Sunday, December 8, 2024
Skipped breakfast. Patrick and I walked and rode Muni to Church Street Station. At West Portal Station the train again waited a long time before entering the tunnel. I timed it this time—6 minutes. We attempted to brunch at Wooden Spoon, but it was very crowded as expected, and we didn't want to wait. Instead we walked to Santeria which was empty except for one large table which turned out to be a surprise birthday party for someone. Patrick had cafe de olla (coffee with mexican spices) and chorizo omelette. I had huevos rancheros, no add meat. $44 before a 15% tip for Glenda C whose service was good. All food and drink were delicious. While dining we realized that the Santa Skivvies Run took place this morning, as participants gathered for brunch afterwards. Afterwards Patrick and I visited Cliff's to return some batteries that we didn't want. Then we visited with Kerry and Mom Ryan about an hour before sharing a holiday spice latte from Peet's. At Peet's I encountered and briefly said hello to Andrew aka andiroo1. Patrick and I walked to an open house on States Street, meeting Brandea there. Afterwards we walked in the area stopping briefly at Swirl before riding Muni to West Portal Station. We shopped at Shaw's for small gifts and refreshment. Patrick got a scoop of chocolate caramel crisp ice cream, and I got a ginger ale because my stomach was a little uneasy from something. We returned to West Portal Station then rode Muni and walked home. Along the way we sighted Kiri the Japanese Firetruck twice—fun! Rested. Dinner at home with Patrick: together we prepared whole wheat spaghetti with Rao's marinara from a jar. Patrick washed dishes. I did more new home research while Patrick did more travel planning for a forthcoming trip. We finished watching Fortune Feimster: Crushing It on Netflix. Patrick went to bed.