San Diego, land of sunshine and conferences

Every couple of years I head off to a conference, headily titled the "International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium", and this year the event was to take place near the waterfront in downtown San Diego. Last time I went was Nashville Tennessee, and I was very happy it wasn't there again....  Chicago in 2009 was unexpectedly cool, and New Orleans (2007) was awesome, but San Diego is a pretty neat place as well. My bridesmaid lives there, but unfortunately due to a plumbing incident he was not able to come down for lunch, so I will send him the blog link as well. So there Steve, see you in another 10 years!

View from the hotel room

I flew out of Vancouver a day early, and spent the extra day at the zoo (visiting family). I also walked along the waterfront past very nice large boats, which were eclipsed by the city-block-sized Lady Christine, a fabulous yacht that is available on charter. For $528,000, you can have her. For a week. The first night I also walked into the Gaslamp quarter where all the restaurants are, and after about 2 blocks it was closed for the next 4 or so because "someone rented the street" for a party. Apparently I was not on the guest list.

Glad he jammed his little butt tightly in there - I don't think he can pop loose no matter how far he slumps

UNBLINKING VIGILANCE IS KEY...... 

Slurping happily at the large pond

I WISH animals could talk...  what I wouldn't give to hear her say "Yumm"...

Snoozing in the pool

Have you noticed a trend of what animals do in the daytime???

Oh yeah - the conference. Very convoluted issues were discussed.