How we beat the heat for a day...

20 years ago

We headed for Stinson Beach on Sunday. it was wonderful! The black dog is Foster, he found us at the beach when Alice took out the Chuck-it. Total ball hog, that dog! Snowy isn't very assertive about fetching, so it worked out fine.

Alice just got her braces off! She is thrilled!

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homesforsale
20 years ago
Alice is gorgeous.. what camera do u use? I love your shots!
dedtired
20 years ago
They're both gorgeous! Alice's teeth are so nice and straight. I remember when my boys had their braces off. They were a couple of snaggletooths to begin.

Ahhh. That beach look so inviting. I just got back from a walk in the heat and humidity. I am dripping. Wish I could just jump right into your picture.
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bubbeskitchen
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Sigh, so young and truly beautiful! Okay, the pooches too.
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Looks like a perfect way to cool off, for both kids and dogs.

You have beautiful children, Eileen.

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centralcacyclist
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20 years ago
Here is a link to the camera I use.

If you can stand more pics of my hammy kids: www.photobucket.com log in as artnsoul, password is cooking.

Here is a link that might be useful: Olympus C-4040
riverrat1
20 years ago
Beautiful children and the dogs ain't bad either!
booberry85
20 years ago
Beautiful pics! The scenes, people and doggies look very inviting and friendly.
Gina_W
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Good idea! Only no L.A. beaches allow doggies :-(

The kids are such cuties!
centralcacyclist
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Gina, I found this beach online. There are only a couple of off-leash places up here. This was one. Lots of leash beaches, though.

Here is a link that might be useful: CA dog-friendly beaches.
shaun
20 years ago
Gorgeous pics!
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Thanks for the link! I've been to the Del Mar and Cardiff beaches. I love the Del Mar beach - it's a great beach all-round.
riverrat1
20 years ago
The last time I was in Clifornia we stayed in a condo right there by the train exchange in Del Mar. I couldn't wait to wake up every morning and watch the surfers and hear the passenger train go by! We really need to go back! Beautiful City.
debbie814
20 years ago
Beautiful children, and brings back memories of my trip to Stinson Beach.
homesforsale
20 years ago
I loved your albums..those children are beautiful:)
Are they twins?

Is that your home?

I am a bit confused ..the covered bridge..etc..Not Ca right?
centralcacyclist
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That is the covered bridge at Knight's Bridge, CA. It's in the foothills about an hour from here. Here is the scoop:

"At 355 feet, Knights Ferry is the longest covered bridge in California; the ninth longest in the nation; and the longest authentic covered bridge west of the Mississippi. The bridge replaced a ferry service established in 1848 by Dr. William Knight. Built in 1864, the bridge crosses the river at the site of the ruins of the old Locke grist mill. Not far from the bridge, Native American Indians ground their corn in mortar holes in the rocks.

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For the past few years we have had Thanksgiving dinner at an old resort hotel and then taken a long hike around the ruins and the river. The place has changed hands a few times and seems to be closed except for weddings, etc. Next year we will have to find another place to dine and climb around. Maybe Yosemite or the Columbia Hotel. The kids are ready for new sites anyway. They feel as though they have thoroughly examined the bridge at this point!

Daniel and Alice are not twins, but they are close together, 20 months apart.

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