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South San Francisco

South San Francisco

         The week of 9/16/24 found me back in the south side of San Francisco.  I was with the city, specifically their RF Technicians.  It was my second time here this year, I had a pretty nice time as you'll see.

         The class was the typical Networking class, it went very well.  While I had my issues with the Juniper Router content early on, that's all behind me now.  I've wrapped my mind around the course content for this piece of equipment and can answer most any question asked about it.

         The class itself flew by, mainly because I've gone to using Powerpoint slides only on the first half of the first day.  After that, it's almost all hands-on activities for the students.  I mean, no one likes 'Death By Powerpoint' after all.  When delivering Powerpoint class material, I see the looks on some faces, and think of the movie, "Ferris Bueler's Day Off".  Yeah, sometimes I see those faces from the movie.  And yes, this is exactly what I wrote in my post about being in Boston.  Why?  Because it's true.

         I had made my trip plans for both this class and the one the next week when I received an email about this customer wanting this class delivered in 4 days instead of 5.  I hadn't done this before, and needed to understand where we needed to end each day to ensure the class was completed on time.  Additionally, i had already submitted my expense report for flying here, and on to Kalispell the next week.  Since it was already paid, I decided not to go home Thursday night or Friday Morning, and stay in the area and visit Alcatraz, a place I've wanted to visit for a long time.  Flying home would have exhausted me, making it difficult to deliver the first couple of days in Kalispell.  I managed to snap a few photos while touring Alcatraz.

         The big difference between my first time here and this time, is that there was a 'Sales Force' Conference going on, and hotel prices were a lot more than that first time.  I was vrery lucky though, the students recommended two excellent restaurants to dine at.  Of course I had to try them both and one on Fishereman's Wharf after touring Alcatraz.

         Noteworthy Restaurants:

         Moonraker          https://www.moonrakerpacifica.com/          This restaurant is a little pricey, and not being all that hungry, I ordered small plates.  Their Prawn Cocktail (3 LARGE Prawns with Cocktail sauce (with a nice dab of Horseradish in it) and horseradish.  I enjoyed that more than allowed.  I also had their Crispy Green Beans with Chipotle chili ancho aioli.  Let's just say I left there completely satisfied with my meal.

         Nick's Restaurant          https://nicksrestaurant.net/          Nick's sits across the street from Moonraker, both places had excellent views of the ocean!  At Nick's, I had one of my favorite Mediterranean style dishes.  Warm Feta Cheese and Roasted Garlic, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomato, Basil and  Baguettes.  Wow, I can still taste them now.  My entree was Cajun Sautéed Prawns, Scampi Style, Fresh Herbs and Garlic in a Lemon Butter  White wine sauce ~ mashed potato ~ vegetables du jour.  Yeah, I ate well that nightl

         Fog Harbor Fish House          https://fogharbor.com//          This place was on the Fisherman's Whark, just off the Embarcadaro.  I took one look at their menu on line and new I had to dine there.  How about Red Chili Garlic Shrimp - Red chili paste, onions, peppers and garlic.  It was a little spicy (I wonder why?  And do you see a Garlic theme here?), I ended up dredging my Baguette in the Red Chili Paste.  What about Cioppino?  I love a good Cioppino, and just had to have it.  Crab, Fresh Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Mussels, stewed in a seafood tomato broth. A local classic.  This was by far the best Cioppino I can recall enjoying.


         My Current Schedule (I don't see this changing either).


Sept 23:  Montana (Federal Customer who maintains Hungry Horse Dam)

Sept 30:  Vacation

Oct 7:  Chatanooga Tennessee

Oct 14:  Work from home

Oct 21:  Schaumburg

Oct 28:  Vacation, Akita National Specialty Dog Show

Nov 4:  Seattle

Nov 11:  Schaumburg

Nov 18:  Schaumburg

Nov 25:  Thanksgiving

Dec 2:  Seattle

Dec 9:  Fort Lauderdale

Dec 16:  For Lauderdale

Dec 23:  Christmas/New Years 'Relaxation'

Dec 30:  Christmas/New Years 'Relaxation'

         My 2025 Schedule is pretty blank, mainly because I will be retiring.  But, I think our boss feels I will leave in January, not the end of April as I have planned.  We'll see what happens.


         That's it for now.  Until my next entry, write all you can, and love everyone, especially those special people who fill your life!





Jim Dorrell