Baltimore Osten Family Visit

The Baltimore Ostens were in town for a summer vacation.

• Saw the Cardinals pound the Angels
• Racing at K1 Speed Irvine
• Fireworks!
• Plenty of Moonlight Beach and Rico's
• Walked around Old Town San Diego
• Kids got wristbands at Boomers
• Kevin and Robyn got some rounds in at Encinitas Ranch and Carlsbad Crossings
• Kevin's birthday dinner at Lonestar
• Tour of March Field Museum with commentary from someone who flew many of the planes.  Lunch afterwards at Perris Valley Airport watching the skydivers. 
• Lots of food and games
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Kindle and More Books

I recently got a Kindle primarily as a way to take some reading material on my upcoming JMT trek.  However, I have found I really enjoy reading on it.  The e-ink display is much easier to read than a smartphone or computer screen.  I have bought a couple books and borrowed some from SDCL.

• Cheese & Wine: A Guide to Selecting, Pairing, and Enjoying by Janet Fletcher - a great book on the world of fine cheeses
• Deep Dark Chocolate by Sara Perry - good tips on cooking with chocolate but I didn't care for many of the recipes
• The Cheesemonger's Kitchen: Celebrating Cheese in 75 Recipes by Chester Hastings - decent collection of recipes
• The Marseille Caper (Vintage) by Peter Mayle - Mayle's latest novel; not as good as his previous efforts

Two Week Warning

It is now two weeks to the JMT.  I received confirmation from Muir Trail Ranch that they have my resupply bucket.  It only took 4 days for it to get there from Encinitas.