This is looking west on John Smith Road. Here's the view looking down from up there.
It's Nature Footstep's Digital Art Meme today. Click here to check out digital artwork by other participants.
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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.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Looking West on John Smith Road
This is looking west on John Smith Road. Here's the view looking down from up there.
It's Nature Footstep's Digital Art Meme today. Click here to check out digital artwork by other participants.
Here's the original image:
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Gas, P.U.
The high cost of gas, that's what's P.U.! It's summer so, of course, prices are climbing again. Today, the lowest prices range from $3.27 to $3.69. Heaven only knows what it shall be tomorrow.
It was a treat to see a few vintage gas pumps in San Benito Tire Pros & Automotive on Nash Road the other day, which once upon a time was a gas station.
Ah, the old days when you pulled into a gas station and someone immediately came out to pump the gas, check the level of the brake fluid, and wash your front and back windows. And, if you asked, he would check the air in your tires. All that service whether you were there for a full or partial tank of gasoline.
Today I'm participating in Our World Tuesday. If you'd like to join or check out posts by other participants, click here.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Calpulli Itzpapalotl Danza Azteca
Calpulli Itzapapaloti Danza Azteca is a local Pre-Columbian Aztec dance troupe that performs at various events and functions, such as last Saturday's Street Festival and Car Show in Downtown Hollister.
According to its Facebook page, the group offers free instruction to anyone interested in learning Aztec dance. Beginners are welcome to observe or participate. The group holds practices at the First Presbyterian Church in Hollister on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information about the dance troupe, visit its Facebook page.
Today, I'm linking up at Monday Mellow Yellows, hosted by Gemma Wiseman. Click here to see more mellow yellows by bloggers around the world.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
A View from KT Road
It was a wonderful morning for a bicycle ride on Southside Road. Pedaled a bit down Thomas Road and came across a neat old wooden bridge near the intersection of Thomas and KT Roads.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Wine grapes
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| Wine grapes at Leal Vineyards, off of Fairview Road |
In 2013, wine grapes made the top 10 crops grown in San Benito County, according to the annual crop report. The local vineyards produced 15,733 tons of wine grapes on 3,885 acres. The combined gross value of their wine grape production was $21,771,500.
Vineyards are growing all over the county, on widespread acreage as well as on small estates. Click here for a list of local vineyards—and wineries.
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