Saturday, June 12, 2010
Folsom Prison Musuem
Visited the museum at world famous Folsom Prison located in Folsom, California. The prison is still active and the small museum has many artifacts from this site. This is where John Cash performed his "Folsom Prison Blues" in 1968. Prison openned on 26 July 1880.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Lodi, California High Party
On Saturday 5 Jun, I headed about 1 hour south of Folsom, where I currently live, to the town of Lodi. A friend from San Jose had invited me to join a get together in her home town. The party was at the home of one of her classmates parents. This is where the hung out during their high school days, which was during the mid-1970's.
I met lots of fun people, there was lots of food, drink and happy people. Most are in their 50's with lots of gray but shared stories of those days in high school and what they were doing today. Many had moved out of the area of the years and returned for this day.
What was funny was seeing the childred of these Alumni hanging out together near the backyard pool. Someone stated that was the next generation.
I was eating most of the time, can't resist a good bar-b-que and had several glasses of wine during the course of the day. At night many of the folks had their guitars and sung many songs from their era.
The night was very memoriable with so many great people and everyone just having a good time. I gave my contact information to some of them who live in the area and hope to catch up to them in the near future.
Below are some pictures of this party.
The rest of the album can be seen in the Facebook site below.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=60247&id=1507778102&l=9fc632268e
Me and a couple of Lodi High School Alumni.
I met lots of fun people, there was lots of food, drink and happy people. Most are in their 50's with lots of gray but shared stories of those days in high school and what they were doing today. Many had moved out of the area of the years and returned for this day.
What was funny was seeing the childred of these Alumni hanging out together near the backyard pool. Someone stated that was the next generation.
I was eating most of the time, can't resist a good bar-b-que and had several glasses of wine during the course of the day. At night many of the folks had their guitars and sung many songs from their era.
The night was very memoriable with so many great people and everyone just having a good time. I gave my contact information to some of them who live in the area and hope to catch up to them in the near future.
Below are some pictures of this party.
The rest of the album can be seen in the Facebook site below.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=60247&id=1507778102&l=9fc632268e
Me and a couple of Lodi High School Alumni.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Heading to Lodi, California tomorrow(5 Jun 09)
I was invited by a friend in San Jose, California to be an invited guest at a high school reunion party in Lodi, California on Saturday 5 Jun 10. I never been to Lodi and it is only 1 hours south of Folsom, California where I currently live. The party startes around 1pm until the time people pass out. I'm bringing some cookies, wine and appetizers. My friend is from the area but don't know anyone, I hope to make new acquinatances when I am there. Might stay overnight but hope to leave in the evening as I wish to make it make to Folsom for Sunday morning.
The only thing I ever heard of Lodi was an old song by Creedence Clearwater Revival called Lodi with the chorus "Oh, Lord, stuck in Lodi again,". It is also the birthplace of A&W Rootbeer considered to be the first fast food place established in 1919.
Well hoping for a good time. The weather is expected to be great. I will of course take lots of pictures.
The only thing I ever heard of Lodi was an old song by Creedence Clearwater Revival called Lodi with the chorus "Oh, Lord, stuck in Lodi again,". It is also the birthplace of A&W Rootbeer considered to be the first fast food place established in 1919.
Well hoping for a good time. The weather is expected to be great. I will of course take lots of pictures.
Monday, May 31, 2010
At Negro Bar Campground in Folsom
On Sunday 30 May, I took a walk around the Lake Natoma at the edge of Folsom, Ca. First I stopped at the Sudwerk Riverside Restaurant which has a great view of the river from the left bank. One can see the kayakers in the water and the Rainbow Bridge.
I then walked down the walking path to the water's edge which takes you to the Negro Campgrounds State Park. There were many kayakers in the water and families just hanging out at the water's edge just having fun and staying cool from the day's sun.
Looking north, upstream, the Folsom Truss Bridge can be seen and makes a great view against the rocks in the water.
View from the Sedwerks Restuarant at the Rainbow Bridge
At Negro Bar Campgrounds
Looking at the Truss Bridge
Kayakers, geese, dogs and people enjoying the day at the Park
I then walked down the walking path to the water's edge which takes you to the Negro Campgrounds State Park. There were many kayakers in the water and families just hanging out at the water's edge just having fun and staying cool from the day's sun.
Looking north, upstream, the Folsom Truss Bridge can be seen and makes a great view against the rocks in the water.
View from the Sedwerks Restuarant at the Rainbow Bridge
At Negro Bar Campgrounds
Looking at the Truss Bridge
Kayakers, geese, dogs and people enjoying the day at the Park
Memorial Day Tribute Mount Vernon Memorial Park
On Monday 31 May 10, I went to the Memorial Day Tribute at the Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks, California. Was greeted with many American Flags including a large one at the entrance to the park.
The many grave yards had flags posted on them and a large crowd was filing into the seating. Before the ceremonies two F-16 Jet Fighters cruised overhead which gave the crowed a big thrill.
The ceremonies began with the American Flag being presented to the stage. The 59th Army Band played music during this time and a couple of speeches were made by honored guests. The big event came at the end when a Skydiver parachuted into the Park with a large American flag.
The Tribute was wonderful with many people remembering those who died in the service of this nation. The whole event was very touching.
Some pictures are located below. The entire album and be viewed in the website below:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=59657&id=1507778102&l=1aa0985957
The many grave yards had flags posted on them and a large crowd was filing into the seating. Before the ceremonies two F-16 Jet Fighters cruised overhead which gave the crowed a big thrill.
The ceremonies began with the American Flag being presented to the stage. The 59th Army Band played music during this time and a couple of speeches were made by honored guests. The big event came at the end when a Skydiver parachuted into the Park with a large American flag.
The Tribute was wonderful with many people remembering those who died in the service of this nation. The whole event was very touching.
Some pictures are located below. The entire album and be viewed in the website below:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=59657&id=1507778102&l=1aa0985957
POW empty table setting
The table is round -- to show our everlasting concern for our missing men.
The tablecloth is white -- symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and the[ir] loved ones and friends of these Americans who keep the faith, awaiting answers.
The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to account for our missing.
A slice of lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by those missing and their families who seek answers.
The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted -- to symbolize their inability to share this evening's [morning’s/day’s] toast.
The chairs are empty -- they are missing.
The table is round -- to show our everlasting concern for our missing men.
The tablecloth is white -- symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and the[ir] loved ones and friends of these Americans who keep the faith, awaiting answers.
The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to account for our missing.
A slice of lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by those missing and their families who seek answers.
The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted -- to symbolize their inability to share this evening's [morning’s/day’s] toast.
The chairs are empty -- they are missing.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
My new USB Turntable Recordered
I bought a USB Turntable from ION which digitizes old vinyl records into iPod format. Setting up the turntable too a little patients as getting the correct arm balance and needle took some time to get right. Also not all the instructions as clear and left a few minor things out.
When the turntable was all set up I purchased a Johnny Mathis 45RPM record from a local antique store just to have something to try out before placing the valuable records to record. Again this took a bit of trial and error but finally got the song transferred from vinyl to iPod mp3 format.
That is cool and ready to upload my father's old tango records from Colombia which my mom wants to add to her ipod as she doesn't have a turntable to play them.
When the turntable was all set up I purchased a Johnny Mathis 45RPM record from a local antique store just to have something to try out before placing the valuable records to record. Again this took a bit of trial and error but finally got the song transferred from vinyl to iPod mp3 format.
That is cool and ready to upload my father's old tango records from Colombia which my mom wants to add to her ipod as she doesn't have a turntable to play them.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Absinthe in Old Folsom
On Wedneday night I needed to get out of the house and headed down to historic Old Folsom for a drink and ended up in Scarlets on Sutter Steets. The owner of the bar happen to be there and not many others as I went in the late afternoon. Interesting place but not much decor.
Well I saw an Absinthe slow drip bottle and mentioned that I never had that drink before. He decided to buy make that drink.
This was interseting as the very nice bartender prepared the drink. He poured some Absinthe in a small glass, then placed an Absinthe spoon on top of the glass with a cube of sugar on top of that. He then open a spoot from the drip bottle where he had placed some ice water. The water slowly dripped onto the cube of sugar, dissolving it into the glass.
Seem to take forever to get done. Can't see most people waiting that long for a drink. Well it tasted much like an anise drink.
It was pretty tasty but I would not order it as the process of making the drink too awhile and really not worth it.
But now I can say I had Absinth.
Well I saw an Absinthe slow drip bottle and mentioned that I never had that drink before. He decided to buy make that drink.
This was interseting as the very nice bartender prepared the drink. He poured some Absinthe in a small glass, then placed an Absinthe spoon on top of the glass with a cube of sugar on top of that. He then open a spoot from the drip bottle where he had placed some ice water. The water slowly dripped onto the cube of sugar, dissolving it into the glass.
Seem to take forever to get done. Can't see most people waiting that long for a drink. Well it tasted much like an anise drink.
It was pretty tasty but I would not order it as the process of making the drink too awhile and really not worth it.
But now I can say I had Absinth.
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