racing the sun down-- there and here

Feb. 26, 2023. Sunset 6:00 PM. San Francisco, CA.

From Elisabeth turning the corner a few minutes before arriving in front of our house.

THEN---
One by one - arrivals --
Some walking around that golden corner.
Tony just running out in his slippers.
A rare break in the clouds--

We've missed everyone!!

Only the hands on the clock have moved

November 5, 2022. Sunset 6:06PM. San Francisco, CA.

Last sunset of Daylight Savings Time 6:06 PM

November 6, 2022. Sunset 5:05 PM. San Francisco, CA.

First sunset returning to Standard Time.

5 more minutes of light from coast to coast

June 9, 2022. Sunset 8:30 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Full house this evening-- Thanks Norman for holding down the West Coast fort.
Sunset was at 8:25 in Brooklyn-- It looks like we each have 5 minutes more daylight at the end of the day before heading back the other way-- Sunrises are another matter altogether…-- Also don’t forget to look for the the 7-planet alignment at sunrise this month.

Riley rings again

August 9, 2021. Sunset 8:09 PM. San Francisco, CA.

She is a pro at this point and is able to ring it with finesse or wild abandon. She is even attracting her own doggie followers.

already shrinking ...

June 28, 2021. Sunset 8:35 PM. San Francisco, CA.

We’re still out here every night and just wanted to check in with an update every now and then.

The sunset has settled in at 8:35 PM since the Solstice and will continue do so for another week. Then- like the already creeping sunrise, it will begin to contract our days-- ever so slightly for now.
Welcome to our enthusiastic guests this evening!

Day 452

June 6, 2021. Sunset 8:29 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Though we all live in the cold windy summer, some of us are still in denial. Even Riley stayed home this evening.
Only +0:47 more daylight today…
Day 452 sunsets at home.

Day 436

May 21, 2021. Sunset 8:18 PM. San Francisco, CA.

You can tell who has just run out of their house across the street for a moment from those who walk a ways to come for the bell ringing by the amount of clothes they are wearing.
+1:30 time in the light.
Day 436 sunsets at home

Day 432 booster!

May 17, 2021. Sunset 8:14 PM. San Francisco, CA.

All vaccinated- standing close to each other- evenly spaced like birds for no reason.
+1:38 daylight today. Moon is up. A little bit of sunshine. A good day.
Day 432 sunsets at home

Day 429 you say goodbye I say hello

May 14, 2021. Sunset 8:12 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Mourning and celebrating together this evening. Welcome back to Mardi and to Bernie whose brother recently passed away. Hello to a new neighbor who joined us tonight. Goodbye to friends who are staying at the airport on the way to moving to the East Coast tomorrow.
daylight 14:11:48 v 09:48:12 darkness
Day 429 sunsets at home

Day 418 Baby's first bell ringing

May 3, 2021. Sunset 8:02 PM. San Francisco, CA.

The newest member of the family. Congratulations Uncle Matt!
daylight 13:51:05 v darkness 10:08:55
Day 418 sunsets at home

Day 387

April 2, 2021. Sunset 7:33 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Everyone here right on time-- cold and blustery.
Day 12:40:59 Night 11:19:01
Day 387 sunsets at home

Round the Corner...

March 2, 2021

Meanwhile, a few minutes later and just around the corner - from Bernie and Mardi

Day 345

Feb 19, 2021. Sunset 5:43 PM. San Francisco, CA

10:59:29 hr:sec:min daylight today
Day 345 Sheltering in place and with friends down the street by the ocean – and then a few minutes later with friends coming ‘round the corner- a little late to the party ☺

Out with the Old-- going... going...

December 31, 2020. Sunset 5:01 PM. San Francisco, CA. Happy New Year! Bernie and Mardi brought some champagne, and our neighbors, clumping together in their bubbles-- brought their own glasses to virtually clink in the New Year and ring down the final sunset of 2020. Looking forward to 2021--
Hopefully it will be better for all of us.
Day 285 Sheltering in place with friends and neighbors.

Day 281

December 27, 2020. Sunset 4:58 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Business as usual — what a relief!
Day 281 Sheltering in place with friends and neighbors.

Day 278 - Welcomed home

December 24, 2020. Sunset 4:56 PM. San Francisco, CA.

So excited! Hello to Matt and Henry, Bernie and Mardi a few minutes later. Thanks, Norman, for holding down the fort-
It’s so good to be back.
Day 278 Sheltering in place with friends and neighbors.

Day 276- like father like son?

December 22, 2020. Sunset 4:55 PM. San Francisco, CA.

“Henry and Bernie tonight.” – NT
(Henry stands just like his father, Matt)
Day 276 Sheltering in place with friends and neighbors.

Day 275

December 21, 2020. Sunset 4:54 PM. San Francisco, CA.

“Mardi, Elisabeth, Richard and Matt.” - NT
Happy Solstice!! The darkness squeezed the final second of light from the day today—Turning the corner!
Day 275 Sheltering in place with friends and neighbors.

Day 269

December 15, 2020. Sunset 4:51 PM. San Francisco, CA.

"Bernie and Matt." - NT
Day 269 Sheltering in place with friends and neighbors.

Day 266

December 12, 2020. Sunset 4:51 PM. San Francisco, CA.

"Bernie, Matt and Hayley on the third day of Hanukkah" - NT
Day 266 Sheltering in place.