Photo by Doug Jorgensen

I picked up Robyn at about 9:00 at Bart. It was still hazy so we went and had coffee at the airport and then went flying a half hour later. It was a fun flight and Robyn enjoyed it. After that we went wine tasting and then lunch at Wente's Golf Club House. Then off to the light bulb. Shot lots of pictures and I will post them to the web later tonight or tomorrow. The photographer from the Independent gave me all of his pictures also. When we post them on the site we can give him photo credit because he got some great shots. His name is Doug Jorgensen. Oh by the way Robyn was overwhelmed with our reception for her.

Dick Jones

To my dearest new Friends in Livermore,

I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the warmth and welcome I received yesterday. I had such a wonderful time meeting you all and experiencing the BULB in all it’s glory (not to mention I feel like I have acquired an extended Family :).

From Flying (John you are the best), to trying to drive Dick’s truck (I think I have developed a complex Dick), to Wine Testing (Anna, you are a truly inspiring Woman) to seeing the Bulb and being welcomed into the Fire Station (Tom, if I find shots of my ladder ascent on the net, I’m gonna kill you :), it was all such a magical day.

Centennial Bulb

After lunch Robyn and the committee headed for Fire Station 6 where she met Doug Jorgensen of the Livermore Independant Newspaper, the Firemen of Station 6, and a Boys Choir from from a private school who were taking the tour. After talking with boys, most who turned out to be fans of Mythbusters, Robyn had the great privelege to stand on a ladder next to the bulb for the photo shoot.