CA Historical Landmark #719

Grave of
Elitha Cumi Donner Wilder
California State Historical Landmark #719
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This landmark is located in the Elk Grove masonic cemetary at the junction of Highway 99 and Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, California. There are 57 other California State Historical Landmarks in Sacramento County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 38° 24.510 W 121° 23.213.

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This survivor of the ill-fated Donner Party was the daughter of George and Mary Blue Donner. Born near Springfield, Illinois, in 1832, she arrived in California in December 1846 with her sister, Leanna Charity Donner, and was rescued by the first relief party to reach the tragic scene. Married to Benjamin W. Wilder in 1853, she died on July 4, 1923, survived by her sister and two children.

Thanksgiving 2005

After the Run to Feed the Hungry, we stopped by Brun and Kim's for a short visit; they had done the 5k with their two daughters. From there, we headed to Sharon's parents for Thanksgiving dinner. The group included her brother Tom's family (Tom, Becky, Kevin and Eric), her brother Tim's family (Tim, Kathy, Erin and Eileen), her parents (Rosemary and Jack), a friend of the family (Jim), Sharon, Drew, Jack and I. Tom barbecued a turkey on the Weber.

The kids had a great time playing hockey. Tim and I joined in as goalies for part of the contest.

2005 Run to Feed the Hungry

Sharon, Jack and I ran the Run to Feed the Hungry. Jack and I ran the 10k course in 1:15:47.8 for an average pace of 12:13. This was about 10 minutes faster than the 10k that Jack and I ran on the Fourth of July.

Moblog Run to Feed the Hungry

Kings versus Nets

With Liz back from the east coast, Sharon and Liz went to the Kings versus Net game. The Kings used a strong third quarter to win by a score of 114 to 105.

Golf at Teal Bend

Sharon, Jack and I played 9 holes of golf at Teal Bend in the late afternoon. With the temperature in the mid-70's, the weather was absolutely gorgeous; it was almost impossible to believe that it was late November. With the help of a couple of mulligans off the tee, I shot a 51. I got two pars: one on a par four and one on a par three. On the ninth, I hit a seven iron to front of a large green and two putted from about 65 feet.

Moblog Golf at Teal Bend

My Life 1985

I have always liked this picture. It was taken in August of 1985 at Lake Trinity. We did not start going to Lake Almanor until 1988. Left to right, it includes Tomasin, Nooter, Wallen, Dave Hare and I. Dave Hare died in February 1992 from complications after a long fight with brain cancer.

1985

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All of the My Life Photos can be found here.

Review of the Stones Show

Sacticket.com review of last Tuesday night's Rolling Stones Concert at SBC Park:

Big splash by Stones at rockin' SBC Park

Rollings Stones Setlist

Rolling Stones Setlist
SBC Park - November 17, 2005

1.  Start Me Up
2.  You Got Me Rocking
3.  Live With Me
4.  Tumblin' Dice
5.  Oh No, Not You Again
6.  Rain Fall Down
7.  Sweet Virginia
8.  All Down the Line
9.  (Night Time Is) The Right Time
10. Slipping Away
11. Infamy
12. Miss You
13. Rough Justice
14. Get Off of My Cloud
15. Honky Tonk Women
16. Sympathy for the Devil
17. Paint It Black
18. Brown Sugar
19. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
- Encore -
20. You Can't Always Get What You Want
21. Jumpin' Jack Flash

iTunes outsells stores

Apple Computer's iTunes music store now sells more music than Tower Records or Borders.

As I said almost two years ago, the record stores are going to have an increasingly difficult times competing with this type of technology.

Review of McCartney Show

Sacticket.com review of last Wednesday night's Paul McCartney Concert at Arco Arena:

McCartney & Co. deliver a soaring show
Paul McCartney played 37 songs: four from his new album and 26 Beatles songs.

Paul McCartney Setlist

Paul McCartney Setlist
Arco Arena - November 16, 2005

1.  Magical Mystery Tour - Magical Mystery Tour, 1967
2.  Flaming Pie - Flaming Pie, 1997
3.  Jet - Band on the Run 1974
4.  I'll Get You - The Beatles Second Album, 1964
5.  Drive My Car - Yesterday and Today, 1965
6.  Till There was You - Meet the Beatles, 1963
7.  Let Me Roll It (Foxy Lady Jam) - Band on the Run, 1974
8.  Got to Get You in M.y Life - Revolver, 1966
9.  Fine Line - Chaos & Creation in the Back Yard, 2005
10. Maybe I'm Amazed - McCartney, 1970
11. Long and Winding Road - Let It Be, 1970
12. In Spite of All the Danger - Quarry Men, 1958
13. I Will - The White Album, 1968
14. Jenny Wren - Chaos & Creation in the Back Yard, 2005
15. For No One - Revolver, 1966
16. Fixing a Hole - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, 67
17. English Tea - Chaos & Creation in the Back Yard, 2005
18. I'll Follow the Sun - Beatles '65, 1965
19. Follow Me - Chaos & Creation in the Back Yard, 2005
    Bouree (Bach) Paul & George used to do together
20. Blackbird - The White Album, 1968
21. Eleanor Rigby - Revolver, 1966
22. Too Many People - Ram, 1971
23. She Came in Through the Bathroom Window - Abbey Road, 69
24. Good Day Sunshine - Revolver, 1966
25. Band on the Run - Band on the Run, 1974
26. Penny Lane - Magical Mystery Tour, 1967
27. I've Got A Feeling - Let It Be, 1969
28. Back in the USSR - The White Album, 1968
29. Hey Jude - A-side Single, 1968
30. Live and Let Die - A-side Single, 1973
 - 1st Encore - 
31. Yesterday - Yesterday and Today, 1965
32. Get Back - Let It Be, 1969
33. Helter Skelter - The White Album, 1968
 - 2nd Encore -
34. Please Please Me - Introducing the Beatles, 1964
35. Let It Be - Let It Be, 1969
36. Sgt. Pepper's (reprise) - St. Peppers, 1967
37. Carry That Weight (last half The End) - Abbey Road, 69

TiVo to iPod downloads

This is a cool announcement: TiVo to allow iPod downloads. Although you can do it now, you have to jump through some hoops to make it happen. It would be great to have it supported in the TivoToGo software!

My only concerns is that Tivo is notorious for announcing things ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and then not delivering them in a timely fashion. TivoToGO was originally announced in late 2003, but did not start showing up until the first quarter of 2005.

Consumes River Preserve

Sharon, Jack and I went out to the Consumes River Preserve. We hiked about 1.5 miles on the Lost Slough Wetlands Walk and looked at the migrating waterfowl.

The California Tour

Continuing my week as a roadie, Sharon and I went to see the Eagles at Arco Arena. We had tickets in one of the suites at about 4:30 from the main stage.

Probably due to my familarity with the music, I enjoyed this concert more than the Rolling Stones and as much as Paul McCartney. Sharon was feeling under the weather, but managed to rally and have a good time.

Moblog Eagles Concert

Tivo Downloadable Content

TiVo moving towards broadband delivery of shows and movies.

CA Historical Landmark #846

Burlingame Railroad Station
California State Historical Landmark #846
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This first permanent building in the Mission Revival style of architecture was designed by George H. Howard and J.B. Mathison and financed by local residents and the Southern Pacific Railroad. It opened for service on October 10, 1894. The roof used 18th century tiles from the Mission San Antonio de Padua at Jolon and the Mission Dolores Asistencia at San Mateo.

November Cub Pack Meeting

Jack and I went to the November Cub Scout Pack Meeting. He got his Raingutter Regetta trophy and a one year service star.