It was nice of some of you to notice that out 10th year "blogga-versary" came and went back in May. I guess we'd celebrate….but it seems that we're never home and I kinda stopped all that stuff a few years back. I did notice however that we were coming up to post #3000 soon. Considering that I started this little blog with no objective in mind….it was the suggestion of Reid from Ono Kine Grindz (we miss you man). His blog really hit home for an expat Kama'aina….the things I missed, the food mainly. So I just started typing…and we haven't stopped since.
With that milestone in sight, I decided to finish something I started back at the end of 2012….yes, 2012. I call it the "Big List". It's a listing of all the restaurants (I might have missed a few) that we've done posts on going back to the beginning. I completed it a few weeks ago. It's an interesting list and you can find it under pages on our sidebar. I've also included photos that were sitting around in folders that for some reason I forgot to delete, or have posted only to my Flickr account. For me, it's the listing of places that have closed (at the bottom) that brings back a nostalgic feeling….. Thanks to the folks who have already noticed it and commented. Please check it out and let me know what you think. I'll try to create pages for our travels as well.
I can't go further without thanking Cathy and Ed from Yuma. Without their help, this blog would not exist. It is as much their blog as mine. Much has changed over the years; social media and instant delivery (and gratification) has taken over….we just keep chugging along. Just think, we started in 2005; the first iPhone was released in 2007, Twitter was launched in 2006, remember MySpace?
Anyway, I decided to celebrate and went to Sushi Yaro and had some sashimi.
This is after all, still a food blog.
I'm not sure if anyone has been with us since the beginning, but a really warm mahalo to you if you've been here all these years.
And just to go off on one of my usual digressions, Sammy and Frankie have been along for the ride the entire way. And this gets me thinking about when they first became part of the family.
As always….thanks so much for visiting, reading, and commenting….all these years!
Congrats Kirk! Keep up the great work!
Congrats on 3k! This blog has been a regular rotation of pages I visit for many years now, and I’ve enjoyed it the entire time,
Congrats! This blog has also been on my rotation since 2007. How time flies. Found some great food and wisdom on this site
happy bloggaversary & 3000 posts! enjoy your posts, keep up the good work:)
Congrats Kirk! Thank you so much for doing what you do, it’s been a pleasure reading you all these years. All your posts are high quality and I love hearing what you think about food. If I swing by San Diego sometime I’d love to share a bite with you!
Da Boyz!!!!! and as pups… so cute an glad they are still well. I always like when you mention them and show their pics. Congrats on the blogiversary of mmm-yoso! I always check your blog first before trying a new place in the Kearny Mesa area, to see if you (or Cathy or Ed) have already tried it (usually you have). And also just to see different parts of the world on your travels. One of my favorite blogs. Wishing you many more years of happy eating and traveling and blogging!
Thanks so much for giving us a window on the SD food scene and your life. It’s been a fun ride and hopefully will continue for at least another 3000 posts!
thanks for all your work. the posts are funny, inspiring, interesting, challenging, and sometimes a bit wierd (I mean spam, really?) and something I look forward to reading every damn time. Pat yourself on the back, amigo.
Thanks Alan!
Hi Jason – Thanks for all your visits and comments!
Over 8 years Denver? Thanks so much!
I’ll try Kat!
That would be great HH! Anytime!
Thanks so much Dancing!
I hope so Docrailgun! Thanks for commenting!
Mmmmm Spam! Really Ken, really!Thanks so much for all your visits and comments!
You should put an asterisk next to each reastuarant that S&F have enjoyed. 🙂
I should Jan! But they were there mostly for the ride!
Congrats and thanks for the kind words. It is nice to be included and the blog has made me a wiser person in all kinds of ways – for example, I never would have bought a digital camera etc.
And maybe that smart phone, right Ed???? Though I think Tina might be responsible for that one! It’s been an honor and a pleasure!