We enjoyed the blue sky as it was coming out behind the clouds yesterday morning as we drove up the San Marcos pass. Wishing you blue skies wherever the road may lead you! "Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see Bluebirds Singing a song Nothing but bluebirds All day long" ~ Irvi
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05/31/2020
This morning as we were driving up to Santa Ynez to enjoy a sit down breakfast at the Baker's Table, we spotted creature activity in our lane 30 feet ahead. We stopped and saw this Turkey Mamma with 5 little poults (that is the name baby turkeys are given). I thought you would like to know in ca
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05/30/2020
We parked right by a barber shop yesterday, when we stopped at a shopping center in order to get one of Quincy's favorite foods. The shop was open, and there were happy guys inside getting their look back, and happy barbers back at work. It was fun to see happy guys coming out with big smiles on
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05/30/2020
Last meal we ate out was breakfast at Cold Spring Tavern on March 14th. So we were jumping for joy and delighted to get the news that one of our favorite eateries in Carpinteria was once again open for business. We decided to stop in for lunch today at Rincon Brewery (pictured above).Our two fav
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05/29/2020
Yesterday afternoon after finishing our work, we took a walk and explored the Carpinteria bluffs, Nature Reserve. We have both taken pictures of this spot in different seasons, and it continues to enchant us every time. We stop and gaze at the trail to the beach, and occasionally we will walk do
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05/29/2020
A remarkable brand is memorable, easy to understand, easy to refer. Yesterday, as we were about to pull out of our parking spot at Ace Hardware, we spotted this Fence Factory truck. Here is an example of remarkable branding explained. The branding on this truck tells you exactly what they do. It
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05/28/2020
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb I took this picture last Saturday in Los Olivos, and since then I have been trying to identify which time of weeping tree this is. It is not a weeping willow although that was our first impression.
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05/27/2020
On our walk this morning in the wee hours, we potted this turban shell with a baby sea star growing on its side. Turbans are a sea snail, and they grow so does their shell. All kinds of sea shells and sea plants use the shell as an additional place to live. This is the first time I have see a
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05/26/2020
This morning's low tide was at 6:30AM, which suited us perfectly. There were many dog walkers, fishermen, and gulls. Every one greeted each other with a cheery good morning. We saw a dog running in and out of the waves barking.We stopped to see why he was barking...and there they were: a pod
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05/25/2020
Today, is the last day of the long weekend. This weekend is often regarded as the beginning of summer, and the barbecue season. In our opinion, this is also the time to take a moment to honor all those who have served as well as those who continue to serve and protect our freedom as a nation.
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05/25/2020