The American flag flies over the lifeguard station at Royal Palms State Beach.
Memorial Day 2010
Honoring those who have died defending our freedom and preserving our liberty.
Thank You For Your Service.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Two Blogs Posting the Same Photo on the Same Day!
Is this a first? Take a look here!
I've been following Romee's blog since she began in August. Here's a link to her first post and her blog philosophy.
Wilson and I walk the blocks of San Pedro almost every day. But we usually stick to certain areas like Averill Park, Paseo Del Mar, Friendship Park, Cabrillo Beach, South Shores, Royal Palms, 22nd Street Park, Harbor Avenue and the Port.
Romee on the other hand had this brilliant idea to cover the entire town by foot. Every. Single. Block. And take awesome photos, document it daily and share lots of interesting information about our town. She even has a section on local restaurants called San Pedro Bite by Bite. If you are looking for an expert on San Pedro - a historian, an aficionado, you will find that in Romee and her blog!
It was my pleasure (and Wilson's) to get to know her and join her on two of her walks!
We'll be there on June 6 at noon at Cabrillo Beach when she completes her goal of covering all of San Pedro with a final walk down to the end of the Fishing Pier.
Romee says, "I was telling someone about my plan to have the weenie roast at the beach to celebrate the end of SPBXB. I want to get everyone who comes to walk to the end of the pier with me as a group, but then this someone likened it to Forrest Gump’s cross country run. So if you want to get your Forrest on with me at the pier, eat some hot dogs and win some prizes then come on down to Cabrillo Beach Sunday June 6th at noon." (more here)
Congrats Romee! You ROCK @ San Pedro Block by Block!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Matilija Poppies Pop in May!
Matilija Poppy
Romneya coulteri
Huge matilija poppy shrub at Friendship Park.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time to Bid FLAT STANLEY Adieu!
When Flat Stanley first arrived, he sat on my desk for a few days. Finally he got dressed in a Lakers uniform and embarked on his Southern California adventure. He was mailed back to Chicago, the same way he arrived, in an envelope, but this time wearing Kobe Bryant's uniform, along with photos and a journal of the time he spent exploring LA with Aunt GeeGee.
Self-portrait
Aunt GeeGee (that's me) with Flat Stanley
Bye-bye Stan! I'm guessing in three more years when my other nephew, Jett, is in second grade, Flat Stanley will be back!
The Story
My nephew Stone's second grade class has just finished reading the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. In the story, Stanley is flattened, but not hurt, when a bulletin board falls on top of him. His parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lambchop, send him on a vacation (in an envelope) to visit relatives.
Each student in Stone's class has chosen a friend or relative to entertain Flat Stanley on another trip. Stone chose me! I was instructed to dress Stanley in a way to reflect his visit to Los Angeles, so we borrowed Kobe Bryant's Laker uniform! Now Stanley is ready to explore San Pedro, Los Angeles, and the Port.
TODAY he returns to Chicago (in an envelope) with photos and a journal of his trip. Stone's class will mark each location that Stanley has visited on a world map. They are excited to see the places where Stanley Lambchop went on his globetrotting adventure!
Links to FLAT STANLEY'S DAILY ADVENTURES:
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
FLAT STANLEY AT THE VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE
The Vincent Thomas Bridge is Flat Stanley's last stop on his California adventure before returning home to Chicago.
VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE FACTS
-- Third largest suspension span bridge in California,
after the Golden Gate Bridge and San
Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, respectively.
-- First welded (not riveted) suspension bridge in the
United States.
-- Only suspension bridge in the world supported
entirely on piles.
-- Named after Assemblyman Vincent Thomas of San
Pedro. In 1961, the California Legislature passed a
special measure to name the structure after
Thomas in honor of his persistence and faith
in the bridge's future success.
-- Required 92,000 tons of Portland cement, 13,000 tons of lightweight concrete,
14,100 tons of steel and 1,270 tons of suspension cable to construct.
-- When the Bridge opened in 1963, a 25-cent toll was collected in each direction.
On grand opening day, Assemblyman Thomas paid the first toll. In 1983, the toll
increased to 50 cents for westbound traffic and was free for eastbound traffic.
In 2000, the Bridge was considered “paid for” and the toll was repealed.
-- Painting the bridge is a routine and continuous maintenance job, handled by Caltrans,
which requires 1,500 gallons of zinc, 500 gallons of primer and 1,000 gallons
of green paint to cover the span.
-- In 1996, the Los Angeles City Council declared the Vincent Thomas Bridge as
the City of Los Angeles’ official welcoming monument.
from PortofLosAngeles.org
Monday, May 17, 2010
FLAT STANLEY VISITS LOS ANGELES MARITIME MUSEUM
U.S.S. NAVAL MONUMENT
HEAVY CRUISER CA-135
see Stanley over there on the plaque?
WW II MEMORIAL
Propeller from Heavy Cruiser
U.S.S. Canberra CA70
Dedicated to the Gallant Men and Ships of
The United States Navy
The LA MARITIME MUSEUM is housed in the former San Pedro Municipal Ferry Building, which ceased operation in 1963, coinciding with the construction of the Vincent Thomas Bridge. One of the largest maritime museums in California, it boasts 75,000 square feet and features more than 200 ship and boat models, a variety of navigational equipment and an operating amateur radio station. Historical references cover the fishing industry, tall ships, commercial shipping, U.S. Navy, Merchant Marine and recreational sailing.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
SkyWatch Friday - FLAT STANLEY AT 6 AM
Flat Stanley wakes up early to watch the sun rise.
My nephew Stone's second grade class has just finished reading the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. In the story, Stanley is flattened, but not hurt, when a bulletin board falls on top of him. His parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lambchop, send him on a vacation (in an envelope) to visit relatives.
Each student in Stone's class has chosen a friend or relative to entertain Flat Stanley on another trip. Stone chose me! I was instructed to dress Stanley in a way to reflect his visit to Los Angeles, so we borrowed Kobe Bryant's Laker uniform! Now Stanley is ready to explore San Pedro, Los Angeles, and the Port.
VERY SOON he will return to Chicago (in an envelope) with photos and a journal of his trip. Stone's class will mark each location that Stanley has visited on a world map. They are excited to see the places where Stanley Lambchop went on his globetrotting adventure!
FLAT STANLEY'S DAILY ADVENTURES:
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL
Every week over 350 websites from all over the World share their Sky images here.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
FLAT STANLEY AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES
The Port of Los Angeles is the number one port by container volume and cargo value in the United States.
Today, the Port generates 919,000 regional jobs and $39.1 billion in annual wages and tax revenues. A proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles, the Port is self-supporting and does not receive taxpayer dollars.
Hatsu Crystal Cargo Ship
"The Port is cool!"
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
FLAT STANLEY TAKES A NAP
WILSON & FLAT STANLEY
Flat Stanley has been one very busy flat boy.
He needs a break!
Monday, May 10, 2010
FLAT STANLEY AND THE IN-N-OUT BURGER
In 1948, the first In-N-Out Burger was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park. Harry's idea of a drive-thru hamburger stand where customers could order through a two-way speaker box was quite unique. In that era, it was common to see carhops serving those who wanted to order food from their car. Harry's idea caught on and California's first drive-thru hamburger stand was born.
In addition to drive-thru's, In-N-Out now serves their burgers from big shiny rigs called Cookout Trailers! It is only fitting that on Flat Stanley's visit to California, he samples our favorite burger and meets the In-N-Out Associates.
Flat Stanley helps cook the burgers.
The In-N-Out Burger 18-wheeler.
Flat Stanley serves a Coke.
Thank you to the In-N-Out Associates! You are the best!
My nephew Stone's second grade class has just finished reading the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. In the story, Stanley is flattened, but not hurt, when a bulletin board falls on top of him. His parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lambchop, send him on a vacation (in an envelope) to visit relatives.
Each student in Stone's class has chosen a friend or relative to entertain Flat Stanley on another trip. Stone chose me! I was instructed to dress Stanley in a way to reflect his visit to Los Angeles, so we borrowed Kobe Bryant's Laker uniform! Now Stanley is ready to explore San Pedro, Los Angeles, and the Port.
In a few weeks he will return to Chicago (in an envelope) with photos and a journal of his trip. Stone's class will mark each location that Stanley has visited on a world map. They are excited to see the places where Stanley Lambchop went on his globetrotting adventure!
FLAT STANLEY'S DAILY ADVENTURES:
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL
AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL
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