Travel

Check out the ties I wore in July 2024. Through various means I have ended up with an extensive collection of ties. I haven’t counted them, but someday I might. I’m guessing I’ve got a hundred neckties or so. One of the traditions I took up a few years before Covid struck was to wear a tie and sports coat to work every day when I was going into the office. I’ve been known to carry this motif into virtual meetings now and then. It has been fun and led to lots of good conversations and interactions. ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPW7QPCalAA During our first visit to the Pismo Beach area we talk about restaurants, the beaches, and amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. We talk about these places: Zorro’s in Shell Beach Steak & Seafood Wooly’s on Pismo Beach Hotshot Billiards in Pismo Beach InterContinental the Clement hotel in Monterey Passion Fish in Monterey The article about the Del Monte Shopping Center is at SF Gate. ...

My stay in Santa Monica has been extended for SIX more weeks. I’ll be here until the end of August or so. Let’s do a game afternoon in Santa Monica. The Virtu offices are right next to the pier and there’s plenty of beverages and nearby fabulous restaurants. I have lots of games.