...and windshield bug smears...

 

I dare say we've all been to some of these sites.

https://vimeo.com/188611665

 

Makes LA look really good. Much better than reality. And sometimes I feel like life is moving at that speed.


Several good views of the 4th st bridge from post 2238. Which don't show up anymore for some reason.

 

Architect Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall on Grand Street in downtown LA

Some people love it, some people hate it.

Gehry's home is located on N. Cliffwood Avenue in Brentwood. IMO, it's uglier than sin.

 

Oh, I don't know Bill, a home is what you make of it; a good family can overcome those housing adversities...

 

JMO:

Gehry's home looks like it was made from boxes that fell out of an airplane.

A pal of mine lives about 2 miles NNW on Mandeville Canyon Rd. Just down the street is another cubist home, it's even uglier than Gehry's.

 

This is stretching the So Cal area, so I won't leave you guessing the location. I spent a couple of days exploring around Mono Lake, and found a few places that were new to me. After 30+ years of vacationing there you would think I would have seen the place, but no it just keeps giving up new secrets.

This is shot from Blacks Point. A short hike up the hill is Blacks Point Fissures. Worth Googling that for more info. I was short on time and did not make the hike.


It was clear, cold, calm, and the views of Mono Lake were outstanding.


Near the lake shore, Mr De Chambeau homesteaded his ranch, where he raised produce to supply the local mines, including Bodie. About 300 acres in size, with an excellent source of water in Wilson Creek, and at one time a hot spring. He was drawn to the area gold rush, but was one of the lucky ones to figure out that he could make more money supplying than prospecting.





Large house!



Nice barn!



Even a blacksmith shop.



The De Chambeau family enjoyed nice views.



Not far away, but north of Hwy 167, these ruins are of a Lime Kiln, which was a siding on the Benton/Bodie RR line. The lime was used somehow in the smelting processes to refine gold and silver. The rails have been long removed, but the RR grade is still there. I don't think it can be driven, but bicyclist sometimes ride it.

 

Nice shots Bill.

Jim

 

Indeed, one should Google Blacks Point Fissures!

Good call, Bill!

Pop

 

Great pics Bill, did some background reading, will add to my 'list'. (best not to search on the medical ailment).
A pic of my camp kitchen and...

a new hilltop to google- and helpful flora, but where?

 

Not my pic, but will need to add this to my visit list.

 

And right there in El Monte! Who knew?

Pop

 

Checking in from cAntelope Acres (ehh wise guy woth a sticker ehh??) Not sure how well they show up in the distance but ill let you guys guess whats scattered all over the mountain range.

 

"cAntelope"

I remember seeing somewhere that a person stated, "The high desert wouldn't be so windy if there weren't so many windmills everywhere." HAHAHAHAHAHA

 

I have good memories of those 'wind generators'.

That was on the way to our last G2G with the Brickman.