traveling a lot, he's traveling a bunch. For sure your insights will help me in responding to his re-entry. I forgot to say...that invitation of doing nothing on the side of a mountain on the Italian Riviera after your England gig is still open...nothing but knitting, drinking a little wine and eating some good grub, that is. Oops, for those who haven't realized (maybe including the Harlot herself), the Maker Fair is in San Mateo, about 25-30 miles south of SF. The SF airport is actually in San Bruno, about 15-20 miles south. So she won't get to see San Francisco itself unless she makes a break for it! Posted by Gretchen at May 2, 2008 1:05 PM I see that someone above recommended Greens, which I have to second (not only are they a great restaurant with a spectacular view, but they've put out some of my very favorite vegetarian cookbooks!). I know what you mean about coming home...It does help to know that down time is just not in the cards; that's what airplanes are for, right? Travel safely :) "It has helped enormously to lower my expectations....as it almost always does." You said it all right there! Knit on. Posted by scmommyknits at May 2, 2008 1:28 PM I am *so* bummed I won't be able to see you on your Bay Area stop. I've been out of commission with a back injury and didn't realize you were coming until day before yesterday. Unfortunately, though I'm healing