I did purchase a project car for my son, but that is on my other blog - http://5luge30obdim52.blogspot.com/
Caught the cat trying to sneak up on me in the dark. Made for a cool pic!
Have a great day!
Showing posts with label misc. Show all posts
Showing posts with label misc. Show all posts
Monday, August 15, 2011
Nothing new
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Not much exciting going on these days. Lazy days of summer and all. You know how it is.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Westminster Woods
Hello, just got back from a week chaperoning my daughter's 6th grade class on their end of year trip.
Located above Occidental,Ca on the Bohemian Hwy along Dutch Bill Creek, Westminster Woods is in a beautiful redwood forest.
Our cabins where we all slept. Nothing like sleeping with 7 twelve year old boys to keep you on your toes.
One thing all the kids commented on was how good the food was. Pictured below is the chow hall where we ate our 3 squares everyday
This is the soccer/football field where the kids could go in their free time to burn off some excess energy.
They also where able to go swimming every night. And yes, the pool was heated!
Cargo net, another great place to burn off some energy!
Day one started at Shell Beach along PCH 1, just above Bodega Bay. The kids were able to do some tide pooling and then ate lunch on the beach.
Sea Star
Day 2 featured an all day hike which took about 6 hours, was twelve miles long and had a 1000ft change in elevation. The kids learned about the forest they were hiking through and the surrounding flora and fauna.
We even managed to spot a few critters along the way. Scorpions, salamanders and banana slugs were just a few of the creepy crawlies that were found.
Day 3 was spent on the challenge course. Unfortunately it rained that day and I didn't have my camera with me. The kids did get a few pics.
Below is the landing for the zip line.
And some one snapped a pic of me on the cable crossing over to the zip line
My daughter heading over to the top of the zip line
The zip line is just one of the high ropes obstacles the kids did. There also was the "eagles nest" a 20 foot high pole that they climbed and then stood on top of if they could. Harnessed to a rope they could then jump off and try to hit several tether balls as the flew through the air. Fun stuff. There is also some low rope stuff that included problem solving and group participation. It's a great program that the people at Westminster Woods put on. It was my second time going and have to say, I think it's a must for all the 6th grade kids.
On the final day the kids learned about ecology and protecting the earth. They then did some stuff around camp to make it a better place. Planting flowers and creating habitat for the animals that live in the forest and in the creek.
Located above Occidental,Ca on the Bohemian Hwy along Dutch Bill Creek, Westminster Woods is in a beautiful redwood forest.
Our cabins where we all slept. Nothing like sleeping with 7 twelve year old boys to keep you on your toes.
One thing all the kids commented on was how good the food was. Pictured below is the chow hall where we ate our 3 squares everyday
This is the soccer/football field where the kids could go in their free time to burn off some excess energy.
They also where able to go swimming every night. And yes, the pool was heated!
Cargo net, another great place to burn off some energy!
Day one started at Shell Beach along PCH 1, just above Bodega Bay. The kids were able to do some tide pooling and then ate lunch on the beach.
Sea Star
Day 2 featured an all day hike which took about 6 hours, was twelve miles long and had a 1000ft change in elevation. The kids learned about the forest they were hiking through and the surrounding flora and fauna.
We even managed to spot a few critters along the way. Scorpions, salamanders and banana slugs were just a few of the creepy crawlies that were found.
Day 3 was spent on the challenge course. Unfortunately it rained that day and I didn't have my camera with me. The kids did get a few pics.
Below is the landing for the zip line.
And some one snapped a pic of me on the cable crossing over to the zip line
My daughter heading over to the top of the zip line
The zip line is just one of the high ropes obstacles the kids did. There also was the "eagles nest" a 20 foot high pole that they climbed and then stood on top of if they could. Harnessed to a rope they could then jump off and try to hit several tether balls as the flew through the air. Fun stuff. There is also some low rope stuff that included problem solving and group participation. It's a great program that the people at Westminster Woods put on. It was my second time going and have to say, I think it's a must for all the 6th grade kids.
On the final day the kids learned about ecology and protecting the earth. They then did some stuff around camp to make it a better place. Planting flowers and creating habitat for the animals that live in the forest and in the creek.
Monday, March 28, 2011
California Academy of Sciences
Went on a field trip with the 6th graders today to the California Academy of Sciences
Great day to be in the City by the Bay 
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Looking for Inspiration
So I am writing today be cause I need some new stuff to take photos of and talk about. Anyone in the Sacramento area that would like to appear on my blog and/or has something interesting for me to photograph, let me know. Just drop me a note telling me when and where you are, and what it is you would like me to talk about/photograph and I will get back to you. You can email me at thevintagehusband@gmail.com. I hope to hear from you soon.
Brett
Brett
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Rainy Days and Monday's....
Rainy days and Monday's always get me down.
And make me repost old pictures since I couldn't go out and take some! >8^(
Friday, November 5, 2010
Alameda Point Antiques Faire
I will be wondering around at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire this weekend. If ya see me, holla at me!! LMAO!
Peace!
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Well, it was raining cats and dogs, so I didn't make to the show. The girls from The Tattered House went though. It wasn't open very long, just long enough to get soaked, LOL. Maybe next month......
See ya soon!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
October Weekend
Hello. Well, fall is here, but you wouldn't know it by the weather this weekend. It was a beautiful two days here in Northern California.
The leaves have started falling, but the dahlia's are still blooming.
I stopped by the nursery on Saturday, and found that they had mums on sale. The garden has looked particularly ugly this year, so I thought I would brighten it up by adding some fall color.
Along with the falling leaves comes some returning friends to the neighborhood. All I have to do is sit in the family room, and I can hear our visitors outside in the trees.
Northern flickers, while very shy, are so lovely to look at.
And the European Starlings, here in their winter plumage, are so loud and annoying.
Luckily, my favorites, the Anna's hummingbirds do not migrate and are always buzzing through the backyard.
And if you listen carefully you just might find a Cooper's Hawk looking for it's next meal.
I hope everyone has a great week. See ya soon!
TVH
The leaves have started falling, but the dahlia's are still blooming.
I stopped by the nursery on Saturday, and found that they had mums on sale. The garden has looked particularly ugly this year, so I thought I would brighten it up by adding some fall color.
Along with the falling leaves comes some returning friends to the neighborhood. All I have to do is sit in the family room, and I can hear our visitors outside in the trees.Northern flickers, while very shy, are so lovely to look at.
And the European Starlings, here in their winter plumage, are so loud and annoying.
Luckily, my favorites, the Anna's hummingbirds do not migrate and are always buzzing through the backyard.
And if you listen carefully you just might find a Cooper's Hawk looking for it's next meal.
I hope everyone has a great week. See ya soon!
TVH
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