off the grid....

[thoreau]

My friend David arrives this afternoon from Australia for five days. I'm going to be pretty much off the grid his entire visit. We're going up to Mendocino in the morning for three days - then back to San Francisco on Tuesday (tattoo!) - then he heads back to Australia on Wednesday evening.

David is a treasured friend of mine - (and the origin of one of my nicknames, 'porkchop') - and I'm delighted to have the opportunity to explore a new part of my world with him (the beaches of northern california) - and just spend some quality time. I'll (as usual) take bazillion pictures - and perhaps even a video post or two - but won't get them on the net till Tuesday or Wednesday.

We've rented a cottage on the water - with an unrestricted ocean view. So it'll just be me, David and Miss Kate for the weekend. I'm going to cook up a storm (i've been picking my favorite recipes) - and it's Mendocino Country Fair weekend too - so I see scary fair thrill rides and cotton candy in our future as well.

Yay!³

Comments

[jodfoster.livejournal.com]

When have you ever been ON the grid? ;) Have fun up there. My parents and their friends rented a house for a week every summer up there. I have many great memories from Mendocino! Well, and also bad memories from getting car sick EVERY time :)

[madknits.livejournal.com]

Oh, to be the middle in a low_fat_muffin / Aussie sandwich!

Have fun, y'all!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

there will be plenty of pictures - perhaps we'll purposely take a shot - where could photoshop some weaselage in there somewhere. (wink)

[madknits.livejournal.com]

*does happy dance*

If you do slip in some weaselage, please DON'T use the pictures from today's post.

LOL

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

oh I would consult with said weasel to get appropriate shot of him say - in bed naked from the waist up - so David and I could then photoshop in between us in bed. It'd be our pleasure actually :) like a thrill ride photo from disneyland only the thrill is all fantasy - but still a trill nonetheless.

(giggle)

[madknits.livejournal.com]

Hmm, a photo or two like that might exist.
Let me know if you want me to e-mail 'em to you.

;-)

*blushes like mad*

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

robertatrobertmcdiarmiddotcom

you never get what you want without asking, right?

bravo mister!

[madknits.livejournal.com]

I'll see what I can do. They're on my laptop at home.

*blushes even more*

[tbone1961.livejournal.com]

he ain't none too shabby one the eyes neither!

enjoy!!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

David is beautiful - it's true. :)

[truthfeather.livejournal.com]

Enjoy your friend. Nourish each other :P

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

I can easily see you taking advantage of the "scary" thrill rides at the Mendocino County Fair, and clinging to David for dear life. Fortunately, he looks sturdy.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

are my evil plans THAT transparent?

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

Well, there IS that, but mostly it's the girly screaming that gives you away.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

go with what you know, I always say!

so girly scream deluxe it is!

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

Be a good host, and at least offer him ear plugs. I don't think he'll mind the clinging/clutching/groping in the least.

Hell, he may even play the "I'm an innocent Aussie in a strange land; hold me" card.

Go with it.

LJ Poker

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

I'll see your drama and raise you an issue!

Re: LJ Poker

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

Honey, I don't have issues, I multiple subscriptions.

[pulsecub.livejournal.com]

Yes. You lucky man, you...

[grimmbear.livejournal.com]

Hey! That's MY fantasy man!

How did he get out of my head? HOW?

Have a good time hamdsome x2.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Dear Viewer:

Customer Service accidently delivered your fantasy to San Francisco. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. We will be delivering you a replacement fantasy shortly.
Thank you for your patience.

- Customer Service.

[ursaloco2.livejournal.com]

What a cutie.

[joebehrsandiego.livejournal.com]

David looks like a sweetie. Have a great time with him and Miss Kate!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

He is far sweeter on the inside - which just makes his cuteness factor out on the outside even more pleasant.

he reminds me a lot of you, actually - in temperment and "world view" - which is a huge compliment.

[glarehead.livejournal.com]

Wow, damn.

Lots of pics of you both, please.

WOOF squared

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

well thanks love!

I always appreciate this photo of yourself from your profile - :) it's terribly sexy - and makes me want to do all sorts of touchy/sniffy things:

[glarehead.livejournal.com]

Awww -- thanks! I could definitely go for all sorts of touchy/sniffy things... :)

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

well this pic is one of those "when I bite into a york peppermint patty" moments. and we can take specific suggestions off-journal :);)

[apparentparadox]

Porkchop?

As in what Miss Piggy says when she karate chops someone?

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Porkchop as in:

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

Hope you guys have a terrific time in Mendicino!

[moved.livejournal.com]

I'm insanely jealous.

Sounds great!

[beg1n.livejournal.com]

When I was with my family last week, the Northern beaches were beautiful, but the wind was insane! No big hats or you'll be a flying nun!

[roybear.livejournal.com]

He's a trophy! Hope you guys (and Miss Kate) have a great time.

[bukephalus.livejournal.com]

Yay for fun! Hope you're having a great time with Mr. Hunkydelicious.