Whaling Expedition

I've been taking some time between posts. In my defense, I've not had a weekend off. First NY, wherein I blame jetlag. This time around: Catalina Island. I'll blame motion sickness pills and (faux) pirates.


The Farr 40 sail


Cruising out of King Harbor


Sarah climbs the mast


Our first whale sighting


OMG. I don't think we could have been any closer (or we'd have to buy it lunch). We spent part of the trip following these whales. RAAAAAAD!


Arrival in Catalina, watching some piracy in action


Happy hour on the boat




The camp


I think there were real pirates out that night in "town."




Sunday morning walk to breakfast


Last year: turkey legs. This year, mini chicken legs and mini hat.


Ice cream from the General Store


Burying treasure!


A dinghy dressed for the occasion


The pirate flag nearly blowing away in the wind

Sarah had to climb up again to save the flag

If only we had a waterproof and well secured camera for the sail back home. It was SCARY! There was a small craft warning all morning, so we decided to wait until afternoon to leave. Unfortunately, we still had 30knots of breeze and 12 to 15 foot swells to contend with. I'm not going to lie, I was super scared. Thankfully, nobody was washed out of the boat. But we made home safe and sound (and drenched). Until next year!

Ktla News Sucks

I only watch because it follows Gossip Girl and I am too lazy to get off the couch. They have the most sensational headlines that typically fall flat. "Dirtbags and a new breed of poisonous spiders!"

I think they have reached an all-time low with their news correspondents. Although, yes, it's sad that a baby was shot, I couldn't get over the most horrible pair of pants I've seen on a public figure. I will not hesitate to say that she was rocking a serious camel toe. I am grossed out.

And now there's a story about how a plane couldn't take off from LAX this morning, basically because a passenger had a case of explosive diarrhea. Holy shit. I need to go to sleep.

Phoenix!

It was, like, epic. They made it rain! Some of my favorite moments:
reworked version of "If I Ever Feel Better", a cover of Air's
"Playground Love" and just watching the second percussionist/keyboard
player rock out. Wowsers.

Dookie Chains are Apparently Cooler Than Morbid Brit Rock

I'm at Webster Hall in NYC, excited to see one of my favorite ( or
favourite if you're British) bands. Apparently thy have about 10 fans
in Nyc. I feel bad for them. I wonder if we should invite them to hang
out so they feel loved.

Dim Lights Big City

Manhattans and Soup

My friend Sarah and I ended our Friday with a trip to the Malibu Pier. We had manhattans and soup. I am convinced we will still be friends in 40 years and doing the same thing. Shredding too!

I'm Not Afraid to Get Sand on My Tuxedo

http://www.robertpopper.com/2009/09/07/would-you-take-a-bath-with-any-of-these-men/


Are you looking for someone? I hope that none of these guys are still on the prowl. Yikes!