Roger's Gardens always amazing...

iPhone6 <> Friday December12, 2014<> OC


Mr. Roger made out ok today....

Roger's Gardens always has amazing things.  Things for the garden things for the house and things that give good ideas for both.  Today the succulents caught my eye.  They are so thick and rubbery, there are also so many different kinds.  Some have the most interesting shapes and colors.  Today we came home with Hydrangeas and ferns for the front porch, there is a birthday party looming.  Elizabeth also found some items for the party like stars, star napkin holders and a crown...   Pictures of these next week...  

People watching, guess where?

Link for Mobile

iPhone6 <> Time-laps <>  Someplace Fun <> Dec. 12, 2014

Love this place.  When we left Redlands it was raining like crazy.  We get down here and there was sunshine, couldn't believe it.  Must have rained earlier because the crowds were not crazy.

Thursday drive to Portland

Walla Walla

 Touchet, Columbia River, Washington Oregon Boarder, Hat Rock State Park, Highway 84, The Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Locks, Multnomah Falls,

Portland

I am sure that for some you these names and places have images that have been engrained into your minds.  From a beautiful summer drive to never knowing where the black ice will be along the river. My folks did this drive Thursday evening and mom got a couple good pictures. I am sure they are out the Mini window at full cruz.

 iPhone5s <> Columbia River <> Dec 11, 2014

Last Year's Boots...

iPhone6 <> December 10, 2014 <> Pepe Boots

Girls boots...  The foot grows faster than the boots are worn out. Guess I have to be glad of that year over year.  But they are such cool boots.. Oh well photographed and uploaded to eBay.. Size 35 no more.

Last week we actually got rain in southern California.

Driving and taking pictures with an iPhone
I am sure that is ticketable
but fun none the less.

iPhone6 <> Driving Somewhere in Redlands <> December 3, 2014

Bear Mountain had just opened, rain was starting on Thursday, someone was convinced that Friday would be great day for skiing local.  Sounded good till the storm only produced rain in the local mountains.  No skiing on Friday but glad to have any precipitation we can in southern California.

Best Macchiato in town.

iPhone6Plus <> Stell Coffee and Tea <> 12-4-14 <> 0830

Best Macchiato in town, yes I do believe that statement.  I have had others and keep coming back.  My usual routine is drop Caroline off at school swing by Stell.  My regular is Macchiato, these guys know what they are doing.. You don't have to order espresso macchiato or even be as specific as double espresso shot with a little steamed half and half no foam..  There are some very commercial places that you have to be that specific to get what you want.   On days that Elizabeth is off work or post call we will go by and my order will be two Macchiatos to-go.   The go part gives us a great little paper cup of goodness.   To-go because we don't want to be part of the crowd today or we have the dog with us.  A few amazing sips wile sitting in the car in the parking lot and off we go.   Well this day for what ever reason we went in ordered pastries 2 x Macchs for here and found a table.

Wow what a great presentation and amazing coffee.

Hats off to Robbie his wife and the crew at Stell. I love to be able to support local business when possible.

@Stell_Coffee_And_Tea

Crooked Trunk

iPhone6Plus <> Taken 11-15-14 AM <> Redlands

This is such a huge tree, it towers up over the back of the property.  The trunk is also so crooked, even more that is pictured.  The roots dig into a slope and must go and go to be able to hang on like they do.  I often look closely to see if there is any dirt that has moved around the base.  No joke this tree could cause some damage if it came crashing down

Rain in southern California

iPhone6 <> 11-30-14 <> Somewhere near the 105 and 405 <> Thanks @cathyghazal

Just enough rain in southern California to make a rainbow, do a number on traffic from LAX, and get the car dirty.

Great photo from Walla Walla WA.

Ready for a white Christmas.

iPhone4s ❄️ Nov 29, 2014 ❄️ NewSnow

Photo sent from Walla Walla WA. An inch of new snow and overnight low of 9 degrees to follow.  Wow that is hard to imagine with southern Cailifornia having 81 degrees in the last couple days. 

I see some one is ready for their white Christmas.  

Tonka Truck

iphone4s <> 10-20-2013 <> Aperture post porcessing




When I saw this rusty old Tonka trunk I was taken back to the time when I was a kid and loved to play in the dirt.  My cousins had a full set of these trucks.  Dump trunk, grader, front end loader.  We could spend many an afternoon and making roads.  I remember being covered with dirt from head to toe. This also brings back memories of my recently passed aunt.  The dirt was never a big deal, she would roll right along with it.  Bring us into what we would now call a mud room.  Utility type bathroom and with a big sink right off the garage before the kitchen and get us cleaned up.  Make sure we had a great lunch and ship us back out to continue our Interstate Highway..   I know it sounds so cliche but how fast time flies.  I have a child who is past the age of playing in the dirt with trucks...  I only hope I can roll with the mud and dirt as well as my my aunt did.

Kids Art Mixed Media

Kids Art
Start by drawing with pencil on paper, take a picture with your iPhone or iPad. Go to Tumblr find cool background patten. Load into app Superimpose, mix and match media until the masterpiece is created.

Then dad posted on Flickr for the word to see, dad why?

Autumn colors

iPhone6Pluse

Amazing fall colors.  Growing up in Idaho fall used to be my favorite season. In Southern California there is no such thing as four seasons so when I see trees like this it really takes me back home.  For some reason what I remember most is riding motorcycles up in the foothills.   I remember larger parts of canyons being bright red with fall colored leaves.  Nothing beats the cold frosty morning with a nice warm afternoon...   I am going to check and see what the temp is right now in Pocatello Idaho..

Wow 26 deg at 10:19 pm,,,    yep that is how I remember it..

DWag

Nothing boosts a shopping day like Starbucks

Edited with Paper Camera
Taken with iPhone6Plus
Starbucks order: Cotton Candy Frappuccino X2
Duppio light Breve

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