Well, we pulled off another impromptu Oysterfeast with just about zero planning. Text message at noon had us in motion in seconds, and we were on the road by 1pm fully prepared to feast. Took about 2 hours to get up to Drake's Oyster farm, and shortly thereafter we pulled up at the vista point of Heart's Desire on Tomales Bay.

6 of us put down 100 oysters in about 3 hours. Some were raw, some were grilled, all were delicious. Grilling oysters is the easiest thing in the world. Simply pile up some coals, light'em up, let them burn till they're gray and the flame is out, then toss the oysters directly on the hot coals. When an oyster pops open, spoon a little garlic butter sauce or wine (or beer) into the shell, let it roast for flavor and then devour with your favorite topping. After that it was a dip in the Bay waters, then a smooth ride home, back into San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Tunes were a key aspect of the drive. The iPod delivered a good mix, but it's important to keep it fresh with some new music. The Bicycles have a summer-time Beach Boys pop groove with some nice layers and sweet lyrics. Sunroof open. And summer isn't summer without festivals. From Relix we've got a big selection of All Good Festival and High Sierra music streams. The download links don't seem to be working, but you can subscribe to the podcast there. Last offering is Thievery Corporation on KCRW. They aren't my favorite, but my wife loves them and there are moments when their grooves do slip in the right places.

It's been hot in SF, and I love it. Summer rules.