Alhambra, California
I saw this fireworks stand in Alhambra last week when I was out shopping for my Mother.
Not many cities in California still allow the sales of fireworks in a lead up to America's Independence Day festivities. In our own Ventura County, only rebellious Fillmore still sells them.
Instead of people trying to torch themselves and/or their homes, most cities now hold huge fireworks shows at a local park or school for people to enjoy more safely.
These fireworks stands are another iconic piece of Americana that will someday soon fade from sight.
Can't the NRA do something about this?
The FitzGerald's Family Beach Retreat
For the 4th of July, we were invited by Brian and Koreen FitzGerald to join their family and friends at their beach compound in nearby Carpinteria. It sounded like great fun so we of course accepted and were treated to a great day at "The World's Safest Beach."
Checking Out the Carpinteria Beach Scene
After getting our fill of snacks and ice cold beverages, Brian and I headed out on a walk down the beach to see what everybody was doing on a sun baked afternoon.
Some were floating
Some were challenging the waves
Some built sand castles
Some reveled in being buried alive
Others gave skim boarding a try
While a few went rowing
Lifeguard on Duty
Where was the tan and the six-pack abs?
Feeling better but it was no Baywatch
Family blow-up Hover Craft?
Romance
Now THERE'S a Baywatch moment
Beach Frisbee is always fun
Strolling with that special someone
Decisions
I opted for "C. Neither"
Tar and Algae
In days gone by, the local Chumash Indians would come to Carpinteria to use the tar that you see here at the Pacific Ocean's edge to waterproof their fishing boats.
Today it mostly is used to stick to beach goers' feet as a gentle reminder of their day in Carpinteria.
Paddleball is popular
Wave Runners are always fun
Kids, bucket, shovel, beach . . .
Nirvana!!!
Raider Fans Were In The House!
No, Not Ghost Ships
Those are off-shore oil wells in the distance.
Tubing can be fun
Here it comes!
Catch It!
GAME ON!!!
BEHIND YOU!!!
CRANK IT!!!
JOY
No matter what people tried, they all seemed to have a great day at the beach!
Fun at the Kid's Park
Late in the afternoon, Tom FitzGerald and I walked his daughter, niece and their two friends for a 20 minute change of pace from the beach.
It was a good training session for my impending Grandfatherhood.
All sorts of flags were up around Carpinteria
Flaming orange flowers on our park walk
The beach day is coming to a close
GOOD TIMES INDEED!!!
Thanks FitzGerald family and friends for a wonderful 4th of July!
3 comments:
"Who is that creepy old guy with the camera?"
"I don't know, but he took your picture while you were walking towards the water."
"No expectation of privacy in public places," - The Paparazzi Code
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