The Milk Man...

Save a glass, jug friendly drinking...and yes, that is his personal gallon.

...note the fine concentration skills

testing

and here he is ...the Milk Man ;)

"Glamping"... well sort of

A little camping weekend with my intrepid friends, Lucy and Janet @ Pinnacles Nat'l Monument. Ours was a haven situated amongst the Church group, the Boys scout group, the Techie-not-sure-who-they-are group...and here we were...the group of 3 moms...

The second night, all the groups departed,and I soloed it. It was then that I found the true Native  groups come out... when the dust had subsided... the quail methodically inspected the sites for tasty debris that was too small for the rambunctious crows.  The Turkeys strutted past, airing their domestic disputes... for all to see (Quails...not impressed...said "go to counseling").  The deer bounded over the fences... with an impressive disdain for barriers.   And way way way up high, keeping an eye on all, were the Condors. make sure you click on 'read more' for more pics.

My feet and my view

Hike...to the Bat Caves...Pinnacles

There they are...what's left of the volcanoes...the Pinnacles

Sweet trail winding up amongst the boulders

ahhhh...follow the white arrow? And gosh darn it, should have brought a flash light....hmmmm guess maybe not following the arrow today. Gonna leave those caves to Batman

Robin's escape hatch...when Batman becomes too crazed about that white arrow

Sphinx at Pinnacles...tell me you can see it too...

Inspiration everywhere...colors and patterns from the weekend

Heading south on 101, a quick turn onto route 25...eh voila...a veritable feast for the eyes...

Now I have a new found appreciation for those vibrant little lettuce leaves that just breathe nutrients onto my plate

This gorgeous swath of natural colors was found on my hike to see the caves at Pinnacles.Mixed with the grey green of the lichen, a supreme palette

texture texture texture

Pattern pattern pattern

Guess who came to town!

Bobo and Bobette

Escape to the River...and the Ocean

Conversing on the deck... in the sun. So relaxing. So great

Turned a little chilly as a poser rainstorm threatened

Rebel...Rebel

Lucy and Rebel and stick

...is this a March calendar shot or what!?!

Bridaliscious... My efforts at the Gumps' Bridal Event

The main floor...letting the future brides in...oooooh ahhhhh...cakes and flowers oh my

This is my tribute to the Turks & Caicos...

think of the Caribbean sea, and places where the super rich hide their money. Orchids just tumbling down from the sky, papayas grow naturally sliced, and life is oh so good

And here, we find ourselves in the Hudson River Valley, enjoying a feast of bread, eggs and grapes.

lots to drink at this party...

Then after having changed our outfits, we stroll on over to Knightsbridge, where we come across 4 very stylish gentlemen having drinks and something quite elegant in their yellow bowls...hmmmm

with fabulous framed place cards, so the four gentlemen know where to sit, and those versatile bow ties

 

that can wrap both your neck and your napkin