The Lonely Road (t)

One of the tributaries of the Tule River in the Camp Nelson, Tulare County, California area. The worn crossing leads to a cabin. I guess you swim when the water is high.

Camp Nelson, California 2012
#The_Lonely_Road #Hogwash_Book_One #creek #Camp_Nelson #California #Tulare_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bJGyo

Tandem (t)

Ricky: "What do you think, Angus?"
Angus: "Well, I say we land a big ol' pile on that photographer and then go get some fish!"
Ricky: "You come up with some of the best ideas, Angus! Let's see how fast he can run."

Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria, California 2011
#Tandem #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Seagull #Carpinteria_State_Beach #Carpinteria #California #Santa_Barbara_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S9Q9a

The Sky Was Blue (t)

Until I got a hold of it! A nice little day trip in the area between Woody, California and Glennville, California put us high enough to see some snow and a couple of hawks. The birds circled and circled. I think I lost my balance several times watching them. I don't remember for sure; I hit my head a couple of times.

Tulare County, California 2011
#The_Sky_Was_Blue #Hogwash_Book_One #Tulare_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/229FU5C

Out Of Bounds (t)

I used to play golf once a year. I haven't done that for a number of years now. I'd rather shoot photos than hit a little ball. However, I am still so athletic that even once a year was enough to keep me sharp. I could hit those rocks every time I played; whether I was aiming at them or not!

Woody-Granite Road, Kern County, California 2011
#Out_Of_Bounds #Hogwash_Book_One #rock #Woody_Granite_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhHqzr

Stringing You Along (t)

I like electricity. Electricity powers my refrigerator and my computer. I can get something cold and I can get the internet. What more do you need?

Hart Park, Kern County, California 2011
#Stringing_You_Along #Hogwash_Book_One #Hart_Park #transmission_line #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6D2RC

Peanuts? (t)

Scrub Jays are easy to train. Just set a few peanuts out at the same time every day and it doesn't take long for them to get the idea. I think I gave them 100 lbs in a year. The next year, I spent all my time picking peanuts off the roof, from under rocks, out of rain gutters and picking up shells the dogs had found. Jays don't like you taking their hidden stash!

Bakersfield, California 2011
#Peanuts #Hogwash_Book_One #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhHcG2

Forbidden Paths (t)

Not everything is always open. However, usually, a good chain and truck will take care of the roadblock. Not that I'm condoning trespassing, just saying!

Kern County, California 2008
#Forbidden_Paths #Hogwash_Book_One #gate #Kern_County #Californnia #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ejFxV

Play Ball (t)

The Rangers are looking for a pitcher and catcher. Preferably, someone who has connections for uniforms, baseball equipment and access to a ball field. Other than that, they are ready to play ball!

Kern County, California 2008
#Play_Ball #Hogwash_Book_One #cattle #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6ALXy

Protrusion (t)

It's really hard to get lost on this stretch of Central California coastline. Just look for the bump on the horizon.

Morro Bay, California 2007
#Protrusion #Hogwash_Book_One #Morro_Rock #Morro_Bay #California #San_Luis_Obispo_Count #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzuXyH

Justice (t)

I'm not exactly sure what was going on, but, there were disabled people standing on the roof of the Placer County Courthouse. Apparently, this is common as no one seemed to be concerned. I hung around for a little while, but, there didn't appear to be any movement, so, I wandered on.

Auburn, California 2007
#Justice #Hogwash_Book_One #statue #Auburn #California #Placer_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photographylovers
https://flic.kr/p/F6AnKb

Counting Cars (t)

I've noticed there aren't as many railroad car loggers out and about as there used to be. It appears the railroad has trained birds to do the logging for them. The birds must have quite a memory because I don't see any of them writing down figures.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2007
#Counting_Cars #Hogwash_Book_One #railroad #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhF5nB

Bench Adrift (t) (B/W)

Ben: "What do you think, Jerry?"
Jerry: "Well, Ben, those damn nails sure hurt!"
Ben: "It could have been worse, Jerry!"
Jerry: "Yes. We wouldn't be having this conversation if they'd tossed us into that fire at the party last night!"

Cambria, California 2006
#Bench_Adrift #Hogwash_Book_One #bench #Cambria #California #San_Luis_Obispo_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23eiVaB

Did You Drop This? (t)

There is nothing like late afternoon light for photography. A natural golden hue. Although, I have to admit that sometimes I have a hard time differentiating objects as the light wanes. I don't know how many shots I took of this object before I realized it wasn't an asbestos rock.

Bakersfield, California 2005
#Did_You_Drop_This #Hogwash_Book_One #poop #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzuoWP

I Don't Bite, I Chew!

There was a cornfield. There were no children in sight, but, you could hear the muffled screams.

Bakersfield, California 2003
#I_Dont_Bite_I_Chew #Hogwash_Book_One #cornfield #Halloween #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/Dzu2XK

Planning (t)

I get the impression that science fiction writers might spend a little time roaming around this area to heighten their descriptions of extraterrestrial lands. Sniffing sulfur probably adds to the experience also.

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California 2010
#Planning #Hogwash_Book_One #mountain #Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ekZ2a

Dirt Is Just Fine (t)

Woody the cat is not picky about where he lies down, which, at times, causes problems. Like the time he laid in a hill of red ants. He kind of gave me that look of what the heck and spent the next hour dancing and scratching.

Bakersfield, California 2010
#Dirt_Is_Just_Fine #Hogwash_Book_One #cat #Woody_the_Cat #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bGfq5

Regular Visitor (t)

This guy has visited for the past five years. He always lands in the same aptos blue tree, poops in the same spot and then says, "Well, did you miss me? Got any 70s music for me?" To which I always reply, "Quit crapping on my tree!"

Bakersfield, California 2010
#Regular_Visitor #Hogwash_Book_One #Robin #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ekpMK

Odd Man Out (t)

You have to look quick to catch Cedar Waxwings around our place. They zoom into the area in droves and then disappear leaving Robins behind.

Bakersfield, California 2010
#Odd_Man_Out #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Cedar_Waxwing #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bFYzC

Packing Junc

This guy was really confused. He took one look at all the pines in the backyard and thought it was time to breed. The only other moving animal around at the time was Woody the Cat. The Junco watched for a bit and then decided he didn't want anything to do with Woody.

Bakersfield, California 2010
#Packing_Junc #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Dark_Eyed_Junco #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bFTvj

Alert (t)

Mockingbirds seem to be aware of everything that goes on around them. I think it is a learned skill; maybe a survival instinct. I mean, you really have to be alert to keep from getting shot because you are singing at 3 AM in the morning!

Bakersfield, California 2010
#Alert #Hogwash_Book_One #mockingbird #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6BnZY