A SAN DIEGO SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Catching up with old friends in San Diego, where we were living when Meg was born and what she still calls her "hometown"....


Brooke, Jim and Lexi Nicholas -- late Friday evening. Am bunking in
at Chez Nicholas in Point Loma while here for Stop Eight on the
USA Yacht Club Tour at SDYC Sunday evening.



Coffee Saturday morn with Chris and Sally Todter.



Lunch at SDYC with Charles Ward, Malin (and Roberta) Burnhan,
John Engle and John Burnham -- then minus Roberta we checked
out spectacular view from Malin and Roberta's soon to be new home
on Trepte Hill in Point Loma.



The view from the front door through the house to SD Bay. Thumbs
up to Roberta's project management.



John Burnham and Laurie Vanden Berg with their nice Point
Loma remodel.



Up to La Jolla for a quick visit. Whose home is a chicken crossing?



Peter Isler, Megan and Marly, at home with the pet chickens. JJ was
opening the wine.



This guy is a two-time AC winner? And our navigator
for the '07 Cup?? Looks more like a rock-star.



Pedro has been a great addition to our afterguard,
and plays a mean guitar -- and piano. I feel a team
band coming on.



And the lady (Jane "tour manager" Eagleson) plays the blues.



Brooke Nicholas and friends at home late Saturday evening.



Sunday morn: beaut Chez Nichholas view of Shelter Island and into
a hazy downtown San Diego.



Nine-year-old William, like his grandfather and namesake, is a real
gentleman. He enjoys some french toast with his whipped cream.



Linda politely declining to be photographed so early in the morn...



...and manages to escape Jim's strong arms...



...only to end up on the floor being licked by the dog. Last
time I will be invited to stay here!