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San Francisco 2017

November 11, 2017 by shelley

San Francisco 2017

Cable Cars

San Francisco Cable Car

Sunset Palo Alto

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco

Skyline of San Francisco

Skyline San Francisco

Alcatraz

Alcatraz

STANFORD

Football

Stanford Football

Stanford Football

Stanford Football

Fountain in front of Bookstore

Stanford

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit

at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Pedro de Lemos Exhibit at Stanford University 2017

Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford University

Bob at Stanford University

Origins of Stanford University

The day Bob got his Stanford Letterman Jacket

 

 

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Alcatraz, Pedro de Lemos, Stanford Letterman Jacket, Stanford University

Visit to Stanford University…Homecoming…Reunion

November 14, 2014 by shelley

 Visit to Stanford University…Homecoming…Reunion

Stanford Reunion 2014

Stanford Reunion 2014

Stanford Reunion 2014

Stanford Reunion 2014

on the beautiful Stanford Campus

Palm tree Stanford University

Palm tree Stanford University

Hoover Tower Stanford Campus

Hoover Tower Stanford Campus

Stanford Campus

Stanford Campus

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Bob at Stanford University

Bob at Stanford University

We enjoyed fun classes including a panel discussion on global warming mediated by Leslie Stahl with panelists that included George Shultz and JB Straubel president of Tesla.

Panel Discussion on global warming, Stanford Reunion 2014

Panel Discussion on global warming, Stanford Reunion 2014

George Shultz on Panel on Global Warming

George Shultz on Panel on Global Warming

President of Tessla on panel on Global warming

President of Tesla on panel on Global warming

Leslie Stohl mediates panel on global warming

Leslie Stohl mediates panel on global warming

Leslie Stohl mediates panel on global warming

Leslie Stohl mediates panel on global warming

We enjoyed a concert in the beautiful Bing Concert Hall

Bing Auditorium, Stanford University

Bing Auditorium, Stanford University

Picture of Bob on Stanford Football team:

Bob's Stanford Football Team Picture

Bob’s Stanford Football Team Picture

Bob's Stanford Football Team Picture

Bob’s Stanford Football Team Picture

Bob's Stanford Football Team Picture

Bob’s Stanford Football Team Picture

And of course a homecoming is not homecoming without the football game.

Bob enjoying football game Stanford Homecoming weekend 2014

Bob enjoying football game Stanford Homecoming weekend 2014

Homecoming Football Stanford University Reunion 2014

Homecoming Football Stanford University Reunion 2014

Homecoming Football Stanford University Reunion 2014

Homecoming Football Stanford University Reunion 2014

I noted that they do not teach spelling at Stanford

I guess they don't teach spelling at Stanford University

I guess they don’t teach spelling at Stanford University

AND this is something I would never see at BYU campus

A sight not seen at BYU campus

A sight not seen at BYU campus

We stayed at the

Stanford Terrace Inn

Stanford Terrace Inn

They have added an interested subterranean garden in the underground parking lot.

Stanford Terrace Inn subterranean garden in parking basement

Stanford Terrace Inn subterranean garden and lounge in parking basement

Stanford Terrace Inn subterranean garden in parking basement

Stanford Terrace Inn subterranean garden in parking basement

All in all a fun homecoming weekend.

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Bing Concert Hall, football game, George Schultz, homecoming, homecoming weekend, JB Straubel, Leslie Stahl, Stanford Terrace Inn, Stanford University

San Francisco here we come and the AANS (American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

April 26, 2014 by shelley

San Francisco and the AANS.

Our vacations always entail Bob’s meeting…that is his idea of a vacation.  But with the meeting in San Francisco I cannot complain, so we packed our bags for the AANS meeting (American Association of Neurological Surgeons) .

However, for Bob the first order of business when visiting the San Francisco area is a visit to the Stanford University Campus and bookstore.  It is almost like homing pigeon heading home to roost.

Stanford University Bookstore

Stanford University Bookstore

Stanford University Bookstore

Stanford University Bookstore

 

And then it was off to the meeting at the Mascone Center in the heart of downtown San Francisco.

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Sign at AANS

Sign at AANS

The Harvey Cushing Orator this year was Clayton Christensen.

Clayton Christensen at the AANS

Clayton Christensen at the AANS

We knew the Christensens when we moved to Boston for Bob’s internship and residency.  The first year we lived in the Boston area we lived in Belmont and the Christensen family was in our ward.  (We lived in Belmont for only one year and then moved to Medfield.)  After his speech we had the opportunity to visit with Clayton and his wife Christine and enjoyably got caught up with each others family etc.  In the world he is known as a best-selling author of nine books and over one hundred articles, Christensen has been the recipient of several awards. The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997), Christensen’s first book, received the Global Business Book Award of the year and in 2011, it was named by The Economist as one of the six most significant books about business ever written.  

Innovator's Dilemma

Innovator’s Dilemma

In the church he is best known as the author of The Power of Everyday Missionaries.  Clayton’s expertise as an innovator kicked in, and he set out with friends and family members to find a more effective approach to member missionary work. Their refreshing perspectives are presented in this book, which includes inspiring, unusual stories that demonstrate the effectiveness of the ideas. It even has its own website.

Read about Clayton Christensen on the AANS website.

Close to our Hotel was John’s Grill.  A good restaurant and the home of the famous Maltese Falcon.  It is a historic restaurant and one of the city’s oldest and most famous establishments.  It was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett’s the Maltese Falcon.

John's Grill San Francisco

John’s Grill San Francisco

Maltese Falcon at John's Grill in San Francisco

Maltese Falcon at John’s Grill in San Francisco

Another favorite restaurant of ours in San Francisco is Scoma’s on Fisherman’s Wharfs.  Scomas has been in existence since 1965.

Catch of the day at Scoma's

Catch of the day at Scoma’s

Scomas Menu

Scomas Menu

Bob enjoying his cioppino.

Bob enjoying his cioppino.

We enjoyed Fisherman’s Wharf stopping to enjoy the seals on Pier 39.  

Seals on Pier 39 San Francisco

Seals on Pier 39 San Francisco

We discovered some street art that was really quite amazing to watch.  Using spray cans of paint these artists created a picture in minutes using only the spray paint, plates and paint scrapers.

And for just $10.00 both Miriam and I had to purchase our “outsider” art.

Street art Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Street art Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco

Street art Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Street art Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco

Enjoyed the view of the USS Pampanito framed through the arches.

 

USS Pampanito Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

USS Pampanito Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco

And the view of Alcatraz.

Alcatraz Island San Francisco

Alcatraz Island San Francisco

Our next stop was Salt Lake City to visit Jen, Adam, Becca, Henry and Caroline. Head to the mountains!

Filed Under: Art, Travel Tagged With: AANS, Alcatraz, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Clayton Christensen, Cushing Orator, Fisherman's Wharf, John's Grill, Pier 39, San Francisco, Scomas, Seals, Stanford University, Stanford University Bookstore, Street Art, Street Graffiti, The Power of Everyday Missionaries, USS Pampanito

Annual pilgrimage to Stanford…football…and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons in San Francisco

November 3, 2013 by shelley

Bob had to attend his Congress meeting of the Neurological Surgeons which was held in San Francisco so it also meant an opportunity for him to make his annual pilgrimage to Stanford…Stanford football and memories…

Bob at Stanford

Bob at Stanford

Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford University

And of course a visit to the bookstore.

Stanford Bookstore

Stanford Bookstore

And the highlight…the Stanford game against UCLA

Stanford Football game

Stanford Football game

Stanford Football game

Stanford Football game

Stanford Football game

Stanford Football game

We sat in the second row 10 yard line, which was the perfect spot to witness Stanford football player Kodi Whitfield’s amazing one handed catch…Stanford went on to win the game.

Bob played football for Stanford and it was just a year ago he finally received his Stanford Letterman jacket…but it was too warm to wear the jacket this year.

The Stanford tree:

Stanford tree, Stanford's mascot, "Fear the tree"

Stanford tree, Stanford’s mascot, “Fear the tree”

The tree is depicted in many shapes in forms as the mascot at the Stanford football game:

Stanford's mascot, the tree.  "Fear the tree."

Stanford’s mascot, the tree. “Fear the tree.”

One interesting forum during the weekend, which happened to be homecoming weekend at Stanford was a panel led by Katie Couric exploring the topic of happiness.

Katie Couric lead panelists in demystifying the secrets of happiness.

Katie Couric lead panelists in demystifying the secrets of happiness.

Gorgeous flowers at the Stanford Shopping Mall:

Giant dahlias at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

Giant dahlias at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

Giant dahlias at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

Giant dahlias at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

Giant dahlias at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

Giant dahlias at the Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

 

We did make a quick trip to San Jose and visited the picturesque Santana Row.

One of the first things we noticed was the parking garages were “electronic” in that you knew exactly how many spots were available and upon entering the garage you were directed to an empty spot.   Sensors monitor each parking spot and aid in guiding you directly to an available spot. (Note the red light above each car.)

parking spots monitored by sensors

parking spots monitored by sensors

The area was beautiful:

Santana Row, San Jose, CA

Santana Row, San Jose, CA

Santana Row, San Jose, CA

Santana Row, San Jose, CA

Santana Row, San Jose, CA

Santana Row, San Jose, CA

We then headed to San Francisco to the meeting.  A featured speaker at the Congress Meeting this year was Itzhak Perlman.  Very interesting.

Itzhak Perlman at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Oct 2013

Itzhak Perlman at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Oct 2013

Itzhak Perlman at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Oct 2013

Itzhak Perlman at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Oct 2013


 

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: bookstore, CNS, congress of Neurological Surgeons, fear the tree, Happiness, Itzhak Perlman, Katie Couric, Neurosurgeon, neurosurgery, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santana Row, Stanford, Stanford Football, Stanford tree, Stanford University, the catch, violinist

The youngest Stanford fan!

May 20, 2012 by shelley

Jack is only 6 months old…and he is not the only Stanford fan around our house but he is surely one of the most adorable Stanford fans.

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: fan, Jack, Stanford, Stanford University

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