July 30, 2008 at 10:34 am · Filed under Gad-Abouts
When: Thursday, August 28, 2008 Meet: Pleasanton BART Station Time: 9:30 am Where: Pier 39 San Francisco and Ferry to Tiburon for lunch and sightseeing/shopping
Information about Tiburon: Tiburon is a former railroad town (terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad until 1963) that has been transformed into an authentic New England Seacoast village. Its classic main street offers antique and specialty shops, wonderful restaurants with outdoor seating and spectacular views of San Francisco. We will have lunch in Tiburon and then have some free time to sightsee or shop. We should return home around 4:30 or 5:00.
Ferry to Tiburon is $11:00 one- way. Note: For round trip Tiburon excursions, please purchase two (2) one-way tickets. Tickets are available at the PIER 39 Ticket Booth. Tickets are valid for six (6) months from date of purchase.
Restaurant: Elephant Bar, 7202 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin Ca 94568, 925-803-0170
Type of restaurant: large variety: Asian, the tropics and regional
Reservations: Yes, needed Credit Cards: Yes
Would you return? Yes 13 (one said for Lunch, No 2
Price:Range
Very Low, a bargain 1
Low for type of restaurant 3
Reasonable, moderate 11
Ouch 0
Summary of comments • Soup “shooters” a wonderful welcoming touch.
• Very noisy.
• Prompt, courteous, friendly, service.
• Excellent atmosphere, new restaurant, very clean, large bar area.
• Comprehensive Menu, many excellent choices, $3 dessert options
• Large portions “elephant size”
The date for Restaurant Review for August is 8/9/08 at 6:00 pm. Address is 500 Canyon Lakes Lane in San Ramon. Directions: from North, right on SR Valley Blvd, from South, right, 1 ½ miles take left at Canyon Lakes Drive and left into driveway. Restaurant is right there.
Southern Italian food, moderately priced with homemade pastas, fresh seafood, and wild game.
Myrna and John Bachiochi are the hosts. Please reserve by 8/4 . All are invited back to our home after dinner for dessert and “reviewing”. Looking forward to seeing you there. The last two months have been a ball.
July 18, 2008 at 10:18 am · Filed under Hiking Club
We had a wonderful day for hiking last Friday and enjoyed a cool and comfortable hike in Huckleberry Botanical Reserve. The self-guided nature path was enjoyable as well as informative. I, for one, was greatly impressed by the size of the many Pacific Madronnes in the park.
Hikers today were Cindy B., Jacky H., Barbara J., new hiker, Muff C. and myself. We all decided that the hike was just perfect for the day . . . not too long and not too short. The drive to Huckleberry was foggy and we didn’t enjoy the great views until our return, but fog still blocked our view of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. A big ‘thank you’ to Jacky for driving. We all enjoyed our lunch at Bagel Street Café afterwards.
Happy Trails to you all,
Cecilia G. Mason
Following is a list of suggested items needed for the care packages to the deployed troops. Please bring items you wish to donate to our luncheon July 17, at The Marriott Hotel, “Stixx” restaurant. The Blue Star Moms will take care of the rest.
Holiday Hugs 2008
Our boxes are small - please donate individual sized items. No tin or glass containers please
Tuna or Chicken Creations/Lunch Kits or foil pouches(packages with condiments/ tuna or chicken salad with crackers)
Join with the San Ramon Wine Tasting Group and meet and greet Doug Rogers from Cameron Hughes Wines. Doug will present Domestic and International wines. He is a “negociant” - come and discover how this has become a new way of distributing excellent wines at affordable prices.
At The Rossis
Restaurant: Bangkok 101, 7375 Amador valley Blvd, Dublin Ca 94568, 925-828-2133Type of restaurant: Ethnic Thai Reservations: Yes, not needed most evenings
Credit Cards: Yes, including American Express Would you return? Yes 8, No 6
Price: Range
Very Low, a bargain
0
Low for type of restaurant
4
Reasonable, moderate
10
Ouch
0
Overall Rating
Fair
3
Good
6
Excellent
5
Outstanding
0
Summary of comments
Do not like Thai food.
Courteous, friendly, service a little slow.
Excellent atmosphere, very clean but a little noisy.
Menu confusing, so many ethnic choices.
Language barrier with server.
Best dish:
Eggplant with your choice of meat.
12 piece Appetizer Plate (skip dinner and just have this)
May 30, 2008 at 11:58 am · Filed under Hiking Club
Last Friday, May 23rd we hiked along Brione Reservoir in Orinda. We hiked an hour out–well almost–until our hike was abruptly cut a little short by the sound of a rattlesnake. There was no mistaking the sound–like a can with dry beans being shaken. I didn’t see the snake but Chris T, who was leading the group at the time, did. She didn’t stick around long as the trail was narrow at that point. After that any rustle of leaves made by lizards made us raise our alert. Other hikers were April R., Suzy R., Barbara C., new member Ginny W.,and Sharon K. Welcome to the club Ginny.
The day was perfect for hiking. The skies were blue and the weather cool, a welcome relief from the 90 degree weather we experienced last week. We hiked along the blue green reservoir among the ferns. We saw a lot of sticky monkey flower, a bright orange wind poppy, a new white flower, columbine, blue witch, Wally basket, onion, yellow yarrow, coral root, and star flowers.
There were quite a few checkerspot butterflies.
Afterwards we enjoyed lunch at the Bagel Street Cafe.
When: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Following is a list of suggested items needed for the care packages to the deployed troops. Please bring items you wish to donate to our luncheon July 17, at The Marriott Hotel, “Stixx” restaurant. The 
Restaurant: Bangkok 101, 7375 Amador valley Blvd, Dublin Ca 94568, 925-828-2133Type of restaurant: Ethnic Thai Reservations: Yes, not needed most evenings
Last Friday, May 23rd we hiked along Brione Reservoir in Orinda. We hiked an hour out–well almost–until our hike was abruptly cut a little short by the sound of a rattlesnake. There was no mistaking the sound–like a can with dry beans being shaken. I didn’t see the snake but Chris T, who was leading the group at the time, did. She didn’t stick around long as the trail was narrow at that point. After that any rustle of leaves made by lizards made us raise our alert. Other hikers were April R., Suzy R., Barbara C., new member Ginny W.,and Sharon K. Welcome to the club Ginny.