September at MDC and Alamo

 Department of Definitions

Inappropriate: DJT, he's still and forever always inappropriate, just more-so as time moves on

e.g.,

• The White House’s Office of Management and Budget notified agency heads Sept. 4 that federal workplaces will no longer be allowed to conduct “divisive, anti-American propaganda” training that focuses on race theory and white privilege.

• THB and DB paid more in Federal AND state taxes than DJT. Or, was it THB and DB paid more in just state taxes than DJT paid in total Fed and state taxes in 10 of the last 15 years. Anyway, DJT paid more in tax accountant costs and legal fees than THB and DB paid, way more.  

Department of Health: after 30+ months, THB's Necrotizing Myositis med, methotrexate, has failed to keep his condition under control so now it is back to prednisone and then either monthly IVIG infusions or two infusions of Rituxan and wait 6 months to see how that worked out;  infusions requiring 2-3 hours at a time. One side effect of IVIG: may inhibit vaccines. OH, IS THAT ALL? Why would THB ever think about taking a vaccine (and he's already had his flu shot earlier this month for this coming year). In this most straightforward of years, can this be much of a concern? Doc's vote is for Rituxan, starting in October. You'll have to wait for Oct post to find out what happens.

When THB was 60, only two of these containers were in use; now that THB is 11 years older, the list goes on and on and on and on with more to come

Department of Cancellations:

• Colombia and Mexico City in November: no update from three airlines on refunds or credits. To rub it in, the trip insurance company sends another "you are not covered" e-mail. Good to know, thanks for the reminder.

Pics by Category

Beach Scenes

How hot was it on Sept 6: Eighty plus! 

AirBnb on the beach is now a thing!

Some kids will crawl to get to the cool ocean 

                                                         Girls eager for a snack, climbing the stairs

THB and DB walked another stretch of the Pacific Grove coastline: above is just north of the Asilomar State Beach and in the fog/haze. The next set of pics are in the gorgeous clear air!

MDC Events

How do you know the remodel is over? The porto-potty in the garage is removed after 5 years...

Normally, the parking lot in front of the clubhouse would only be packed if an event was going on in the clubhouse. Not today, there are no events in the clubhouse allowed. These are all guests staying at MDC. Very unusual, way more cars than units. 

                                                       More roofs being renovated

Alamo pics

Las Trampas State Park (pics by DB)

view of Mt Diablo with fog in valley

THB mimicking shot in Paris with  DB, DB, and MB

True Detective clue #1

True Detective clue #2: a chandelier....where's the outlet plug?

Food and Dining

Dinner on the rooftop at E-ville

                                 A murder of crows (these are but a few) watch for pizza crumbs

                Ad Adstra and brew pub grow outdoor dining in parking spaces out front

Twins Visits at MDC

It's been a rough day, grandpa

Lollipops

The twins think hand sanitizing is one great activity, they could wash up for hours

this girl needs a nap, take a look at those raccoon eyes

Best way to start the naps: stroller or car rides

Restrooms: 

     A two-fer: THB out for a bike ride with MM, and here lies a public restroom (pic by MM)

Sunsets, Sunrises, and Moonsets 

                            The above two pics are from the backyard of the Alamo house

Pedestrian Bike Bridge project in E-ville, next to S-W project

                                            early September

Sherwin Williams Project in E-ville

                   Taken at 10am in mid-September when the smoke/haze was at its thickest

               This structure is going up right across from the loft. THB thinks they are just doing                                        framing here before putting it in its rightful spot

               To be placed somewhere in this maze, now Sept 19 and smoky haze is gone

Bridge repair project over slough near entrance to MDC: no more updates until THB returns to MDC, and who can predict when that will be as the plan is to go back to loft after Alamo

E-ville Scenes

This has become THB's go to bookstore for anything current. Just trying to keep another    small chain alive (Pegasus has 3 locations surrounding E-ville)

Alamo Scenes

THB preps for Armageddon: in case of a power outage, the Jakery can keep you up and running; wall charge ahead of time or use one or two portable solar panels to keep you in touch with the modern world

                                                                          Friends for almost 50 years!

                                                                            Masks up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                                                              Iron Horse Trail's finest grapes

Miscellani

                          How to survive during a power outage

                            Get yourself a chargeable battery (complete with solar panel) 

                                                     Or plug into an outlet while the power is still on

                                  Social distancing in the front yard...storage box optional (taken before NY'er                                                                                         cover on Sept 20 issue)

THB modeling the latest in winter fashion, knitted by DB

Sheep(r) Drop: Proceed With Caution