Gucci traveling exhibit

I read on The Purse Blog about this fantastic Gucci artisan traveling tour. It was going to be kicking off in my own city! So, I headed out this afternoon to see it. Forgetting, of course, about this dang Volcano in ICELAND that is jacking up travel all over the world. Upon arrival at the store, I found the small display (pictures above), and the machines the artisans would have used (had then been there). The very, very kind staff told me that the event had been cancelled, although if I wanted to get one of the special bags, I could--it would just have to be sent away for finishing. Thinking to myself that sending the bag away kinda defeated the purpose, I thanked them, snagged a few pics (before being told, again very kindly, that photography wasn't allowed), and bounced. Hopefully everything will clear up in time for the other events being held!

We interrupt this program...

Back with more yummy chockie goodness...just need to quick post about summthin' else...

Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe

Next up was the table for Bittersweet Cafe. I found lots of goodies here.


Yummy samples!






They were also passing out this chocolate/coconut beverage called the "Coconut Chill". It's their summer specialty and it'll change ya life! It was so good, I went back for seconds!

Michael Mischer Chocolates

(Michael Mischer Chocolates)

This place had a great piece of yummy goodness; a chocolate barrel filled with root beer infused caramel! Such a great treat!

How I Spent Tax Day...

(Bridge Brand Chocolate - this one had tasty, moist cake made with vodka!)

Eating CHOCOLATE! The mister's office had a "relief chocolate party" with lots of chocolate companies bringing free samples!


(Barlovento Chocolates)


(Barlovento Chocolate samples - full of such yummy flavors as cardamon honey and lemon zest)
Bridge Brand Chocolates
Barlovento Chocolates

Star Trek @ The Tech

After standing in line for over an hour to see the "Bricks by the Bay" show, we zoomed down to San Jose to see the last day of Star Trek: The Exhibition @ The Tech.




Once we got into the show, you weren't allowed to take pictures. 'HA!' says I. I snapped a few, when no one was looking. I HAD to! They didn't sell an exhibit catalogue, which is just WRONG! If you don't allow photographs of the show, sell me a dang catalogue! I want it!




They sold us a print from the bridge but, it was only ONE snap - and it cost us $25.00. Insanity.


This spot SCREAMED for a photographer. As there was none, I took it upon myself to grab a pic of Jeff rocking it with the Donut.

The Colbert Report

In awesome Lego form!

We sprinted right out of the show in about 10 minutes - as we had another engagement...

The Claw Machine!

In awesome lego form!

Nerdvana!

So, after waiting in line for a billion years, we made it inside the "Bricks by the Bay" show! We were hoping to see our pal, Cube Dude- to show our support and see his cool stuff!

He was away from the table at lunch, of course!




You can peep out more of his awesome on flickr

Waiting in line for Bricks by the Bay

Waiting in line for Bricks by the Bay, originally uploaded by A-T-G.

Yesterday was a big NERD filled fun day! In the morning we rushed off to see "Bricks by the Bay". In the afternoon it was off to the Tech museum to see the last day of the Star Trek exhibit there. More pics to come!

Hipstamatic App

photo, originally uploaded by A-T-G.

So, some friends started posting snaps taken with their iPhones using the Hipstamatic App. They looked so good, I HAD to get it and now, I'm obsessed!

It's such fun! You can change lenses, flash, gels, and film stock to get really interesting pics. They make the most mundane item look cool and artistic.

As if I didn't take oodles of pics before, I'm going to be insufferable now.

Download it now !