Members of "SOS" (Skydivers Over Sixty) were still going strong today trying to set a world record. The goal is to have over 60 skydivers over the age of 60 jump in formation. It requires lots of practice and lots of jumps to get it just right. The group photographed here jumped from three planes. They didn't quite complete the formation, however what they're doing is quite incredible. After this ... continue reading...
To JUMP! … or not to JUMP!
Ever want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane? There are lots of people that want to. And ... lots of people that do! Here's a quick run down in photos of what we witnessed today at Skydive Skydive Elsinore: Devise a plan ... Get an airplane ... Get on the airplane ... Hold on tight ... JUMP!!! Glide back towards the earth ... Watch out for trees ... land safely! Repeat ... continue reading...
Old Town Temecula – South End
Last week we had lunch at The Bank in Old Town Temecula, CA. I've lived in our valley for 34 years. Even though I've driven and walked by The Bank Mexican Food Restaurant many times, I had never set foot inside let alone eat there. We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the food and history of the restaurant, the building, and the original old town of city of ... continue reading...
Shady Palm Trees
I think these shady palm trees are lovely. They seems quite tropical even though this is Southern California! February 2011 - Panasonic Lumix ZS6 ... continue reading...
King of the Beasts
Today we decided to spend the morning at the San Diego Safari Park. I believe this king of the beast's name is Izu and this is his favorite spot to relax and nap. It's an old vehicle that the park bought on eBay just for the lion enclosure. Izu shares his home with two females that are never too far away. Isn't he magnificent?!? Nikon D90 70-300mm Nikkor Lens ... continue reading...