Saturday, May 28, 2011

Mule Days, Bishop, California

Mule Days take place every year in Bishop, California, with donkeys, mules, and horses descending on this small town from all over the USA and even Canada. This year's participation was only slightly smaller than usual, given the outbreak of the equine virus, deadly to horses but not mules, although the latter can carry and spread the disease.

See other reflections at James' REFLECTIONS WEEKEND.

Friday, May 27, 2011

SKYWATCH--The Sierra Wave


My friend told me this cloud formation is a Sierra Wave. In any case, it was worth the shot.

See other clouds and skies on SKYWATCH FRIDAY.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Wild irises and tame horses

Am now in Bishop, California, in the Eastern Sierras, visiting another high school friend. This is my third trip to Bishop, and I love it more each time. In this photo you can see the Sierras, some tame horses, and wild irises.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

ABC WEDNESDAY "S" is for 'Squadron"

A flock of sheep, a school of fish, and ....a squadron of pelicans? I don't think so, but that's what this formation made me think of.

See other S's on ABC WEDNESDAY.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sinful

Yes, you're seeing it right. Six layers of sinfully rich chocolate cake. This dessert is a slice of the Mother Lode cake served at Claim Jumper restaurant in Fontana, California, my next stop after Palos Verdes. A friend from my high school and her husband took me there....and no, we didn't order this. Took this shot through the display case.

What do you say? How many calories are here?

Monday, May 23, 2011

Leaving Palos Verdes....

Am on my way out of Palos Verdes, but by car.... Thank you, Tash, of PALOS VERDES DAILY PHOTO for a wonderful, nostalgic stay.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

SUNDAY BRIDGES--for dummies....

Back to Sunday Bridges for me, totally by accident. With Tash of PALOS VERDES DAILY PHOTO, I visited a library book sale.


I'm not a card player, so I didn't buy this book, but here it is for you....



See other bridges at Louis La Vache's
SUNDAY BRIDGES.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

The Madonna Inn

My very good friend in San Luis Obispo took me to lunch at the city's famous Madonna Inn, which was delicious. Here are some of the Inn's glass drinking goblets.

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REFLECTIONS WEEKEND.

Friday, May 20, 2011

SKYWATCH FRIDAY--Blimp over Palos Verdes

Here I am in Palos Verdes, California, where I'm being graciously hosted by Tash of Palos Verdes Daily Photo. Tash took me for dinner last night at Admiral Risty's by the ocean. What a view....and meal....and a blimp to boot.

See other skies, and perhaps a blimp or two, at
SKYWATCH FRIDAY.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

The Mystery Spot


Moving right along on my California visit route. On the way to a friend who lives in San Luis Obispo, I stopped at the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz. A fun place, even though it's really based on an optical illusion rather than 'strange gravitational or magnetic forces'. Waters flow uphill, balls roll upward, tall people become shorter while short ones appear taller...

And when the tour's over you get a free bumper sticker....

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

ABC WEDNESDAY -R is for Road Trip


Sniff, sniff...leaving Napa and my friends....it was wonderful. Now on to see other friends!

See other R's on ABC WEDNESDAY.

CLASH OF COLORS

 If you haven't had your coffee yet, this willwake you up. i