Southern California Bloggers - The Cast of Character!

Karin Bugge

Altadena Hiker

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the cast of (REAL) characters that I was so fortunate to spend time with  in Los Angeles this past week.  This trip we added two new members to our rowdy band of bloggers.  I hope you'll visit their blogs and say hello!

 Tash

Palos Verdes Daily Photo

Kevin McCollister

East of West LA

Katie Murphy ( Who flew in from Berkley!) with Boz

Katiefornia 

Petrea Burchard with her dear Boz

Pasadena Daily Photo

Ron Rosen

Mister Earl's Musings

Kathy Watson ( The Chieftess) who drove 5 hours down from Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes Daily Photo

California Dreaming

Another Southern California blogfest is on my horizon!  Stay tuned.

The Mamas and the Papas have this to say.

So Cal Blogfest 2010

I'll be busy visiting museums, exhibits and enjoying my time with this crowd and many more.  I appreciate your comments and will look forward to catching up when I return.

100+ Strangers Challenge - A California Stranger

Stranger #104

I had to jet all the way to San Marino's Huntington Gardens to capture this stranger. Tash said the wife didn't look all that happy about me taking her husband's photo, but he didn't seem to mind a bit!

A Southerner's Glimpse of South Pasadena

A few short weeks ago I had a most wonderful visit with my dear blog reader Judy and fellow bloggers in the Los Angeles area. One afternoon and evening was spent in photogenic South Pasadena. Laurie, Glimpses of South Pasadena, showed us all around and can you believe it, I recognized some hot spots from her blog! Actually, I have more, so stay tuned!

South Pasadena Rouge???

California Dreaming

What happens in the "Denas", stays in the "Denas"

Well I've been home from Southern California a week, but the fond memories linger. Many of you have asked for more photos and of course I'm happy to share!

Today a trip to the Huntington Gardens. Our rowdy band of bloggers photographed every leaf and petal there. We also enjoyed a delightful tea in the Rose Garden Tearoom. Much talk and laughter ensued. I'm pretty sure we were not their typical "tea" crowd. :)

A little tune for you today. You know what it is!

By the way, there's a bit of California on my Paris blog today as well! Have a look here.

L'arbre faux bois était trés belle!

The Cast of REAL Characters

Judy (My terrific hostess), Kathy (The Chieftess), Ron (Mr. Earl's Musings), Petrea (Pasadena DP), Laurie and Raine (Glimpses of South Pasadena), Karin (Alatadena Hiker), moi

Thanks to our dear fellow blogger Tash, Palos Verdes DP, we have this nice group shot. Most likely the only time we stayed together and had our mouths closed or almost closed at the same time! We were touring the Huntington Gardens in San Marino and they were spectacular. More to come from this beautiful place.

The Birthday Girl!

Raine and Mom Laurie

I've just returned from a fabulous week in the Los Angeles area. My dear blog reader Judy- So.California and husband Dave were my wonderful hosts. Oh what a grand time I had sightseeing and getting to meet and finally get to hug the necks of my blog friends in the area. Karin, (Altadenahiker), Laurie (So Pasadena Daily Photo), Tash ( Palos Verdes Daily Photo), Kathy ( The Chieftess), Ron (Mr. Earl's Musings), and Petrea ( Pasadena Daily Photo), joined us and a grand time was had by all. On Thursday, Hiker gave us her very best "Huntington Garden Docent" tour. Well she tried. We were unruly and stopped too much to talk and take photos, but she did her best to reign us in. A very special "guest" was Raine, Laurie's ALMOST five year old. Today the Birthday Girl is my star. Joyeux Anniversaire dear one.

My 100 Strangers Challenge is featured in this month's issue of B-Metro Magazine. Take a look here!

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