I was on my way to get the vegetables when I decided to pull into McGrath State Park and explore some of the trails along the south side of the Santa Clara
The winter rains have kept things flowing, the estuary is drained out a bit and everything nearby is green and blooming.
Explored some of the trails through the canopy
Then back to the mission at hand, well stocked for the week and heading home.
We had Oma and Oppie out to visit all day, and play with the baby. Giving us the chance to nibble at some couple time throughout the day. We used part of the morning to ride out to get some fresh mushrooms at the farm and then over to the harbor for some fish. The eats are going to be good at home this week.
This winter has been an incredible display of weather extremes here in Ventura. Five days ago was rain with snow down to 4000 feet. Today it was 60deg before the sun came up. Made some time for a quick surf check and a little dirt on the way home.
I am done saying spring has sprung, but get out and enjoy the warm weather!
To the Park March 29 2011, 0 Comments
A little more light each day, better planning each trip and we are increasing the range. Spending more time playing than taking pictures. And a tired little girl by the time we were heading home.
Fringe benefit is that she is almost sleeping through the night.
Better weather today while there is a break between storms.
Quick mid day run for some supplies, Still plenty of clouds locking the snow into the mountains
And then a quick ride into the hills to get the legs heated up
I am not sure what this series of storms will do for all of you back east, but I cannot image it is going to bring spring here any earlier.
Play outside, but try to stay warm and dry.
I thought I could make it to the mid-week Farmer's market to pick up some beef and veggies before the next wave of rain hit. I could see it coming in behind me from the west an knew it was going to be close getting home dry.
There was snow peeking out through the clouds on the Topa bluffs, but not easy to catch with the camera I had with me.
Making it there was fairly dry, the way home was another matter.
The
Patagonia Men's Houdini® performed perfectly as did my Rainlegs chaps. Both pieces of rain gear are perfect for the light rain quick ride sort of thing. This test was only 6 or 7 miles in drizzle, but that is all you need most of the time here in southern California. Anything more and these will wet out and then through, all dry and happy this time though.
Woke up early this morning to a few messages of concern for our safety with the impending tsunami. A quick check on the web revealed that Japan is devastated, but that we should be looking at a series of tidal waves in the 3 to 6 foot range. Luckily it will also be a very low tide as the series of waves moves through. Good news for us, but thoughts and prays going out to the hardship on the other side of the planet.
I did what any good American would do and loaded up for a ride along the coast as I had almost 2 hours to the start of the waves.
Starting off with a reminder about every meal, I feel the same way about every ride.
I had the time to head pretty far north and explore some options for avoiding at least part of the stretch along the 101. This tunnel while full of glass can shave off almost 1 mile of hwy riding.
I also found a dirt trail that may connect to La Conchita, but that is for another day.
Back on the ride home no signs of a Tsunami other than the rangers trying to clear the motor homes out of the parks
And then the waiting begins to try to shoot some tsunami video:
I am not sure I was able to actually capture anything visible as evidence, and then time ran out for me to get back home. I heard through the grape-vine that more water came through the harbor around 9:30 or so, but not nearly as dramatic as last year's chilean tsunami. I will review the footage I caught and post it up if worth while later today.
I started out heading up the coast, but decided it would be more fun to head back and further explore the hobo trails come nature trails and now hobo trails again.
Just a thread of the trail left at the start,
If the camera were not strapped on for this shot I probably would have dropped it, friendly guy, but startled me something fierce while on the slippery section of trail.
Spring is coming on strong around here
Shortcut home with time getting tight.
All this within a mile of home, play in your local parks. What you find may surprise you.
Sunday ride to the market, windy, cloudy, cold air coming back and the strawberries are gone.
But they are fantastic while they last.
Looking forward to a new week, ride your bike.
The winter rains have kept things flowing, the estuary is drained out a bit and everything nearby is green and blooming.
Explored some of the trails through the canopy
Then back to the mission at hand, well stocked for the week and heading home.
We had Oma and Oppie out to visit all day, and play with the baby. Giving us the chance to nibble at some couple time throughout the day. We used part of the morning to ride out to get some fresh mushrooms at the farm and then over to the harbor for some fish. The eats are going to be good at home this week.
I am done saying spring has sprung, but get out and enjoy the warm weather!
Fringe benefit is that she is almost sleeping through the night.
Quick mid day run for some supplies, Still plenty of clouds locking the snow into the mountains
And then a quick ride into the hills to get the legs heated up
I am not sure what this series of storms will do for all of you back east, but I cannot image it is going to bring spring here any earlier.
Play outside, but try to stay warm and dry.
There was snow peeking out through the clouds on the Topa bluffs, but not easy to catch with the camera I had with me.
Making it there was fairly dry, the way home was another matter.
The 
While passing through the Harbor we witnessed another Tsunami surge, the tide in this picture is about 4 or 5 feet higher than it should be. It came up and drained back out in 6 minutes or so, pretty incredible to watch. Apparently this has been ongoing since 9am yesterday
Then breakfast and a toodle around town on the way home.
Thanks for Oma and Opie to watch the baby, It was a great morning
I had the time to head pretty far north and explore some options for avoiding at least part of the stretch along the 101. This tunnel while full of glass can shave off almost 1 mile of hwy riding.
I also found a dirt trail that may connect to La Conchita, but that is for another day.
Back on the ride home no signs of a Tsunami other than the rangers trying to clear the motor homes out of the parks
And then the waiting begins to try to shoot some tsunami video:
I am not sure I was able to actually capture anything visible as evidence, and then time ran out for me to get back home. I heard through the grape-vine that more water came through the harbor around 9:30 or so, but not nearly as dramatic as last year's chilean tsunami. I will review the footage I caught and post it up if worth while later today.
If the camera were not strapped on for this shot I probably would have dropped it, friendly guy, but startled me something fierce while on the slippery section of trail.
Spring is coming on strong around here
Shortcut home with time getting tight.
All this within a mile of home, play in your local parks. What you find may surprise you.
But they are fantastic while they last.
Looking forward to a new week, ride your bike.