For anyone interested, here are a few pictures from our anniversary trip to San Francisco. Mrs Hauser knew about everything except for the 'Anniversary Surprise' which was the hot air balloon ride!!
Enjoy, we did!!
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Beautiful pics, Hauser. Looks like a fabulous time.
I visited out there a couple times, back when my ex was working in Burlingame. So much to do out there and that drive to Monterey is some of the most gorgeous scenery I think I'll ever witness.
Did anybody tell you the story behind the seals at #39?
I visited out there a couple times, back when my ex was working in Burlingame. So much to do out there and that drive to Monterey is some of the most gorgeous scenery I think I'll ever witness.
Did anybody tell you the story behind the seals at #39?
In regards to pic 33 Mrs. Hauser does have that hardened criminal look. Just kidding Hauser , looks like you 2 had a great time.
Did you get to play Pebble? I played there with my neighbor and it was a humilitating experience. The wind blew so hard, I had to bend the knees just to get a semi-stable stance to putt.
And...don't ask.
And...don't ask.
Looks like a fantastic trip for an anniversary. Is that where you honeymooned?
What did you think of the hot air balloon ride? I've always thought that would be a cool thing.
Glad you had such a nice trip!
What did you think of the hot air balloon ride? I've always thought that would be a cool thing.
Glad you had such a nice trip!
Did you guys join the 3000 feet high club? 
Congrats to the both of you. How many is it now? Louise and I celebrated 9 years last week (the 11th, what day is yours?)
Nice pictures. My wife and I made three visits to Alcatraz over the years and had an ex-convict as a tour guide the first time; an ex-guard the second; and the last time it was automated on a hand held recorder.
By far the ex-con was the most interesting and he was great with his insight. An entirely different perspective from the guard.
As you would expect, the automated version was informative, but not very responsive to questions.
I went inside the solatary confinement cell and when they closed the door, it was totally black. The ex-con gave a vivid description of what it was like from his personal experience.
A must see for anyone visiting in the SF area.
By far the ex-con was the most interesting and he was great with his insight. An entirely different perspective from the guard.
As you would expect, the automated version was informative, but not very responsive to questions.
I went inside the solatary confinement cell and when they closed the door, it was totally black. The ex-con gave a vivid description of what it was like from his personal experience.
A must see for anyone visiting in the SF area.
quote:Originally posted by Viking Girl:
Looks like a fantastic trip for an anniversary. Is that where you honeymooned?
What did you think of the hot air balloon ride? I've always thought that would be a cool thing.
Glad you had such a nice trip!
No, we cruised for our honeymoon.
Neither of us are that fond of heights, other than in an airplane, but we loved the balloon ride. You become the wind, so there is little movement (turbulence) once you launch. Because of fog in the Napa Valley, we had to load up and travel 45 minutes to the Central Valley, so instead of flying over vineyards, we flew over agricultural land. It was beautiful.
PA, no, I think we joined the 1,000 ft club. The company we flew with has the largest balloons in the valley. The basket holds 16 passengers, plus the pilot, so is quite heavy and doesn't attain as much height as the others that carry 10 - 12. Our pilot's personal best is either 32,500 or 35,200 (can't remember which) and of course, that would be by himself most likely. He has been flying since 1982, and coincidentally, is from Butternut, Wisconsin, where my first wife and I honeymooned!!!
As we waited (in the field) for the chase vehicles to catch up to us and gain access to the field, the wind was coming up, and we were lucky enough to experience tipping the basket on its side when the mounting winds took hold of the balloon. Michael had to shoot some more air into the balloon to get us upright and stable. It was pretty cool.
Ferrari, no we didn't play, but it was a beautiful day for a game when we were there. Little wind, lots of sun. . . lots of rich guys teeing off. I think our tour guide told us he thought it was $400 or $500 per round. Do you know for sure?
Old Navy, we hit 13 on the 15th (day of the flight). Congrats to you and Louise also.
MN the story we were told was that they "hauled out" on Pier 39's K-Dock shortly after the earthquake of 1989 (Jan of 90). Originally there were 10 - 50 of them but it soon grew to more than 300 in a couple of months. Grows to as many as 900 in winter season, and a small group of them live at Pier 39 year round. They are really funny to watch. (as long as the wind isn't blowing in your face)
Nice pictures. Anyone that has not been to San Francisco should really try and make a trip sometime in their life. There is so much to do. I think I had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl everyday I was there, except for the two nights we spent in Napa and at Safari West.
Did you do any wine tasting in Napa? My wife and I absolutely loved the Napa wines as opposed to Sonoma.
Did you do any wine tasting in Napa? My wife and I absolutely loved the Napa wines as opposed to Sonoma.
quote:Originally posted by Viking Girl:
Looks like a fantastic trip for an anniversary. Is that where you honeymooned?
What did you think of the hot air balloon ride? I've always thought that would be a cool thing.
Glad you had such a nice trip!
I used to build hot air balloons.
quote:Originally posted by brosto1:
Nice pictures. Anyone that has not been to San Francisco should really try and make a trip sometime in their life. There is so much to do. I think I had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl everyday I was there, except for the two nights we spent in Napa and at Safari West.
Did you do any wine tasting in Napa? My wife and I absolutely loved the Napa wines as opposed to Sonoma.
I had a GREAT bowl of clam chowder at ther Crab Shack, but it wasn't in a sourdough bowl.
As to the wine tasting, I don't drink, but Mrs Hauser did some wine tasting of a few Napa Valley wines from the wineraries of Earnest & Julio. (the girl said they were Napa wines anyway). I tasted the cheese and fruit
My cousin lives in Napa and gave us the tour of the valley up one side to Calistoga, where he used to run the hardware store, and back down the other side of the valley. We will probably go back to visit him so it won't cost us for a place to stay, and then we can do some touring of both Napa Valley & Sonoma. Our planned winery tour was screwed up by the 1.5 hr (45 minute one way) trip to Central Valley for the balloon ride. Mother nature's fault!!
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quote:Originally posted by Johnny Z:
I used to build hot air balloons.
Let me guess: Your hot air balloons were much smaller than the average hot air balloon, and you would get indignant when people didn't see how underrated your balloons really were.
quote:Originally posted by Hauser:
As to the wine tasting, I don't drink, but Mrs Hauser did some wine tasting of a few Napa Valley wines from the wineraries of Earnest & Julio. (the girl said they were Napa wines anyway). I tasted the cheese and fruit
My wife and I need to go to Napa with the Hausers. We would have our designated driver.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Hauser:
Ferrari, no we didn't play, but it was a beautiful day for a game when we were there. Little wind, lots of sun. . . lots of rich guys teeing off. I think our tour guide told us he thought it was $400 or $500 per round. Do you know for sure? QUOTE]
It's still $350 and there was no extra charge for the three balls I hit in the Ocean.
Ferrari, no we didn't play, but it was a beautiful day for a game when we were there. Little wind, lots of sun. . . lots of rich guys teeing off. I think our tour guide told us he thought it was $400 or $500 per round. Do you know for sure? QUOTE]
It's still $350 and there was no extra charge for the three balls I hit in the Ocean.
quote:Originally posted by Hauser:quote:Originally posted by brosto1:
Nice pictures. Anyone that has not been to San Francisco should really try and make a trip sometime in their life. There is so much to do. I think I had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl everyday I was there, except for the two nights we spent in Napa and at Safari West.
Did you do any wine tasting in Napa? My wife and I absolutely loved the Napa wines as opposed to Sonoma.
I had a GREAT bowl of clam chowder at ther Crab Shack, but it wasn't in a sourdough bowl.
As to the wine tasting, I don't drink, but Mrs Hauser did some wine tasting of a few Napa Valley wines from the wineraries of Earnest & Julio. (the girl said they were Napa wines anyway). I tasted the cheese and fruit
My cousin lives in Napa and gave us the tour of the valley up one side to Calistoga, where he used to run the hardware store, and back down the other side of the valley. We will probably go back to visit him so it won't cost us for a place to stay, and then we can do some touring of both Napa Valley & Sonoma. Our planned winery tour was screwed up by the 1.5 hr (45 minute one way) trip to Central Valley for the balloon ride. Mother nature's fault!!
How were the frozen salads?
So, how does a balloon ride work exactly? Do you park where you take off? And, since you're at the mercy of the winds, where do you land, and how do you get back?
Lovepack - they have a guy in a truck that follows on the ground. When you land, he picks up the deflated balloon, basket and all of the passengers, and drives you back to the lift off place.
Well, that balloon sounds a little crowded for the 3000 ft club that I was talking about.quote:Originally posted by Hauser:
PA, no, I think we joined the 1,000 ft club. The company we flew with has the largest balloons in the valley. The basket holds 16 passengers, plus the pilot, so is quite heavy and doesn't attain as much height as the others that carry 10 - 12.
SF is one of my favorite places to visit. I've been there numerous times and it never gets old.
You can head north and check out Muir Woods, head south and see the Monterey area, or head east and visit the wineries.
BTW, I golf and I'll admit that Pebble Beach is amazing, but IMO it's crazy to pay $400 for a round of golf.
You can head north and check out Muir Woods, head south and see the Monterey area, or head east and visit the wineries.
BTW, I golf and I'll admit that Pebble Beach is amazing, but IMO it's crazy to pay $400 for a round of golf.
quote:Originally posted by lovepack:
So, how does a balloon ride work exactly? Do you park where you take off? And, since you're at the mercy of the winds, where do you land, and how do you get back?
Air brakes.
Funny how a dredge of society can become a celebrity just because he was locked up in a legend. (I mean the ex-con, not Mrs. Hauser
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Alright Hauser, you can send the good pics to my email address. 
We've been trying to decide where to go for our vacation end of July. San Fran is on the list, and your pics may have just decided it for me.... It was 109 Sunday.. 107 yesterday... will definitely need to see the ocean and water by then.
Great pics ol' Hauserdude!!!!
Took in basically the same things you did, about 7 years ago.
Great time and I'd do it again.
But if you were at the Wharf, how come there's NO PIC of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory nearby??
Plus you get some FREE samples and you know how happy that would make Quiet One if you sent her some.
Took in basically the same things you did, about 7 years ago.
Great time and I'd do it again.
But if you were at the Wharf, how come there's NO PIC of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory nearby??
Plus you get some FREE samples and you know how happy that would make Quiet One if you sent her some.
quote:Originally posted by Tuna:
Great pics ol' Hauserdude!!!!
Took in basically the same things you did, about 7 years ago.
Great time and I'd do it again.
But if you were at the Wharf, how come there's NO PIC of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory nearby??
Plus you get some FREE samples and you know how happy that would make Quiet One if you sent her some.
OK Tuna, check it out now. More pics. We also had the Famous Ghiradelli Hot Fudget Sundae
And I thought I lived in gods country !!!!! 
Those are some wonderful pictures
congratulations to the Hausers on their 13 anniversary...
say Hauser, when you were at Alcatraz did you happen
to run across one of the old tyme bookies, who knew the
top five finish at Charlotte coca cola 600
might be..
Those are some wonderful pictures
congratulations to the Hausers on their 13 anniversary...
say Hauser, when you were at Alcatraz did you happen
to run across one of the old tyme bookies, who knew the
top five finish at Charlotte coca cola 600
might be..
Way to go Hauser!!!!!
I knew you HAD to go there and take pics.
Hey, I hope you didn't happen to see me swimming around the wharf looking for handouts from your Wife!!!!
LOL
I knew you HAD to go there and take pics.
Hey, I hope you didn't happen to see me swimming around the wharf looking for handouts from your Wife!!!!
LOL
The picture of you didn't turn out Tuna, but I got a couple of your friends!!
Skully, I can't tell you what I learned at 'The Rock'
Skully, I can't tell you what I learned at 'The Rock'
quote:Originally posted by Hauser:
For anyone interested, here are a few pictures from our anniversary trip to San Francisco. Mrs Hauser knew about everything except for the 'Anniversary Surprise' which was the hot air balloon ride!!
Enjoy, we did!!
Hauser,
Great trip! Sorry we were not there to see you personally but I trust you got our surprise...
We just returned tonight and I was looking for the pics of your trip.
I hope it was everything you wanted and expected and more...
Congratulations to you two again!
quote:Originally posted by CALBuccaneer:quote:Originally posted by Hauser:
For anyone interested, here are a few pictures from our anniversary trip to San Francisco. Mrs Hauser knew about everything except for the 'Anniversary Surprise' which was the hot air balloon ride!!
Enjoy, we did!!
Hauser,
Great trip! Sorry we were not there to see you personally but I trust you got our surprise...
We just returned tonight and I was looking for the pics of your trip.
I hope it was everything you wanted and expected and more...
Congratulations to you two again!
Yes Cal, it was everything we expected & more. Great time. And yes, we did get your surprise! You shouldn't have. (I sent you an email)
I took about 480 pictures all together. My photography doesn't match yours, but if you'd like, I can send you a CD of them. Just let me know.
Congrats to you and Mrs Cal too. We'll be waiting for pics of your trip now