Wetsuits Hung Out to Dry

Team: Snap Happy (Jen, Chrissie & Mallory)
Team Member: Mallory
Location: Ft. Bragg, CA

A major part of every visit to the Coast involves abalone diving expeditions by Bob. While he doesn't receive money for his efforts, he surely considers himself a professional. And will never hesitate to let you know the monetary value of a home-cooked meal of freshly harvested abalone. But I digress...This post is about things hung out to dry.

Unfortunately, Bob's old dive suit has eventually disintegrated so he has begun to rent a suit when necessary. The photo above was taken at Sub-Surface Progression Dive Shop in Ft. Bragg when the rental for this expedition was returned. The dive shop rinses the suits and then hangs them out to dry.

There was a late tide on this visit to Bob's secret cove. Photo below shows Mallory and her Dad with one of his abalone.

Photo credits: Teresa Barker

Dogs on the Beach

Team: Snap Happy (Jen, Chrissie & Mallory)

Team Member: Mallory

Location: Seaside Beach, Mendocino County, CA

Photo credit: Teresa Barker

On the first morning of their Coastal getaway, Mallory and Teresa went for their usual early walk on Seaside Beach. The first text communication indicated there were no dogs on the beach. This was unusual as this is a jewel of a beach that rates high in dog fun and beauty. The beach is defined by the Ten Mile River on one end and huge cliffs on the other. It is documented on many dog-friendly sites as a great place to take your furry children. Fortunately for the Scavenger Hunters, two cute little dogs eventually showed up during their visit. 

 

Tommy used to work on the Docks......

Team: Snap Happy (Jen, Chrissie & Mallory)
Team Member: Chrissie
Location: Newport, Kentucky  - Hodge & Lowell Streets

 #15 - Loading dock with graffiti:

photo credit: self portrait on timer

These photos were all taken at Keller's Feed Mill in Newport, Kentucky. I had hoped to find all kinds of interesting information and history about it online, but I didn't find squat :(. Anyway, all of us who grew up in west Newport have a Keller's story to tell. I spent many afternoons and weekends riding my bike around...on and through the property. It had cool ramps and walkways for riding on (which are no longer there) or jumping off of, and it had bars from which to dangle upside down (without the bike, of course) and... it had a very distinct smell and I swear to you I can still smell it in my head (does that even make sense?). My friends and I often met at Keller's or I also recall that if someone wanted to kick someone else's butt, they would tell them to meet at Keller's. I am assuming that it is no longer a functioning feed mill but it was when I was a child and even that amazes me...that we had a feed mill in Newport in the 1970s?????. My sister and Snap-Happy teammate Jennifer, also hung out at and has stories about Keller's too and we grew up 13 years apart....i think our Mother even has Keller's stories. It's an icon from our childhood :).

Catch of the Day

Team: Spokane

Member: Melissa

Location: Deer Park, WA

"Announcing Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McNeil"....A professional Fisherman & His Catch!

Kevin & Katie(Myers) were married on Friday, August 17th.  Kevin is owner/operator of a commercial Salmon Fishing boat and relocates to the Alaska waters for Sockeye Season every year.  We were lucky enough to witness the nuptuals and participate in the festivities.  Congratulations Kevin & Katie!



kickin' around on a piece of ground in your home town

team: Young
member: Nancy
location: Orchard City Green - Campbell, Ca
item: Town Square Clock

We wrestled with the idea of this being a town square, but since so many functions for the city of Campbell are here, the PD and Library are here and it's so close to the main drag we figured this is Campbell's town square.  The trees kind of hide the clock, and it's hard to get close because of the construction for the War Memorial - but here it is!

Today was a lazy day, even if we did do a big walk downtown we felt like we had  frittered and wasted the hours in an offhand way.  ;-)

Mama told me not to come...

BBQ and Tofu all in one?

team: Young
member: Mark
location: West San Carlos St. San Jose
item: sign with Mother's, Mom's or Ma's in it

I just don't know... a Korean BBQ buffet that serves tofu too!  We were not inclined to stop in for a bite to eat, but there were people already in there at 10:30 AM!  As the song says, that ain't the way to have fun!

 

Lovin' Spoonful

team: Young
member: Nancy
location: El Camino Real in Sunnyvale, CA
item: Restaurant with a cooking utensil in it's name

On a trip down the El Camino we ran across lots of restaurant's with utensils in the name... wok being a favorite!  We liked this one with spoons in the signage!