Crash Research?

Does this mean this model of car is used in crash research? This specific car is destined for crash research? Or, is the driver of this vehicle a crash test dummy! Inquiring minds want to know.

A&W Restaurant

The weeks have become a blurred and the weekends more so. There's been a lot of driving activity, emotional stress and not much brevity. Along our rides, we've been eyeing an A&W restaurant off I-15 and promising each other that we're going to stop someday. Friday was the day.

We pulled off I-15 even though the traffic was bumper to bumper and we knew we'd be that much more behind. We were too tired and hungry and we needed to refuel. We were not disappointed! The A&W cheeseburger and root beer float tasted just as I remembered them from days long past.

They used to have car hops, servers that would come to your car to take your order, set up window trays for your food and bring the food to the car when it was ready. Rain or shine, the car hops were always there to assist. The last A&W car hop I know of was demolished circa 1977 in Los Angeles. It was the bomb and I have many fond memories of eating there. It was a big deal to be served and eat in car! LOL

Alas, the car hops are gone, but the charbroiled flavor of an A&W cheeseburger and their delicious rootbeer floats still remain - albeit, in short supply. They have a gorgeous Wurlizter-like jukebox that plays CDs, no more 45 rpm records! There was a large customer seated at the adjacent table, so I couldn't snap a frontal photo.

Lookie Loos

The one day I decide to try the freeway because I left work at 2:00 p.m., there's an emergency on a road that parallels the freeway. The lookie loos, rubberneckers, whatever you call them, were in full force bringing traffic to a complete stop or 5 mph speeds!

Moody Monday Theme: Addictive

I thought of the numerous things that would apply (i.e. food, libations, exercise, gambling, etc.), but at this stage in my life, taking photos and participating in photo memes has become addictive!

We departed work early Wednesday, drove home, packed and drove 1-1/2 hours to Murrieta. My FIL is in the hospital again. He now has pneumonia. We spent the night at the hospital, my spouse on a cot in his room because he was antsy trying to get out of bed. I slept on a waiting room couch.

A magnificent sunrise is a reminder from God that He is present in our lives, especially during these challenging times. This is what we saw first thing this morning!

Saved! We find a CBTL in Chino, CA and I abruptly pull off the freeway. Sustenance! I don't think I've ever been to a java joint this early.

We're hungry and tired as we wait our turn. It's so early in the morning yet, there's a line!

CBTL has some of the best muffins, bagels, tea and coffee.

Finally getting some fuel. I can't go just anywhere (i.e. Star*ucks). It's gotta be the best java there is! Sharing a bagel with cheese cream sounds like a plan.

Praying for a miracle.

Moody Monday Theme: Hot
Del Mar, California - on a hot day, these hot air balloon enthusiasts prepare to fly!

It's a hot summer day and time to soar!

Please excuse the reflection. These were shot in a very busy restaurant. I was struck by their subject and wondered: What is this aboriginal painting about? What does it mean to you?

What is this aboriginal painting about? What does it mean to you?

It's becoming more common to see homeless adults with children. A very bad testament to our state as a society. It's hard enough to be an adult and homeless. I can't imagine what the children must experience.