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?

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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