It was a lovely day...

We had rain today...all day. That's a real rarity for us and especially this year. It was lovely though. The kind of day you want to stay in and be cozy and warm. We even had a fire in the fireplace.

Talk about weird spring weather. :))

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This week's activity...

We spent an afternoon in the Ventura Harbor recently. It started out very cold and overcast but quickly warmed up and the sun came out. It ended up being a gorgeous afternoon near the water.

We enjoyed our time at the harbor. There's a really good seafood restaurant and a couple of great walks to take.

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We take a lot of "sunday drives"...

and they are not always taken on a Sunday. When we say we've taken a "Sunday" drive we mean that we've decided to see where the day takes us. It's a nice way to relax and it's always an adventure since there are no expectations. Today we ended up at the Channel Islands Harbor, but on a side we usually don't frequent. It's definitely the more "shabby" side of the harbor as there are two buildings that have been deserted. They were once a restaurant and hotel. I remember them from the 1970's when they were both very "ritzy" places. It's a shame to see the decrepit state these buildings are now in. Even so, there is beauty to be found if you look for it.

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Take care,

My theme is ...orange...

I like the idea of composing a mosaic by color. Hope you like it too!

These photos are from locations in Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Channel Islands, and Ventura, CA.

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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.