Only in San Francisco







This is vegetation control, San Francisco-style. A large wooded area near our home was overgrown with ivy and raspberry bushes, so the city decided to bring in a herd of goats to chew back the thick undergrowth. Read about it here. I walk by them on my way to the bus in the morning. They are so funny, especially the little baby goats. They sprint and jump and follow their mommies around. It seems like the goats have accomplished their mission, having eaten pretty much everything within 4 feet of the ground, so I don't know how much longer they will be around.

Nate is having a 2-day sleepover with his skiing buddy Timmy near Sacramento, where we used to live. He and Timmy are going to spend a couple days bicycling, swimming, playing mini golf, and generally driving Timmy's mom nuts. Meanwhile, Tom and I get to have an evening out! We might go to Ristorante Franchino in North Beach, or to a German restaurant called Suppenkueche. It was strange to not have to get Nate ready for childcare this morning. I got a phone call from him before I left the house, and it sounded like he was having fun. We'll probably check up on him around dinnertime.

Pat, one of the carpenters had arrived at the house this morning before I left. He said that the granite people would be out to make the template of the top of the base cabinets, so that they can get to work making our granite countertop. Other things that are supposed to happen today are attaching the remaining doors, assembling the pull-out racks in the utility cabinets, and building the soffits over the tops of the wall cabinets. I will post a picture of the kitchen later today or tomorrow morning. It looks awesome!