TRAMS and BRIDGES and Such Things

June 8, 2016June 14, 2016 | jesh stg

My new header is a fountain in Irvine Center where we used to shop when living in Southern California (own photo)

WEEKLY BLURB: As in my previous posts of the Open Air Museum in the Netherlands, close to Arnhem, near the German border. Not only buildings and living conditions of the previous centuries, but also things to eat back then – such as candy, pastries, breads, next to today’s fast-food. Also, games, and skills like weaving, black smith, farming, wood logging, etc. A great way for kids to learn about history.

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THE GOOD: & Sky Watch, Pink Sat. & Good Fences). Draw bridge. Since Holland was originally 3/4 or more water, you see many canals and bridges. Front gables of the roofs 17th-18th century. Look up on Google “Zaanse Schans” if you like to see more of this area

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In memory of the people who were killed Sunday morning in Orlando, Fl. Wishing strength for their grieving families.

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THE FUN: Doors of an old tram – love to ride the tram. Pleasant memories. (Tue Treasure, Tue Travel)

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THE RANDOM: How to thatch a roof – seen in Open Air museum near Arnhem (Tue Texture, Trees & Bushes).

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Old-fashioned feeding trough
Friday Hunt:
begin with X: Fancy feeding X (trough) legs
Week’s favorite: drawbridge
Wet (water): pond below

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Two chickens from my daughter’s stash:) The only photo not taken in The Open Air Museum (Sat. Critters)

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Windmill – front (on right) & back (on left) – getting energy from the Wind and streaming water.
The middle part of the roof has the same finish as that of a thatched roof. On the bottom is where the miller and his family have their living quarters. ( Weekend Reflect, Blue Mon, ABC Wed.)

At the same time have fun with SEASONS – Local Jocals

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IMAGINE THAT

March 7, 2016March 26, 2016 | jesh stg

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My daily life in the kitchen. For some this may be an odd combination, but for me, it’s a common sight:) I imagine other worlds with my brushes. Can be messy, so after I’m done, I need clean brushes – to the point where the brush is falling off the handle (on the right) because the wood is so wet:) In my living room, the lipstick plant (below) draws all the attention!

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My point was to capture the gold top of the tower in Jackson, CA … oops …
But oh, a barn door for Thursday to the rescue!

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Warm Heart: it’s long after December has gone, but don’t want to wait till the end of the year with this , because it’s priceless!
Three of my grands came on Christmas day afternoon with their parents, proudly dressed up in snow gear, because the day before snow had just fallen. The bag was too tight to get the present ( blanket) out. Opa (Grandpa) had a great solution how to unwrap a present Just keep pulling, Peach!

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Friday Hunt from Eden Hills
Start with K: Koi fish
Favorite: first pic with my brushes:)
Flower: Lipstick plant flowers

Seeing these Koi fish swim, I imagine what it would be like to live in the water.
Rainforest building Huntington Libr. Gardens Pasadena, CA

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Just so you know this was really seen from my deck, I left the tops of these trees in:) Imagine what this looks like…

What you think of MY face’?
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FIRST RAIN IN FALL

Aside | October 5, 2015October 24, 2015 | jesh stg

Between Los Angeles and Sacramento several farmers were not able to grow their crops this year because of the drought – a sad sight, driving by their empty land … they need a solution – Urgently!

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Monday the temps in Southern Cal. Dropped significantly, and at night when going home
to the hotel the first rain drops splattered on our car window.

Was gone for a week to participate in an art show in Laguna Niguel (Southern California) –
great for new connections! All I had with me was an old IPad that was a major frustration
because I was not able to link or comment on your blogs. Nor was I able to load up pics,
luckily had access to my media file and retrieved this from Fall last year.

A simple wine red door for Thursday Doors

Cest la vie! The rest was peachy keen though, and now I’m back on Wed. evening
to add some more to this post:)

Outside the restaurant, the many lights and reflections at the Spectrum in Irvine,
make eating a meal at the Thai cuisine a festive experience

Terence, RUN …they’re back! I don’t want my pic taken again

This fence is actually white, but because darkness began to set in, it appears blue-ish:)

HELLO SKY, WE ARE BACK HOME!
(Six Words Saturday)

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UP TO THE FOURTH OF JULY

June 28, 2015July 3, 2015 | jesh stg

THE GOOD: From the bottom of my heart I hope that the freedom this country used to have
will be regained and it once more will be the land of the free and the brave

WEEKLY BLURB: my personal opinion!
Being a Dutchman I have lived here for about 30 years, (plus 4 years earlier during studies) and for the first time I have fleeting thoughts of wanting to go back. Being a researcher, it is frustrating to discover since this president has been in office, the USA has become divided, and many things have been put in place that are so un-American, I am baffled.
Yet, it is the way things have been put in place is what disturbs me most. A president who consistently lies about his own life and keeps going against the constitution, weakens the army, and divides the people. You do not know what goes on here if you live outside the USA!!

THE RANDOM: The Big Question is where will we be on the 4th of July?
In Solvang (California), like the past few years? Because ….they have a great small town parade….
a great opportunity to take pics!

THE FUN: Probably not in San Diego, because of horrendous parking on this day,
but may be in Encinitas, not far from there. This bakery is out of this world …
a very interesting spice shop behind, where they even have a rock Himalayan salt block
… a huge yarn store, but that will be closed on the 4th …

Go to Dry Town on an antique store hunt? Right at the main road – so a Fence is good!

Or go to the park for lunch? But the little ones are kind of wary of the aggressive and loud geese

Or, paint at beautiful Yosemite Nat. Park, like on Fathers Day? A
Michigan couple on vacation passing, took this pic

Roses from one of the 7 rose bushes we had at our previous house.
For me, roses are one of the most festive flowers

Never seen a black and white fire work, but allez mes amis (“ok, my friends,” loosely
translated), it’s for the meme:) )

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO BE?
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FESTIVE TOUCHES and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

December 31, 2014January 1, 2015 | jesh stg

With a short get away a big thank you to all my bloggie friends and hosts of the memes – I enjoyed your interest and comments thoroughly – a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Christmas Tree lights with fence
on the way

A December wedding in Los Angeles of our friend John. a graphic designer, who worked for some very well known big corporations
left: water Right: wine and below: flowers

he had a yearly Open House to make a Christmas card