Sunday, January 19, 2014

Drove to Shotwell Street. Richard, Drew, Phil, Romy, and I walked to the Castro and ate at Mystique Cafe, which we all liked. Service is particularly good for the Castro. Phil saw the bottom of his bottomless mimosa glass only twice. Phil and Drew each had the same omelette, I had a salmon burger with garlic fries. Walked to Hi Tops, crowded because of an important football game: 49ers versus the Seahawks, encountered Tim who was accompanied by John and Ming. For fun we visited an open house at 366 Sanchez. Walked back to Shotwell Street, rested. Car wash at Auto City Car Wash with Drew and Romy. We split up and I did some shopping downtown, wanting to find some new clothes for two trips to Hawaii later this year. I parked in 5th and Mission garage. The Quiksilver store downtown at 207 Powell Street doesn't carry boys sizes. I was referred to boys departments at Macy's and Nordstrom so I checked them out as well but they both have a very limited selection of that brand. So the lesson is to not look for Quiksilver in person but instead to buy online in either mens or boys sizes and return what I don't like in person or by mail. Fortunately their return policy seems pretty easy. Parking: $5 for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Drove home. Late dinner at home: I made a vegetable stir-fry with steamed white rice, hot water.