June 30, 2009 at 6:42 PM PDT
· Filed under Bob's 3D Stuff, Flowers & Garden
Posted by Bob
Every time that we go to the Botanic Gardens, and we go often, we stroll through the Rose Garden. Last Friday was no exception. We were there a few weeks ago, and this fountain had been removed for cleaning and maintenance. Friday, it was back in its place and looked beautiful.
I stood at one end of the walkway and snapped two images for the 3D view.
Click on the image to see full sized in the image viewer.
Of course, in case you haven’t sent for your free pair of 3D glasses, you can see the 2D version here.
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June 29, 2009 at 7:43 PM PDT
· Filed under Family
Posted by Verna
Whirligig is the nickname given to this Trailing African Daisy (osteospermum fruticosum). I snapped this picture last Friday at the Botanic Garden. Click on the image for the full-sized picture.
The Whirligig is a member of the Aster family, closely related to other mums and daisies with a single-tier of petals. It propagates well from cuttings and does well in the Southwestern United States. According to the Desert Tropicals website (Phoenix, AZ) this flower suffers in hotter climates like Phoenix, but is hardy when it comes to tolerating frost.
We sure love going to the Gardens all year long, but especially in the spring and summer months.
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June 28, 2009 at 7:55 PM PDT
· Filed under Firearms, Photography
Posted by Verna
This is “Rosie the Riveter,” my rosewood-gripped S&W .38 special revolver. We were cleaning up after the weekly shoot today when I snapped this picture of her. Click image to enlarge.
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June 27, 2009 at 6:46 PM PDT
· Filed under Food and Dining
Posted by Bob
Take a tall beer glass, add three inches of cold buttermilk and top off with 12 ounces of your favorite beer. Do not stir, but let the beer’s natural effervescence gently combine the mixture. Serve ice cold. Limit one due to lots of CALORIES! A nice summer tangy treat!
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June 26, 2009 at 4:52 PM PDT
· Filed under Critters, Flowers & Garden
Posted by Bob
Verna and I went to the South Coast Botanic Gardens today. As we entered the Japanese Garden by the koi pond, we encountered a pair of Ruby Meadowhawk dragonflies (sympetrum rubicundulum) flitting about the area. One lighted on a lily by the pond and posed for this image. Click to enlarge.
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Every time that we go to the Botanic Gardens, and we go often, we stroll through the Rose Garden. Last Friday was no exception. We were there a few weeks ago, and this fountain had been removed for cleaning and maintenance. Friday, it was back in its place and looked beautiful.
