This 'n That and Other Things . . . . in California

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

In Loving Memory of our Amy

It's hard to believe it has been one year since we lost our Amy.

October 5, 1969 - October 4, 2006

http://family.webshots.com/album/555236770HZhWFf

Monday, July 9, 2007

On the Grounds of the Gibson Mansion in Woodland, California

On Saturday, 7.7.07…my niece Kacee was married…in a beautiful Victorian setting on the park-like grounds of the historic Gibson Mansion.

What a beautiful bride!

My husband, John, was more interested in taking pictures of the grounds…so here they are! I call it “guy stuff”…but I like it to!

How would you like to do your laundry like this?

To learn more about the Gibson House follow this link http://yolo.net/vme/ychm/

To see more photos of the Gibson Mansion follow this link http://community.webshots.com/user/dmweathers

Monday, July 2, 2007

My husband (John) and I became avid amateur astronomers and lovers of the night skies a few years back…and of course, watchers of the daytime sky. We travel here and there to “Star Parties”…dragging our 12” Meade telescope (it takes two people to set it up...it weighs 75 pounds) wherever we go…staying up until the wee hours of the morning…just to view the night skies.

While watching the daytime skies…whenever both sun and clouds are in the sky, be sure to look up…you may see something absolutely amazing! Ice Rings or Halos…whatever you want to call them…technical name: Parhelic Circles…way to technical for me!

These photos were taken a couple of years ago at the Shingletown Star Party in Northern California. (WARNING…your camera MUST have the proper filter on to take pictures of the sun!)

Thursday, June 28, 2007

My Fair Weather Car :-)

I just love "my fun car"...I bought it a few years back...fully restored...it's a 1973 VW. I usually call it my V-dub or my Sweeeeeeeet little Vert. For some reason it makes me smile when I drive it...and I love it when kids smile and wave as I drive by.