MORRO BAY CAR SHOW -

This past weekend Morro Bay hosted its annual car show.  The last time I remember seeing it was in 2001 and all I can say is there are many more cars now than then.  I was amazed at the extensive display of vehicles that were sporting some just as amazing paint jobs.

There used to be maybe only four streets of the main part of town that were closed to traffic during the event.  Well, this year there were probably about a dozen, including many of the side streets.  They have music going all day long around the area which adds a nice touch as everyone is meandering around enjoying the specimens.  

Kettle corn is always a staple at these kinds of events and the aroma generated a long line of anxiously awaiting customers.  Everyone appeared to be relaxed and the weather completely cooperated.  Clear blue skies, perfect temperatures and zero wind.  The best!

All of the cars brought all of the people.  Vehicles of all sorts were parked along the streets which rarely see any activity.  There were trailers and toy haulers for transporting  these prize vehicles.  Motor homes, cars, boats and all sorts of traveling modes to be seen everywhere.  Quite a sight.

And, with the people, comes the garbage strewn about our beautiful city.  My trip to the Rock this morning was filled with more trash than I usually pick up in a week, when it is just us locals.  I find it sad that tourists feel it is alright to trash places where ever they go.  I always wonder if they keep their homes and yards in such a dirty condition.

For me, the best part was Sunday afternoon when my older brother and his wife came from Clovis.  They were meeting up with one of their sons who lives in Washington and he and his friend were traveling through the area.  So, I got to see them and share dinner.  It was a great treat as it has been way too long since I have  spent time with them.  

The wind did come up later that afternoon, died down over night and was back again Monday.  Predictions are a few more days of wind and then they say something about fog.  What do they know?

Walking to the Rock this morning brought to view a huge vessel entering the harbor.  It appeared to be something larger than what I would expect to see venturing into Morro Bay.  Turns out they are dredging again to keep the harbor open.  

When I previously lived here, (1999 - 2002) they would run a large pipe across the road and pump the dredged materials out on the beach.  Then they had to smooth it out with large trucks.  Now they fill the vessel, take it far out and away from the harbor entrance and dump it back in the ocean.  Technology!  Rather interesting to watch.

Our otter family of 15 staying clear of the dredger!

I am on the tail end of a cold so handkerchiefs go with me everywhere.  I only had about two days of feeling down and being unable to taste anything before regaining my strength and stamina.  I am uncertain how it all started though I am very grateful it has almost completely passed.  Must be the good old salt air.  I'll take it.

I like it!

To All Those Celebrating,

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Valerie!

Happy Birthday, Mike!

Happy Birthday, Sharon!

"Take a course in good water and air;

and in the eternal youth of nature

you may renew your own.

Go quietly, alone;

no harm will befall you."

John Muir

Enjoy your good water and air!!!