Central Valley Weekend

I spent the weekend in the Central Valley.  Had a wonderful time.  My grandchildren are growing up so fast.  It was very nice to see everyone.

Bunny Trail

I was out early this morning running errands and grocery shopping.  Upon my return I found this surprise gift left on my porch by what I assume to be a bunny.  As always click on image for a larger view.

Tide Pool Man

It was low tide so we decided to go explore the tide pools.  The beach below the Ritz-Carleton was almost deserted.  A big change from the mobs of people found here in the summer.

Gravelin Gertie

My Dad was in the China-Burma-India theater during WWII.  He helped build the Ledo road in India among other projects while there.  The vehicle in the picture has the name Gravelin Gertie painted on the door.  We have he and his generation to thank for our freedoms and way of life we have today.

Beach Fun

Without these photos I'd have forgotten how much I enjoyed going to Sunset Beach with my Grandmother when I was a child.  This would have been circa 1950 or so.

Warm Summer-Like Night

Tuesday night was warm and and with a mid-summer temperature and blossom-scented fragrances.

Spring is in sight

Mourning Doves are starting to hang out in the backyard about sundown.  A sure sign that Spring is just around the corner.

The clock lost an hour last night and right on cue we've been served up a glorious day here in the beautiful part of California.

Bixby Creek Bridge

Located on scenic California Highway 1 13.3 miles South of Carmel, Bixby Creek Bridge was one of the largest single-arch concrete bridges in the world when it was completed in 1932.  It is 714 feet long and has a main span of 320 feet. 300,000 feet of timber, excavation of 4,700 cubic yards of earth and rock and 45,000 sacks of cement transported from San Andreas and Davenport (near Santa Cruz) were part of the equation for solid and long-lasting construction.

Grandpa Jones

This gentleman is my great great Grandpa Jones.  Last month would have been his 175th birthday.  He died at the ripe old age of 86 in 1921.  He is buried in the Cone Cemetery in Cone, TX.