City by the Bay

Spent the day basking in the springlike weather in downtown San fran. This followed a 2 hour tutoring session with the Italophiles of South Marin. Our always cheeky group rallied for the intensity of verbal irregularities.
The excursion into the heart of the Metropolis was for both business and pleasure. Dropped off a stamping job on Mission St. while the Minister of basketball watched my back. We then repaired to North Beach for some minestrone backed with del vino bianco.
Tourists were generally absent, but the locals were running around as though they hadn't seen the sun in months. (perhaps true for some, judging by their pallor).
Had fun in Stein & Stein, the antique map store on Upper Grant Ave. Rarely does he get a chance to chat with a couple of native sons who share in his affection for historical artifacts related to SF's history and lore. We enjoyed looking over various plats and maps depicting SF at various stages of it's earliest shapes and colors. We'll be back their soon.
Mosied down to Gigi's fish shack-Sotto Mare, for the soup di jour: clam chowder! Great. Gigi was on the loose, so Glenn, in his stead, provided artful delivery.
While dining, we got a call from the Russ: he needed 2 able bodies to move an iron monster into a nearby basement, and off we went to Greenwich St. After completing the arduous work, it was over to the Lucas campus for an espresso and some serious discussion of local politics, state politics, and healthcare 101. After much discourse, ruminating, cogitating, and laughter, we adjourned the meeting, and repaired north to God's Country.
We did learn that the former Fire Union boss will go on the campaign trail as a rep for BIG POWER: PG&E. A spokesman's role to thwart the crazy efforts of local cities to take over power distribution to residents. Stay tuned on this one boys and girls.
Stopped by the Fireboat Station @ Pier 22 1/2 to check progress. Apparently they've finished the pile driving, and can now start on the superstructure. Always nice to see progress on any City job.
MOre powder in the forecast ; looks like a great weekend coming up.