Archive for the ‘Petra’ Category

Señor Fish

Posted on April 3rd, 2011, by Petra

Do you know this feeling – you are driving past a place and it just hits you… you have to stop and go in and try it out… Boy, we were lucky that we did! Señor Fish rocks! Big Time. Both the Fish Taco Sampler (Halibut, Tuna & Salmon) and the Sopes made us swear [...]

Come With Me, I’ll Show You Something!

Posted on March 27th, 2011, by Petra

While the Canada Geese are already taking their offspring for a walk, the Great Blue Herons are still busy getting the nest ready. Of course they are not the only ones – in the trees left and right other couples are preparing to start a family. Why this guy is still up and about, nobody [...]

Cold? Wet? Windy?

Posted on March 20th, 2011, by Petra

Oh no – not today, on the first Day of Spring and the L.A. Marathon. But Spring it is and the Marathon has been run, with a fabulous victory by two Ethiopians. So there – nothing spoils our fun here in Los Angeles!

Prepared And Ready…

Posted on March 18th, 2011, by Petra

…for Spring.

Good Morning!

Posted on March 10th, 2011, by Petra

A few times each year the local zoo opens very early in the morning for its members to come in and watch the animals having breakfast and such. Even at this early hour the meerkats had already put out sentries… just in case… The tapir gave us a friendly smile, even though we disturbed him [...]

Straight From Satan’s Paw

Posted on February 27th, 2011, by Petra

Give the Girl Scouts the $5 – no problem. Only weak people take the cookies too.

One Last Look

Posted on February 17th, 2011, by Petra

And Borders next door is closing down too.

Prehensile?

Posted on February 8th, 2011, by Petra

This is the definition: “A prehensile tail is the tail of an animal that has adapted to be able to grasp and/or hold objects.” (Wikipedia) Inquiring minds need to know…

Gimpy Rides Out

Posted on January 31st, 2011, by Petra

“That’s Mr. Gimpy for you!”

Progress

Posted on January 26th, 2011, by Petra

From cast to a boot, fit for Frankenstein’s monster: This is progress indeed. Now for four more weeks with this contraption.