go HERE

Dan's Stand Up Move!

You've gotta love the 'Give Blood' tee shirt. Thats the spirit. On his recent visit to Half Moon Bay, Dan insisted upon a surf session. Here is a clip of Dan battling the waves and winning! His first stand up move- Africa Beach, August '07.
Way to go,dude! And I hope that rib heals up real soon, bro.
Come vist again before too long.