Reporting from Pescadero is HinTN.
The Pescadero meet-up at Duarte’s Tavern was a wonderful opportunity to make personal connection with virtual friends.
Jackals exbarrowboy, Mr Bemused Senior and Sister Golden Bear watched HinTN eat too much cioppino (after a very satisfying bowl of green chili – artichoke soup) while they had nicely restrained meals of soup or salad. All had beer and a good time. Participants may out themselves. HinTN is wearing the blue cap.
Additional photographs from the drive up the Stage Road include roadside poppies and a view of the Pacific. The Stage Road is about a mile inland from the coast.
Looks like a good time was had by all!
TheOtherHank
I wish I could have made it, but I was down in Santa Barbara last weekend. I hope a good time was had by all
Allen Henderson
Right on. I am sorry to have missed meeting you in person <3
eclare
Hey y’all! Thanks for the photo, what a good looking group.
DAstronomer
Ack! Sorry to have missed this. If I had been paying better attention I would have RSVP’d. Instead I’ll share some links to the diving buddy my wife and I made at Monastery Beach on Saturday:
A white flat worm doing its thing: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EQxVhkMhcpSpi9Pz5
An Albus dendronotus nudibranch hanging on its rock: https://photos.app.goo.gl/47Cioqdf2s21jMARA
A curious and friendly harbor seal rolling in the surf and then gently nipping at my partner’s fins: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JPu6f5igtfurF9LQ6
(All captured on my GoPro, and are not color-corrected. These are my videos, please don’t share without asking first.)
Jackie
HinTN came to party! Y’all look like you were having a fun time! It’s always nice to see the faces behind the nyms :)
Melancholy Jaques
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WaterGirl
@DAstronomer: The harbor seal looks cute, and kind of otter-ish.
SpaceUnit
A very handsome crew! Looks like a nice comfortable joint.
kalakal
Always good to see happy Jackals!
Joy in FL
@DAstronomer: Cool videos. Thank you for sharing with us.
Suzanne
Y’all are adorable! Glad you had fun!
Steve in the ATL
HinTN Seems to show up in a lot of photos. Harry, is your last name kardashian?
Old School
Looks like a great time.
zhena gogolia
Looks like fun!
MobiusKlein
I missed it for my trip to Death Valley? Bad life choices here.
I will have to share my pictures then.
WaterGirl
@MobiusKlein: OTR?
Sister Golden Bear
I, for one, was saving room for the olallieberry pie, which Duarte’s is justifiably famous for.
mike harper
Been there done that.
We were in the Pescadero Creek Redwoods volunteer horse patrol. We rode the trails from Jack Brook Horse Camp. Good Times.
WaterGirl
@mike harper: Welcome!!
MobiusKlein
@WaterGirl: ok, will do
Origuy
I was flying back from Indianapolis, sorry I couldn’t make it.
Mr. Bemused Senior
I hope we’ll have more jackals attending next time. Whenever that may be. It was fun.
Ohio Mom
Much better scenery than we’ll have on the way to the Columbus, Ohio meet-up.
HinTN
@Steve in the ATL: Oh don’t I wish, you big tease.
HinTN
@Ohio Mom: Ohio has its own charm. Y’all have fun!
HinTN
@Mr. Bemused Senior: We had 33% increase over last time. That’s something to write home about!
DAstronomer
@WaterGirl: right? I’ve seen a handful on other dives but they usually stay away from the divers. This one was all about it
exbarrowboy
A somewhat belated thanks to HinTN for organizing this. My only regret is being a somewhat late arrival due to the grandkids sleepover going on longer than expected, followed by a self-own with an unwanted detour on the way.
It was good to see you all, maybe we can meet up again soonish.
WaterGirl
@DAstronomer: Maybe all species have a range of personalities in their midst?