Golden Eagle?

Often when we are out doing errands we spontaneously decide to drive north. Yesterday just before San Simeon we spotted a huge bird sitting on the fence. We managed to stop and take a few pictures before it flew off. We think that it was a golden eagle. There are some inland at Lake San Antonio. It was a spectacular sight.
We then stopped for a walk on the beach and spotted a sea star.and other tide pool creatures. We loaded up with rocks and driftwood.
   Then we decided to go further north to Ragged Point. We often have a meal there but this time opted for cheese and crackers and wine on a bench with a view.
                                        These are the kind of days we dreamed about here.

Wild Turkeys

The wild turkeys that roam our neighborhood are getting amourous !!!! The males display thier tail feathers and strut their stuff as they drag their wing feathers on the ground. It is a true mating dance and facinating to watch. Again the total affect would have been seen better with a movie clip but I have trouble posting movies on the blog. After seeing teachers make turkeys ourt of pinecones this is the first time I have actually seen the similarity !!!!

A visit from Good friends

Our friends Carl and Rayn Gage (Yes their real names !!!) came to visit this week. We enjoyed wining and dining at our local restaurants and a good time driving up and down the coast singing old "Monkees" songs from" A Best Of..." CD found by Carl in a local antique store !!!! We took a few photos while lounging on a bench on The Ranch and viewing the elephant seals.