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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Bodega Bay, Sebastopol, etc.

The Sublow house.  Howard, Linda, and Brian.  We met here in Petaluma.  The sun was starting to come out, but didn't last long....we're all set for a great day!
A chilly morning on the Golden Gate Bridge.  Richard (Pat's brother) rode down to Petaluma to meet the Sublow's, then we headed down the Hwy 101 to San Francisco.  A thick Marine Layer covered us most of the way to San Jose.  That's Howard and Linda on the Voyager in front,
Pulling into jest's drive we see some familiar vehicles..A Toyota that says, "I know MO",  hmmm, that may be VSP's.  And a decal he picked up at the Kick Stand Lodge.  And those 2 Kawasaki's look a lot like they may belong to James and Cat Siegelaar!
The guests are arriving.  There is Brian, Richard, Howard (Nitelite) Lil' Doc, Jim Siegelaar, Cat, and Linda Sublow.
Rick & Colleen's kitchen.  I didn't take a lot of pictures of the home this time, but it's just beautiful!
What a pair!  Don (VSP) and Bill (Cranky)  Don is VSP because he was born that way, Cranky is skinny because he rides hundreds of miles a month on his bicycle.  He was a heavy man when he was diagnosed with Type ll Diabetes.  He beat the odds.  Lots of cranking, and a good diet, and he's symptom free.  Way to go, Bill!
Brian and Howard Sublow, visiting with Colleen, our Hostess!
That's our host, jest.  The one with his back to me in the greenish shirt.  Sorry I didn't get a better picture..Oh, well...hope there will be another time.
The bikes are rolling in to the "Jest House".  A huge thanks to Rick and Collen for having us over to share the afternoon.  Besides 2 wheels, there is a trike, a peddle bicycle, and Don's "Rain Suit"
The Guests of Honor.  Dave (Mango) and Linda (Lil' Doc).  It's always a treat to see these two!
Tasty sandwich!  Corn chip, mini peanut butter cup, a green peanut M&M, and a nice grape.  Excellent combination!
Howard getting ready to jump in.  The cement is textured on this end to look like a sandy beach.  It's a beautiful pool, with a nice hot tub on the other end.
Brian and Howard enjoying the cool water.  The pool is 12' deep on one end. 
Richard worked hard all week, and had a late night.  He's catching up on some rest by Jest's Pool
Good Friends visiting around the table
VSP and Mango check out Cranky's "crank" bike.  He rode 25 miles round trip, over a mountain, to get here.  No wonder he's skinny!




Lil' Doc, the Road Queen!  She has a beautiful Harley Trike!
This picture is for Stewey and Skid.  I finally found some White Diamonds, but it doesn't work like I was told by these 2 guys.  Instead, it made my wheel stink!



Pat's brother Richard, Howard (Nitelite) and I had a drizzly morning ride out to the Coast.  Beautiful Occidental Road through Redwoods so tall, it was a deep, dark, forest.  And wet.  They absorb the fog, then drip it on the road.


Not "Brand Conscience".  We are riding a Harley Ultra, a Honda Wing, and a
Kawasaki Voyager.

Occidental is a very interesting little town.  I was here yesterday, but didn't have a camera.  Today we missed the Farmers market, and a lot of fun looking vendors.  But, we had nice fog and drizzle.

Cool looking mural painted on one of the businesses.


Richard has lived near here most of his life.  In fact, just yesterday he had his large crane truck doing a job about a mile from this spot.  Howard lives about 30 miles from here, so he's not stranger to the area.

A grocery and specialty store.  Old, well worn, hardwood floors inside.  Very cool place.


A small upstairs cafe, next to the "Hand Goods" store.


Howard has been keeping his restaurant a secret!  Linda was inside doing Hostess duties :-)


The scooter is a Puggio, 2 front wheels, about 14 inches apart.  500cc.  These are nice bikes, and you don't need a side stand!
Howard is part of the decorations here...........


A small Mexican Restaurant tucked in among the Redwoods.


Oooommmmmm.  You can get a message here!  Stairway to heaven.


Richard in his new Carhart riding jacket.  A picture of fashion!  Both him and Howard have eaten here.  They say the food is "Good and Plenty"

Ice Plant covers the bluff over looking the Bay.


The waves are small today, but there are a few surfers giving it a go anyway.


We passed a couple of kite stores in Bodega Bay.

Howard waiting to cross Highway 1.  Saturdays can be busy with San Francisco traffic coming up for the day.


About the only thing Howard likes a good as Jelly Bellys is Salt Water Taffy.  So, we stop for some.


Candy, Kites and other goodies


Lots of different kites for sale here.


Some very different Kites!


We lost Richard, so pulled over here to wait for him to find us....he did.


Alfred Hitchcock's, "The Birds" was filmed here in Bodega and Bodega Bay years ago. This is one of the buildings that was used in the movie.  There are several around town.  They used to be well marked, but now, unless you know where they are, you probably won't find them.

Another picture of the old church.

The Tides is a popular, and very good, Seafood Restauant in Bodega Bay.


Entering the town of Bodega.


The overcast sky is just starting to clear up, and it's after noon now.


 Another location filmed in "The Birds".  I can't guarentee these locations were really the correct ones, but it's what the locals remember.


We rode up a hill to check out a different church that we were told was  in the movie.


A General Store.  Although still a lot of tourists, it's not as popular as the Bodega on the Bay.


Three guys praying for Sunshine.  It's been a chilly morning.


Even this horse has on it's winter clothes.


We stopped for some "Enduring Comforts"


Nothing like some fresh baked bread for comfort.



For those of you that know Teri Conrad, Sebastopol is her home town.  She grew up in this area.  Teri is a Photo Jounalist and Editor of Accellerate Magazine.

Fruit and vegetable stand, also sells nice fresh cut local flowers.  The yards are in full bloom around here.

This place had a large BBQ pit going, as well as other goodies.  And WiFi!

Gravenstein Apples are in full fruit now.  They are sold in stores, and many road side stands.


Stopped here to pick up some Apples for Pat and Alice.


This young lady helped pick these apples yesterday, now she's selling them while the others are out in the orchards picking more. They are extra good for pies and applesauce.

Sign advertising a Festival back in Bodega Bay.


Don't know what they are selling, but this is sort of a variety Store.


Gravenstein Station.  A fun place in Sebastopol.


Willie Dog has this cousin here in California.....................;-)


Would attend this if we were going to still be around...but we'll be in Kingman by then.


It will be a Fair Day!

All the grape vinyards are loaded this year.  These nice vines are about a quarter mile from Richard's home.  Pat's 100 year plus mother live there with him and his wife Alice.



So far, have been enjoying this bike.  Not a real "road burner", but it's comfortable for an old guy.

Hard to believe Fall is already in the air.  This tree is across the street from Richard's/



And this tree is just a couple houses down the street.  I would have taken a picture of Richard's colorful tree, but he doesn't have one in front. :-)

1 comment:

VROC #5569-r said...

I love Wild Flour Bread there in Freestone.