Seabridge Park Huntington Beach, California

Seabridge Park Huntington Beach, California

Seabridge Park is a hidden gem of a park in Huntington Beach, California. After training dogs on the islands I had a little extra time to visit Seabridge Park. It’s just across the water from one of the Huntington Beach Islands. The first thing I noticed when I pulled into a parking place was all… Continue Reading Seabridge Park Huntington Beach, California

Long Beach Festival of Flight

The Annual Festival of Flight is back, at the Long Beach Airport.

I arrived at the airplane show in Long Beach California a little early to get a good parking place, and so did a whole lot of other people. The line to get in went down the street, made a U turn, and back up the other side. They did let us in just a few… Continue Reading The Annual Festival of Flight is back, at the Long Beach Airport.

Halloween Car Show Whittier California

Halloween Car Show Whittier, California Whittwood Town Center.

Halloween Car Show 2022 The Halloween Car Show 2022 in Whittier California. was a good time for all. there were cars that were a treat to see and sweets for the children. I was choosing between the car show on Main Street in Garden Grove and the the Halloween themed car show in Whittier. I… Continue Reading Halloween Car Show Whittier, California Whittwood Town Center.

Andrew at Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware in Long Beach California Palo Verde and Spring with Video.

Recently I visited the Ace Hardware in Long Beach on Palo Verde and Spring to get a new battery for my car key. In fact the little video I did is what prompted this post. They also sell modern car keys and have the equipment to program the key to your car. The first time… Continue Reading Ace Hardware in Long Beach California Palo Verde and Spring with Video.

1961 Chevrolet

Placentia Heritage Day Car Show October 2022 with Video.

Spectacular Cars and Interesting People. I haven’t been to many car shows this season, so it was a treat to visit and see a multitude of spectacular cars. Placentia Heritage Day Car Show is part of the Heritage Day celebration which also includes a parade. The show is held at the 40-acre Tri-City Regional Park… Continue Reading Placentia Heritage Day Car Show October 2022 with Video.

Downy Pumpkin Patch 2022
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The Downey Pumpkin Patch.

It’s October and while out talking to businesses along Florence the other day I came across an enduring seasonal favorite. The Halloween Pumpkin Patch. I found the Downey Pumpkin Patch. It’s thought that carving vegetable lanterns as part of the Halloween ritual started as a Celtic tradition in Ireland and Scotland. The vegetable of choice… Continue Reading The Downey Pumpkin Patch.

Looking For The Big Wheel in Downey, CA.
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Looking For The Big Wheel in Downey, CA

It was a very warm afternoon in early fall 2022 and I was headed to the Downey Library to see the Big Wheel of Russell’s Bike Shop fame. There were a lot of people at the library, way too many for me to be comfortable inside the building. Fortunately the Big Wheel was being displayed… Continue Reading Looking For The Big Wheel in Downey, CA

Murk Doggy Whittier Pet Store

Whittier / La Habra Pet Store Review.

Today we are reviewing a little pet store swimming with the big box pet store megalodons. I remember the rise of big box pet stores, a time when the -cos and -marts were gobbling up the market and putting all of my friends’ pet shops out of business. It’s good to see that independent pet… Continue Reading Whittier / La Habra Pet Store Review.

Bellflower’s New Downtown Parking Structure.

In this video I am taking a look at the new parking structure in the North part of downtown Bellflower. On this day I was in Bellflower looking at a property and wanted to visit the new light rail right of way that will run along the old Red Car route. In addition to visiting… Continue Reading Bellflower’s New Downtown Parking Structure.