Castle Rock, Rose Valley Washington

These were taken with my Leica Q2, I just now got around to seeing them on my iMac, and I’ve used some software to make ai music for it. Meh. Anyway, the place was gorgeous, extra fun because of the kindness of the hosts Bary and Sandy. I highly recommend them and will be back […]

Ethel’s Old Corral & Outlaw Country Band

You can’t miss the fried Okra; bomb. Outlaw country played here today, and it was a great time. The patrons bought raffle tickets to help fund the band’s replacement of equipment that fried on the previous week’s gig. Generous friends covered about half of the cost today!

Catching up on my media, leaks and carpet removal

OMG the rainstorm on the way from Oregon to Bakersfield was insane. I learned that the heavy rain was too much for the old failing door seal (floor near my camper door was flooded with road puddles splashing up), my vent leaked profusely because apparently the airconditioner mounted ahead of it created a vortex that […]

Interview with Bakersfield Art Association

I’m happy that I was able to meet Cathy and Jeannette at the Bakersfield Art Association gallery in downtown Bakersfield. There was a beautiful display of local artists’ work, and an announcement of the November 7th art show for elder Latina artists. Some great connections made there, including the Blackboard Barber and Vintage shop, that […]

Ramble On Coffee

Right at the entrance to the Rose Valley road, there is a lady serving up coffee to the community in a wonderful Orange VW bus.

current repair list pt 3

Well, there is no shortage of humbling repairs here and thought I’d share my list. My current fix list : All this is compounded by having to order from Amazon and sent to my host’s home 10 miles away, much slower than I am used to. Figured while I am at it I may as […]