Johnny Sunshine

Citroen for Sale

This little 1956 Citroen is for sale. I have seen it parked down at Oceanside Marina for many years. Today I noticed a for sale sign on it so stopped to take a photograph before this local landmark disappears to a new owner. The owner came up from his boat and we talked for a long time about cars and car culture. His name is Ernie and he is a really nice guy.


Ernie has had the car for 40 years and put "many" miles on it. He claims the original engine had 400,000 miles on it when it and the tranny were rebuilt. Also overall it has been very reliable.
It runs on two cylinders that put out a whopping 18 Horsepower.

Open Mic at the City Council Meeting

This video from: http://www.howtoavoidthebummerlife.com/weblog/

Little Italy Street Fair

Johnny the Cat

Johnny hanging out on the patio.

What is it?

Never have seen a photo of one of these before. I think they call it an "Ardwolf".
It was on a South African game reserve BLOG. They are trying to save leopards and other wildlife.

http://ingweaction.blogspot.com/?expref=next-blog

How Goldman secretly bet on the U.S. housing crash | McClatchy

You might want to read this account of major fraud by Goldman Sachs.
Where is the Attorney General?

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2009/11/01/77791/how-goldman-secretly-bet-on-the.html

Interested in Global Warming?

Here is a link to an informational video on Global Warming. It somewhat long but worth it.


It's from 350.org . If you want to know more about Global Warming and some of the politics surrounding it try it out.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid51061328001?bctid=62732198001

Sticthed Sunset

Images combined with softare "stiching". For reasons unknown to me the combined image is smaller in bytes than either of the originals.

Breezy Sunset

Windy sunset at Oceanside Pier

More Altered Sunsets

All with 400mm Tokina. Fortunately the Security Police waited until the sun went down to run us out of the parking spots. They are reserved for boat trailers at Oceanside Harbor.

The winter rain opened the drain out to the ocean. So the marsh has much less water in it. Too bad what is there does not look all that clean. But these little doves found a perch. I did not see one Egret. Even though I was a good distance away they are all keeping an eye on me.

Harbor Reflection

Love California

Drove to the beach last night to see and photograph the sunset. As you can see most of these images are altered in some way. The last one is flipped then sticthed. For some reason the software does not get rid of the seam.
To see these full size, click on the image. If that does not work let me know.

Vista Car Show

Photos from the Vista Pepper Tree Rod Run. Lots of cars to look at and some real high end custom hot rods. Ted and I had a great time wandering around looking at the cars and talking to some of the owners. I am kicking myself for not getting photos of a Ford Pantera that was being shown by the original owner. It was the original color of Lime Green and a very rare car. Also not shown is a 1960 Corvette convertable; restored in the original colors of silver and white. Just a beautiful restoration.
I also like the rusted hulk Rat Rods. They are refreshing to see as a counterpoint to the highly finished showboats. Fellas do you want to keep sanding, or go have fun?
Like the Kid said when he rammed the ferry into the dock, "It's all good..."

That's Ted looking at the purple Chevy

Oceanside Sunset

Photos taken 1-11-2010. The weather was just great! Southern California Rocks.