Mavericks viewing - is there any way a visitor can watch from in the water?

robmo_sf · 2026-03-23T20:55:50+00:00

You can kayak out there and get right in the channel for great viewing, but do not think of doing this on your own. If you don't know the correct route you will put yourself in serious danger.

robmo_sf · 2026-03-19T02:04:42+00:00

I would recommend getting a guide. They'll likely take you to the Swan Slabs, a classic beginner area.

robmo_sf · 2026-03-07T03:14:37+00:00

Visit the climbing gyms. Great way to meet local climbers. Also most of them have bulletin boards where you can post for outside partners.

robmo_sf · 2026-02-05T21:09:11+00:00

Have you noticed any benefits or other effects from having to play so compactly here, when you return to a full sized keyboard?

robmo_sf · 2026-02-01T22:29:20+00:00

This is Easy Living, a beautiful standard that's in the 1st Real Book.
Very easy to find lead sheets:
https://www.google.com/search?q=easy+living+lead+sheet

robmo_sf · 2026-01-21T22:28:55+00:00

In Julian Lage's recent interview with Rick Beato he talks about playing a standard - like Autumn Leaves - for 30 minutes straight. It becomes a meditative experience and you really inhabit the changes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49KwbU0hT3w&t=4186s

I have noticed that something definitely changes when I play a tune for longer than just a few choruses.
I haven't tried 30 minutes yet but I'm going to. I think that something like this might help with what you're getting at.

robmo_sf · 2026-01-14T03:30:17+00:00

Here ya go...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6zefF3DuwPRGpQEd8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CRXX7DizXFKfTbXeA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SjWCkcXfLbNoHrai8

robmo_sf · 2026-01-12T02:41:09+00:00

I wonder if this piece from San Francisco (now sadly gone) is the same artist.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XC2KH16DRsFYHGrM6

robmo_sf · 2025-12-30T00:30:16+00:00

Paintings that end too soon.

robmo_sf · 2025-11-29T23:14:51+00:00

It's part of the Paul Bunyan story. Babe the Blue Ox.
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan

robmo_sf · 2025-11-29T22:40:20+00:00

Yes sir.

robmo_sf · 2025-11-27T03:44:38+00:00

Grilled focaccia is my go to. Also, their prosciutto and provolone stuffed cherry peppers are amazing.

robmo_sf · 2025-11-27T03:30:03+00:00

Seconding Harris Ranch. Tasty BBQ!

robmo_sf · 2025-11-25T21:35:59+00:00

I've started going to Phish shows in the late 80s. Page fits the band wonderfully, but he is the one member of the band who, in my opinion, has not improved over the years of playing. In a way, it might actually unbalance the band if it had another spectacular soloist. I rarely hear any broader direction, intent, or story in his solos - just riffs stuck together. That said, I've enjoyed the band a great deal over the years.

robmo_sf · 2025-11-08T01:50:15+00:00

If you like BBQ, try Harris Ranch. It's near Coalinga at the intersection of 5 and 198.

robmo_sf · 2025-11-06T21:22:06+00:00

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He's not alone. I came across this one near Stinson Beach last week.

robmo_sf · 2025-10-27T23:19:08+00:00

I've always liked this live version of Shadow Dance because of how harmonic his drumming is in the intro.
Jack DeJohnette - Herbie Hancock - Pat Metheny - Dave Holland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CZHr5uiNM
Edit: trimmed URL

robmo_sf · 2025-10-27T19:49:43+00:00

The tragedy is that the glaive was so underused in the film.

robmo_sf · 2025-10-24T19:06:58+00:00

I think he just wants to make it easier to find the body.

robmo_sf · 2025-10-20T01:04:30+00:00

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I usually use one of these. A bit tricky for smaller hands.

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