The Eklund's Baja Adventures

Ex-Pats Nels and Irene Perrigo Eklund have now settled into their vacation home in Mulege...They enjoyed fishing in the Dorado tourney this past weekend and even though they took turns posing with this 18 pounder it was probably Nels who did the catching.  (Although most people who know Irene would jokingly say that she holds the pole in her family).

Thanks to Donald Snowden for sending these photos of Nels and Irene.

Charity or Scam? you decide

This drop off is located in the parking lot of Southport Market Deli on Jefferson Blvd.
The Gaia-Movement collects clothes in green containers located in and around Chicago, Sacramento, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne.

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Classic Roadster

This charming old roadster was out for a Sunday drive in West Sacramento.

The Muses at Jefferson Plaza

The new Jefferson Plaza Retail Center developed by Fourway Inc. creates a beautiful backdrop for the "Muse" lighting elements in the parking area.

First Annual Robynn Goodell Memorial Bake Sale/ Blood Drive

In honor or Robynn's kindness and generosity in helping others, her friends and family are sponsoring The First Annual Robynn Goodell Memorial Bake Sale/ Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 2nd from 2:00-6:00 PM. Our Lady of Grace School, Linden Avenue, West Sacramento Blood drive in gym, other activities outside. http://www.bloodsource.org/locations.aspx# for directions

Our Robins' Nest

While pruning our mulberry tree last weekend the guys rescued this robins' nest. They know I'm kind of sentimental about our yard friends, so Kurt trimmed the limbs around the nest and brought it to me. I know she doesn't come back to reuse her nest but I'll keep it in case she or her peeps want to stop by and visit now and then.

Trivia: Only 40 percent of American robins’ nests successfully produce young, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Females build the nest from the inside out, pressing dead grass and twigs into a cup shape using the wrist of one wing. Other materials include paper, feathers, rootlets, or moss in addition to grass and twigs. Once the cup is formed, she reinforces the nest using soft mud gathered from worm castings to make a heavy, sturdy nest. She then lines the nest with fine dry grass. The finished nest is 6-8 inches across and 3-6 inches high.

Golden Gate Bridge Mural

This creative mural features the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop for the collection of lighthouses and other nautical and ocean themed garden decorations. Very creative!

"Pete"... Never to old to dream.

Photo by D Hernandez

Balloons Are Up-making a delivery in West Sacramento

BalloonsAreUp.com in West Sacramento-feature Balloon Bouquets for every occasion. You can order online or by phone at (866) 340-1268.

Casa Mobile Park-a living history

The circular shaped building that now functions as the Casa Mobile clubhouse and park office was once part of the old Capitol Sky Park airport. Jo, the park manager, gave me a tour of the old terminal building and said they have many photos dating back to the 1950's when the airport was still in use.

Can-Am Spyder

We saw Vernon Travis of West Sacramento enjoying a ride on his new Can-Am Spyder 3 wheeled roadster.

Coit Tower

Debbie shot the top photo of Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill on a recent day trip to San Francisco -Contrary to popular opinion, the tower was not designed to resemble a fire hose nozzle!

11 Babies...Yikes

This mama duck was running across the road with 11 babies in check.