From late April to early December, the Central California population of Humpback whales are known to migrate from their winter mating and calving waters off Mexico to their summer and fall feeding areas to the west of Central California.  This puts them in reach of the Monterey Submarine Canyon, within which nutrient and wildlife-rich kelp forests sway with the tides and provide abundant feeding grounds for the marine mammals.  Many marine research companies offer tours of Monterey Bay to the public. We were fortunate to meet with this adult & inquisitive calf ..read more

 This morning an on-shore breeze brought ocean fog over SF.  This typist rolled out of bed to close out the month of July with a nice little ride. Hopped up to Twin Peaks first; the wind was pretty light. Made my way up to Conzelman Drive in the Headlands.  The wind on Conzelman Rd blew in strong gusts eastwards, providing additional resistance sometimes laterally and some in direct opposition ..read more

 This morning found SF blanketed under fog and this of course is a sign to get out and ride!  Today this typist visited farmers markets on Clement and in the Sunset, as well as crossing the Golden Gate Bridge for a fun hop up Hawk Hill ..read more

Access to fresh produce is part of food security and buying produce from local farmers supports California growers.  Farmers markets are held in many locations across San Francisco and on different days of the week.  On Sundays, farmers ply their produce on Clement St. between Arguello and 3rd Ave from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. The parking lot at 1315 8th Avenue also hosts a farmer's market from 9:00AM - 1:00PM ..read more

 Friday night brought In-n-Out burgers and animal fries!  In a few moments of weakness, this reporter had a few mouthfuls of fries.  This resulted in a morning of doldrums and lethargy!   ..read more

 Friday morning treated us to clear blue skies, so this was seen as a sign to get out and ride!  We brought the Trek Singletrack 730s and Specialized Stumpjumper M4 ..read more

 Today the family truck had to have an oil & brake job.  We packed the Singletrack & Stumpjumper in the trunk and went for a quick romp while the vehicles had its service.  Across the Golden Gate Bridge, the skies were clearer.  On the return leg, we stopped by the Sunset for lunch outdoors ..read more

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 Today we rolled up to Twin Peaks and then down to Clement afterwards. The Green Apple music & books annex at 520 Clement St. is holding a sale in preparation to close down.  The building is up for sale ..read more

Check out some original art! Our very own Miss A created this digital drawing of cute characters, and it can be purchased as a drawstring bag from The Elf Queen online store. This bag is made of 100% polyester, and is quite spacious at 14.5" by 18". Appreciate your support of independent and entrepreneurial artists!  Order one today, and take 25% off with the code BIRTHDAYSALE The Elf Queen is powered by Zazzle ..read more