THE RAMP / WHERE WE EAT LUNCH

With all this magnificent weather here in San Franciso we have been eating at this resturant because of the great outdoor dining.  It's called The Ramp and is right on the water across from the drydock.

OLD DOCK

While walking to the ship I saw this old dock and thought it was a pretty interesting jumble of wood.  I love weathered wood and metals and this shipyard by the bay has plenty of both.

SAN FRANCISCO VIEWS

This view of the skyline is from the end of the drydock. I want all my northwest friends to notice the SUNSHINE!

MORE SHIP PICTURES

These pictures were taken as the water was being drained from the drydock and the ship is resting on blocks.

MORE FROM THE GEM STATE

I have had some requests for more pictures of the drydocking. Here are some photos of the Gem State as it moves to its drydock in San Francisco. This is where ship repairs will happen for the next few weeks. I'll post more pictures as I can.

GEM STATE DRYDOCK

While this may not be art or quilt related..... I am currently working on a drydocking project for Tsuru Maritime Inc. (my husband's company). This is a picture of the ship "Gem State" making its way into the drydock.  The ship is in position and the water is being drained from the dock.

BABY JACKSON'S QUILT

My sister Mary and I made this quilt for our niece's baby. I bought the initial fabric sent it off to Tucson (where Mary lives) she added some more fabric and pieced the top.  She then shipped it back to me (in Puyallup) and I machine quilted it and put the binding on. I then packed it in my suitcase for the trip to Sacramento (where Melissa's mom and grandma live) for the baby-shower.  Melissa lives in North Carolina so eventually this quilt will make its way there.