This scene always makes me think of driving south on 101 passing by a certain exit for Hollywood. Just as long as I pretend the mountains aren't there. Thank goodness we don't have to deal with any kind of freeway traffic or big city jams.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Another View from Park Hill
This scene always makes me think of driving south on 101 passing by a certain exit for Hollywood. Just as long as I pretend the mountains aren't there. Thank goodness we don't have to deal with any kind of freeway traffic or big city jams.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The Details
Check out the beautiful detail work of the Grangers Union Building, which takes up half the block on San Benito Street. It was built in 1917. Today, the building is home to Mars Hill Coffeehouse, She's, and West Coast Music and Dance FX, among others.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Elvis is in the House
More specifically, Elvis was in the hanger. Elvis did portray a pilot in a few of his movies so he was quite comfortable singing in one of the hangers at the Hollister Airport.
Ah, but that was Donald Elvis and his Hound Dogs performing at the Hollister Airshow on Saturday afternoon. Pretty durn good they were. And, like the original singer, Donald Elvis was charming the ladies with his voice, looks, and shaking pelvis.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Comfortably Numb
Comfortably Numb.
"Is the plane called that because of how you feel after awhile?" I asked Kimberly Walsh, an aircraft mechanic, who spoke to us about the Stearman P-51 Mustang at this weekend's Hollister Airshow.
She laughed, then told me that the airplane once belonged to David Gilmour, guitarist of Pink Floyd. So, this former World War II fighter trainer was a tribute to Gilmour.
The plane was one of four Mustangs that demonstrated its power and beauty in the Parade of the Warbirds at the local air show.
The Hollister Airshow was loads of fun. Did you go? What was one of your favorite parts of the sow?
To see more photos, check out this Take 25 to Hollister album on Facebook:
Sunday, June 15, 2014
So Worth Looking Up
The Husband and I went to the Hollister Airshow yesterday. Wowza! It was the first time I've ever sat at the flight line. It's totally a different perspective and far better than pulling off the side of the road and watching an airshow from afar.
Along with aerobatic performers, we watched stunt cyclists, skydivers, warbirds, and a 10,000 jet card do their thing. Various planes were also on display.
The airshow continues today. Gates open at 9 AM and the airshow begins at 11:15 AM. The tickets are $10 for children 6 through 12 and $15 for 13 years old and older. Parking is $5. Or, you can take the free shuttle in San Juan Bautista or from several bus stops around Hollister. Here's the link for the schedule.
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