Decked out in Answer Gear, a Red Bull wrapped Bell Moto 8 helmet, Alpine Stars Boots, on board his San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Yamaha yz450f, James Bubba Stewart is doing what most motocross fans feared he’d do in the 09 supercross season. James Stewart is riding alone. Sure the #1 of Chad Reed showed a flash of brilliance at Anaheim 1, but ever since the opening round it’s been a snooze fest for us fans with exception to the 250 class. I sure hope that Chad Reed or  Ryan Villopoto can help me stop wishing Stewart gets a horrible start as the gate drops on the remainder of the races this season.

Photo: Steve Cox (photochop ME)

Below is a photo essay of a 1 day trip I recently took with my good friends Adam Harteau and Ruben Frausto to Baja.

Contemplating dropping into this bowl in Ensenada.

Ruben Frausto getting hot with a tailslide on this mini ramp in the projects.

Adam and Ruben sample the local fare at a taco stand in Ensenada.

We spotted this snake in the middle of the road.

Agitated, coiled and ready to strike.

This is the view from the front porch of the house we stayed in.

Adam stakes his claim on some acreage to build his shipping container dream home.

Ruben shows Adam the promise land.

Sample of the plant life in Baja.

Adam prays for surf.

Adam requests another shot of Cazadores.

Random rock formation.

These are the trucks of two separate groups of mussel farmers.

Fernando makes us some instant coffee.

The sun sets on day one.

Image: Price Latimer Agah.

While visiting with our family recently in Palm Springs we had the opportunity to hang out with Gary McCord and Ian Baker-Finch. Considering I’ve not yet played a single game of golf, I decided against burdening these guys on the green with my lack luster skills. While eating dinner the night before the thought did cross my mind as I got to witness Gary light up the night while discussing his dream cruise to Somalia. If you’re into golf its no doubt you know who these guys are. If you are not check them out as they analyze the game and give their commentary about golf and it’s players on CBS.

What can I say?, Tommy is one of my all time favorites. Style, Freshness, Individuality, Creative, Non-Conforming.

Image courtesy of Arktip #47.

Artist: Mark Gonzales, courtesy of the artist.

Tonight we went out with our dear friend Mimi and watched Jean-Yves Thibaudet play with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra at the Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. It was a fabulous performance. There are three more nights of performances by Thibaudet. A must see if you are in LA.

A view of the ceiling in the founders lounge. Designed by architect Frank Gehry.

A view of the stage before the orchestra performed.

The pipe organ, we’ve yet to hear.