Pumpkin Smile

So...may the great pumpkin bring you all the sweet treats your heart desires during Halloween, Samhain, Pooky Nights and Dia De Los Muertos.

Trivia: I shot this photo while in Philadelphia last year. The front steps of the row houses in the city were rich with Halloween and Harvest decorations!

Professor Minerva McGonigal: Your Daily Photo-Blogger in Costume

Professor Minerva McGonigal (also know as Barbara Smith) of Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry wishes you a SPOOKY, SCARY, CANDY-FILLED, KID-FRIENDLY, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Up on the roof~wasn't that a great song?

This construction worker was spotted walking on a roof in the port area.

Building industry safety tips for metal roof walkers: " Care must always be taken when walking on the roof because metal surfaces can become slippery when wet or covered with foreign materials. For safety precautions, there should be no walking on a metal roof at these times. Also, due to the powerful reflective properties, metal roofs can become very, very hot on a bright summer day....make sure you have someone nearby to assist just in case."

Skeleton Jack

The latest rage in the under 12 set is this skeleton sweat shirt. Here is Jack modeling his.

Training Law Dogs-WSK9 Training Facility

Training Law Dogs for the WSPD is done at theWSK9 Training Facility. WSK9 is a non profit organization for the K9 officers of the West Sacramento Police Department. According to the organizations website: "The West Sacramento K-9 team conduct weekly maintenance training every Wednesday. We are always looking for new challenging buildings or outdoor facilities for our training."

Starbucks Pumpkin "Bearista"

Thank you to Miss Neva May for the Pumpkin "Bearista" -a special Halloween treat for our grandaughter.

The Nugget Pumpkin

The Nugget Market has a great display of Pumpkins for the season--including their clever carved logo pumpkin.

Tres fantasmas

The week of Halloween, Samhain, Pooky Nights and Dia De Los Muertos has officially arrived in West Sacramento--Better Beware!

Reflection on the New CalSTRS Building

Florene shot this photo of a webcam that was televising a shot of the CalSTRS Building. She said she was intrigued by the way the City of Sacramento Skyscape was reflected on the building's mirrored tiles. It is really a beautiful building. Thanks Florene!

Two Rivers Hard Cider-Yummy!

This Two Rivers Cider Company truck was spotted in West Sacramento recently. Hopefully
their product will be available at some of our local pubs and bottle shops this fall. Chris
Macias has a great article in The Sacrameno Bee about Two Rivers Cider Company:
For hard cider fans, the glass is half-full

Located in Sacramento, their website states "By using only the freshest apples milled
locally in Apple Hill, California and NO additional sugars or concentrates, we’ve produced
a one-of a-kind Cider that is perfect for all occasions."

Port of Sacramento Entry Gate

The front entry gate to the Port of Sacramento.

Taco Bell on Harbor Boulevard

The Taco Bell/Pizza Hut on Harbor Boulevard has finished the remodel and it looks great.

A Sunny day at the RiverWalk

Enjoying a beautiful afternoon at the RiverWalk along the banks of the Sacramento River. ~Photo by Debbie

Goodbye to 7 Eleven's Gas Pumps and Signage

The 7-Eleven on Jefferson Blvd: Gone are days of making a quick stop to buy gas....
Sorry to see the pumps are gone now--maybe they just weren't able to compete
on the high price of gas anymore.