A Rollicking Good Time

On a sunny afternoon in Santa Barbara Mary and Joe (yes, really) pledged their troth before 100 guests. The mariachi band played for two hours as the partiers ate, drank, danced, and sung.

We spoke with people whom we hadn't seen for over 20 years. Perhaps we stretched the truth a bit when we complimented them on their appearance, but they did the same about us. It was a rollicking good time. © 2013 Stephen Yuen

A Crowded, Exciting Weekend

LA Times fire map updated on Saturday.

We departed at noon for the 300-mile drive south to Santa Barbara. We barely arrived on time for the pre-nuptial get-together with the families of our niece and her fiancé. Not to worry, we were one of the first out-of-towners to arrive.

The contingent coming from LA was delayed by the wildfires that closed the Pacific Coast Highway until 5 p.m.  Fortunately, there were no fires to greet us on the trip south, though the grass was often tall and dry and the winds strong.

Another group will be coming up on Saturday, May 4th, the day of the wedding, and Cinco de Mayo festivities have already started. It promises to be a crowded, exciting weekend; let's hope it will be memorable for only good reasons. © 2013 Stephen Yuen