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05/10/2011 05:37:21 PM · #1 |
Well,  PennyClick and I are in California now, in the hills above San Jose. I just played a round of golf with my brother in law at his club, and that was lovely, warm and sunny and green. I'll process some snapshots of that shortly. Yesterday Penny and I went trolling around in the redwood hills above Hillside, and had a nice al fresco lunch under some big trees:
 
So that's it for starters. We'll be messing around out here for a little more than a month, so check this spot for future updates :-)
R.
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05/10/2011 06:37:05 PM · #2 |
| Have fun in California while I'm in England, where the only time it's sunny is when I'm revising for exams LOL. |
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05/10/2011 07:11:24 PM · #3 |
Ahh, sunny California! How jealous am I! It's been a cold and rather unpleasant Spring here. Have fun out there... oh wait, looks like you already are!
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05/10/2011 08:36:22 PM · #4 |
as one who has studied the weather patterns of Northern California for more years than I care to can remember,
these two selected the best time of all to visit our fair land. |
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05/10/2011 08:46:23 PM · #5 |
| Ooh, San Jose? Enjoy the weather here! :). Are you planning on going up to the James Lick Observatory at any point? |
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05/10/2011 09:19:20 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by esasafe:
Ooh, San Jose? Enjoy the weather here! :). Are you planning on going up to the James Lick Observatory at any point? |
I hadn't actually thought of that but it's not a bad idea; been what, 40 years since I've been there? Long time, anyway? Why, you work there?
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05/10/2011 10:12:31 PM · #7 |
| wow... a little more than a month. I can't even begin to imagine an adventure that long... |
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05/10/2011 10:15:49 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by esasafe:
Ooh, San Jose? Enjoy the weather here! :). Are you planning on going up to the James Lick Observatory at any point? |
I hadn't actually thought of that but it's not a bad idea; been what, 40 years since I've been there? Long time, anyway? Why, you work there?
R. |
Oh, no I don't work there, nor have I shot there before (although from some of my friends' photos it looks like an amazing view) - I suggested it because I've heard it was a good place to get some nice photos. Haven't actually been shooting very long, so I just stick to places around my area. |
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05/10/2011 10:33:39 PM · #9 |
| We will be in the San Diego area for about a week at the first part of June. I'm jealous I wish I was there already! |
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05/10/2011 11:14:04 PM · #10 |
any plans to come near LA?
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05/10/2011 11:58:08 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by esasafe:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by esasafe:
Ooh, San Jose? Enjoy the weather here! :). Are you planning on going up to the James Lick Observatory at any point? |
I hadn't actually thought of that but it's not a bad idea; been what, 40 years since I've been there? Long time, anyway? Why, you work there?
R. |
Oh, no I don't work there, nor have I shot there before (although from some of my friends' photos it looks like an amazing view) - I suggested it because I've heard it was a good place to get some nice photos. Haven't actually been shooting very long, so I just stick to places around my area. |
Lick Observatory/Mt. "Ham Cams" |
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05/11/2011 01:28:39 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by mgarsteck:
any plans to come near LA? |
Nope. Furthest south we're likely to get is Morro Bay, and maybe not even that far.
R. |
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05/11/2011 01:44:22 AM · #13 |
| What fun! Hope you and Penny have a ball. My wife and I plan on getting down that way this year, likely later in the summer. Beautiful country. |
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05/11/2011 02:27:16 AM · #14 |
| Enjoy! Let me know if you change your mind and wander South. |
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05/11/2011 03:26:19 AM · #15 |
| I'm very envious, always wanted to go there, keep us up to date with how it goes and i hope you have a brilliant trip. |
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05/13/2011 12:13:17 PM · #16 |
Just to prove we're actually HERE... Took the family to the airport yesterday, then did a quick circuit of the NorthCoast, as far up as Pt. Reyes. Stopped for a classic tourist picture of the golden gate, but did it with a twist. I present... (drum roll)
Chaining the gate
R. |
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05/13/2011 12:50:29 PM · #17 |
| You look so happy and healthy! I love it! :) |
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05/14/2011 06:33:08 PM · #18 |
Alrighty! We made it to Yosemite! Woke at 4:30 ayem, on the road at 5 ayem, got to Yosemite about 9:30 ayem (whatta drive) and this is us at Tunnel View overlook. Apparently we are gonna get drenched with rain tomorrow, but fortunately we have a lovely, spacious B&B room by the river, so we'll be good to relax :-) Penny's got some pics of that, for later. Meanwhile:
R & P |
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05/14/2011 09:04:36 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
... then did a quick circuit of the NorthCoast, as far up as Pt. Reyes. ... |
So, you got within 10 miles of me. Perhaps some day...
Enjoy your visit, it's why I moved here. |
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05/14/2011 09:09:14 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by C_Steve_G:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
... then did a quick circuit of the NorthCoast, as far up as Pt. Reyes. ... |
So, you got within 10 miles of me. Perhaps some day...
Enjoy your visit, it's why I moved here. |
It's VERY likely we'll be heading back to Pt Reyes on a day trip after memorial day, to walk into the seashore. Want to show us around?
R. |
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05/14/2011 09:39:31 PM · #21 |
| I just love sonoma, beats the hell out of L.A. maybe when I retire at 112,lol |
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05/16/2011 04:51:02 PM · #22 |
Our last day at Yosemite, Here's a snapshot to show how we lucked out with fresh snowfalls the last 2 nights down to 5,000 feet. I'm keeping the best shots aside until I've chosen one for the May FS :-)
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05/16/2011 06:03:37 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by PennyClick:
Our last day at Yosemite, Here's a snapshot to show how we lucked out with fresh snowfalls the last 2 nights down to 5,000 feet. I'm keeping the best shots aside until I've chosen one for the May FS :-)
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so nice to see in fresh snow. i look forward to seeing your FS entry. so where to next? |
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05/16/2011 07:25:22 PM · #24 |
| How fabulous, going around for a month, taking photos! Lucky you were able to get to Yosemite even. |
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05/16/2011 08:09:16 PM · #25 |
| Penny, I have to say that beard of his is much more kempt since you showed up on the scene... |
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