A Winter Day in Ventura County

I live in a farming town that is only a 1/2 hour drive inland from the Pacific Ocean. It is nestled in a small valley that is primarily agricultural. North America's most primitve wilderness area is immediately north of town. The town is decorated with palm trees everywhere.

Its not unusual for the winter storms to leave a layer of snow on the mountains north of town. Once the stroms pass through, it creates some wonderful scenery in town. If you can imagine 75 degree F temperatures, clear blue sunny skies, brisk clean air, a gentle ocean breeze, being surrounded by green mountains, palm trees everywhere and snow capped mountains to the north. Yesterday was such a day.

To top it off, I can hop in the car and in 1/2 hour have my toes in the Pacific.

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George, I could just friggen smack you...it's 28 degrees and it's supposed to blizzard tomorrow!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :D

Wow, those are beautiful pics George!

Love the beach picture, Oregon beaches are one of my favorite places to go. I have enough snow of my own!!!! Took all day to shovel out (for the 4th day in a row) and now the wind is blowing and it's threatening to snow again! Since last Wed. night we have received over 3 feet of snow. The schools have been closed and they even canceled most of the church sevices in town today.

S.W. Washington, you need to bring your own Palm trees though. I did.

Beautiful- love the juxtaposition :yes:
One day I'll make it up to that area of country! I recognize royal palms in the first pics...
Yesterday I was on the beach collecting shells for garden ornaments before noon---81 degrees today! :yes:

Your pictures are making me homesick. Love California. Does anyone have an extra In & Out


Mark

George, I could just friggen smack you...it's 28 degrees and it's supposed to blizzard tomorrow!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :D
Ditto!!! :dummy!: :giggle:

... Does anyone have an extra In & Out ...

There you go Mark. The In-N-Out in Ventura ...

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WOW. I miss the clear, blue skies of the West.

when do we all get invited out? grrrrr...palm trees george? CRUEL!!!

... when do we all get invited out ...

Rules of George's place ...

The front door is never locked

Mi casa es su casa

Help yourself in the kitchen, hunger is not allowed

Everyday is christmas

Any time is a good time for a happy dance

so come on over, you don't need an invitation