One of my favorite places...

I love the High Sierras...especially in the summer.

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New Hummingbird activity...

over here.

Long Beach Swap Meet

Yesterday we went to the LB swap meet. It was the most crowded we've ever seen it....tons and tons of people and therefore, not as much fun as usual. It was difficult to see everything and to get pics, but I got a few. The weather was just right. It was in the low 60s for most of the day with intermittent cloud cover which kept it from getting too hot. Just perfect for a stroll throught the swap meet.

We did find a treasure. I won't share it just yet because I'm not quite sure what we have or what we'll do with it. But, it was exciting!!

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A sign of the times...

We took one of our Sunday drives yesterday and ended up at the water, as we very often do. This time however, it was sad. This area has basically been deserted and the buildings, while full of furniture, are being left to the elements. It's beautiful in a rustic sort of way, but it's sad because this corner developement could be so much more.

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Playing around a bit...

with some Kim Klassen textures.

We've got a Hummingbird nest...

It seems way too early in the season for this. Especially since there is no protection and/or camoflage provided by this leafless tree. But upon further investigation, I discovered that leaves don't only provide camoflage. They also provide shade from the hot sun and high temps. Since we're not having high temperatures right now I suppose this is OK, but I'm still worried about predators (in the form of Ravens) being able to find this nest. This is the third year this nest has been rebuilt and reused. I'm so glad because it's fun to watch the babies grow and leave the nest on their own.

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How was yours?

We had a glorious weekend!

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A lovely drive.

I recently took a day-trip up to the Solvang and Los Olivos areas. It's always a lovely drive and a great time. I start my visit at an "organic" country road-side stand, then head over to a great quilt shop and the local lavendar farm, and then I stop at a nursery/gift shop, where these photos were taken. The owner's dog was giving me the tour.

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Lavendar plants line the many walkways in our neighborhood and the smell is heavenly, as you can imagine.

This was taken at the Farmer's Market in Westlake Village. I can't remember the name of this "flower," but it's part of the Aloe Vera family. At least that's what I was told. Incredible, isn't it? This is SOOC.

Taken at the Farmer's Market in Westlake Village in direct sunlight!