My Studious Grandsons
On the way through the Bay Area I thought it would be nice to get a few shots of my Grandsons. Shots that will remind me of just how serious, studious and mature these lovely young men really are.
El Diablo
The Masked Avenger
Lippy
No More Paparazzi!
Goofy Face #387
The Headless Car Monster
If I Hear One More Sound Out Of You Guys!
The Boys
Travel Buddies
Yes, we are. We’ve been hitting the road together for a long time now. Things have changed over time. Between Wendi, Emma and myself, we seem to have reached a phase in our lives where the pace of the trip is dictated by the availability of rest areas. On the positive side, if there is one, it’s probably nature’s way of saying “slow down and stop jiggling“. Even with all the rest stops I can’t imagine traveling without them.
Wendi on the tram to the Getty
Road Dog
Cha, Cha, Cha
Emma strolls the beach in De Mar.
Happy Hour
Beach Hokey Pokey
Wendi & the Bellers in Del Mar
Wendi & Emma head home.
A Little Beach Architecture
Boat Houses In Encinitas
Boat Houses
The S.S. Encinitas and S.S Moon Light are neither boathouses, or houseboats; they are houses built in the shape of boats, moored on Third St. between F and G in Encintas, CA, The blue Pacific can be heard but not seen. The closest they come to water is when it rains.
They were built by Miles Minor Kellogg, undoubtedly one of Encinitas’ most noted recyclers. His ultimate recycling triumph was the boathouses. They were completed in 1928 with wood from the bathhouse at Moonlight beach and the help of his young son, Miles Justin Kellogg, who pitched in every day after school. Back then the boat houses could be seen from Highway 101 and people passing through town began to turn west for a better look at the structures. Down through the years the boathouses probably have been the most photographed buildings in Encintas and are a unique symbol of the surfing, beach, and Hwy 101 culture.
Boat House - Encinitas
Life Guard Station 5
Life Guard Station 6
Bath House - La Jolla Shores
Beach House - Del Mar
No, its not an island. This amazing beach house is situated at the very northern tip of the Del Mar beach and has been featured in numerous movies over the years.
Back To The Beach
“Remember – Walking in the sand
Remember – Walking hand in hand
Remember – The night was so exciting
Remember – Smile was so inviting” The Shangri-Las 1964
Dog Prints
Buster
Footprint
Solana Beach
Lifeguard Station 3
Getting Ready To ParaSurf
Come On Work It!
North Park
30th & University
A neighborhood in NE San Diego, North Park began 100 years ago as a lemon grove. After rapid growth and a few booms and busts the area is now havtng a rebirth and turning into the city’s most vibrant art scene. Here’s some stuff on the street.
Biodegradable
OBEY
WCA
Urban Landscape
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Art Produce Window Gallery
Urban Outfitters
Encinitas, Leucadia & Solana Beach
We’re spending most of our time hanging out in North County. Amid the big hotels, super spendy condos and gigantic beach houses there is still a little funk.
This sign has been here for over 30 years.
State of the Art in the 60s.
Grease Lasts Forever.
Encinitas Street Sign.
The Daley Double Saloon
Sure it looks a little scary, but they have very cold Negra Modello on draft. That can’t be bad
“No Bare Feet”
The La Paloma is a great little movie theatre from the 20’s. There is a reference to the name “La Paloma” is one of America’s most important classic movies. Does anyone know what that is?
The La Polama
Sunshine & Palm Trees
Our month in Southern California has begun.
Wendi & I are very familiar with the area.
In the early 80’s we explored coastal towns from Chula Vista to Oceanside
and were captivated by the laid back surfer hippie feel.
Well, those days are gone!
You could write a thesis on the sociological significance of the economic and cultural shift that has transformed Southern California in the last 30 years.
So, let’s just not go there.
Instead let’s listen close and see if we can still hear some Beach Music.
Beach Runner
The View
Redondo Beach Power Station
Show Dogs
The Poop Deck
Lifeguard Station1
It’s funny, the things that influence you. As a young boy the wallpaper in our living room was printed with 8 or 10 variations on a “Country Lane” theme. They were simple illustrations similar to what you might see on English plates. I spent hours imagining who might have walked down that path, lived in that cottage or sat on that secluded bench.
Cape Lookout, Oregon 2009
Southern France, 2007
St. Chinian, France 2007
Mt. Hood, Oregon 2009
Cape Disappointment SP, Ilwaco,Wa. 2005
Well, we packed the bags, loaded the car, got the maps and hit the road. We drove 750 miles to the Bay Area for Christmas with my daughter’s family. After a great holiday we looked at each other and said, “What the Hell are we thinking?” There was rain in Southern California, snow and sleet in Texas and freezing rain in the Southeast.
After much soul searching we opted to fly instead of driving. Although we miss Emma, we are certain that we made the right decision.
Charleston is a great city. The historical district is fabulous. We’ve just completed the 9 site museum tour.
87 East Bay St.
99 – 101 East Bay St.
Broad St. Shutters
The Belvedere Rutledge St. Charleston, SC.
Manigault House
Middleton Plantation
Middleton Plantation
Middleton Plantation
Drayton Hall Plantation
Drayton Hall Plantation
It’s very unnerving to realize that all this wealth was built on the backs of enslaved people. The Alken-Rhett House alone had 31 slaves to maintain a house for two adults and three children. They did all the physical labor. Those with specific skills were rented out to neighbors and associates for extra income. We tend to think of slavery as a short lived chapter in our history. In fact, slavery existed on the North American continent for over two centuries!
Aiken-Rhett House Slave Quarters – Interior
Slaves lived in small rooms above the kitchens and stables.
Aiken-Rhett House Slave Quarters – Interior
Alken-Rhett House Slave Quarters – Exterior
On summer evenings porches are a way of life.
Broad Street
Broad Street