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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Sites Near Me


This is theme art located in in my front yard.
Fall and Winter decorations that evolved.
They sit on top of a very large rock.
Last year it was a pumpkin and the wreath added in December.
This year a lizard appeared on top.
Since the piece is right in the middle of the cactus garden I was not surprised.





Me, myself and I admire old buildings, and barns, sheds.
This is located about five miles from my home in Kenwood, California.
I have driven by it many times, and since today the rain stopped,
I decided to stop too.
I almost added flowers with color, but decided to get away from that idea.
I think it would make a great children's play or club house.
I think a giant sunflower should be on the top.
Maybe I will move in!




Saint Francis Winery
This place is absolutely lovely with the vineyards all around it.
The photo I took does not do it justice.
I could walk to this winery if I wanted to.
Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter it always has beautiful colors.
Perhaps I will be stopping in soon for a taste.
Sounds like a good rainy day project...


The vineyards are pretty desolate and look so lost.
I still find them beautiful without the grapes and vines.
We have had a lot of recent rain and the grass below it is vivid green.
The vineyard workers really do work hard.
I hope they are taking a break.
Where would people be without great wine to taste?

7 comments:

SouthernSass said...

Great photos! I love a glass of wine and hope to tour some of the vineyards in California some day soon. What is the building (2nd photo) used for? It does look like a giant playhouse!

Dan Bishop said...

Great shots. Sometimes I miss California, especially when it's been raining up here for months on end. The black and white building may be a drying shed - we have quite a few similar buildings in rural Oregon.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Lucky you for living in such a beautiful area. The vineyard photo is really pretty.

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. Oakland is way more than the headlines you read. Hope you'll visit again.

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

I was surprised to see the black & white photo as you rarely go that way with your pictures. Like it. A great set of pictures overall. Nice to see you set aside some camera time in your busy daily activities.

Janie said...

SouthernSass:
I don't know what it was used for but Danny below thinks a drying shed. Right now it is empty and I think a beauty to see along the roadside.

Danny:
You must have more rain up there too! Thanks Danny.

Oakland Daily:
You should tour the country side, spring and summer is best of course.

Sinbad and I on the Loose:
Sometimes it is hard to take that time. But once I am out I don't want to stop. I am beginning to appreciate black and whites more. Maybe the season? Check back you will see more soon.

What Karen Sees said...

Your images of the winery are beautiful! And your fall/holiday pumpkin decoration made me laugh. That's quite an eclectic grouping you have there. Now if you can squeeze a heart for Valentine's and a bunny for Easter, you may never need to decorate again! Have a good weekend.

Esther Montgomery said...

What a delightful photo the top one is.

Esther