January 2010

Frosty Paws

frosty-paw.jpgHi – this is Bear.

On the weekends, the Mama or the Daddy let me lick one of these ice-cold Frosty Paws. It’s like ice cream, but it only has stuff good for dogs in it.

I usually get down on my haunches and put the Frosty Paws between my paws and lick out all the cool tasty stuff until it’s all gone. Then, I get a drink of water and take a nap.

OK – Bye. Gotta get lickin’ . . .

Surfing Pelicans

While we were visiting the Point Vicente Interpretive Center today. many California Brown pelicans soared along the cliffs. Others were surfing – well just above the water, along the breakers, which were pretty large today. Click on the image below to see the full-context of this bird enjoying pelican water sports.

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General Patton Bronze in 3D

patton.pngYesterday, on our way back home from Arizona, we got out to stretch and walk the dog at the General George S. Patton Museum, located along Interstate 10 in the California Desert.

While we were walking around in front of the museum, I snapped an image pair of this bronze statue of the General to merge into the 3D anaglyph image seen here.

According to Wikipedia:

The General George S. Patton Memorial Museum of Chiriaco Summit, California is a museum erected in tribute to General George S. Patton on the site of the entrance of Camp Young, part of the Desert Training Center of World War II.

Exhibits include a large collection of tanks used in World War II and the Korean War, as well as memorabilia from Patton’s life and career, especially in regards to his service at the Desert Training Center and that of ordinary soldiers who trained there. Development of the Colorado River Aqueduct and natural science exhibits are displayed as well. In addition, a 26-minute video is shown, detailing Patton’s military service and the creation of the Desert Training Center.

Though Patton only spent less than four months at the Desert Training Center, his establishment of the training grounds directly impacted more than one million troops.

The museum is at the Chiriaco Summit exit off Interstate 10, 30 miles/48km east of Indio.

Click on the image above to view the full-sized anaglyph. If you don’t have your free pair of 3D glasses, you can see the 2D version here.