Getting close to home – in both locations.
I left my home in Kingwood Texas on November 4th, off to Bakersfield California to earn a few dollars. Bakersfield is my home town. I was able to share time with family and friends. The contracted work covered two different clients, both located in Bakersfield. During the second week I took my work buddy off to an iconic restaurant in east Bakersfield, Noriega’s. Basque food, good company, family style seating and less than 6 degrees of separation! In walks my sister’s father-in-law, earl. The seating is by group and Earl was seated next to me. Small world , eh?
Back to home again, I spent two days with my oldest daughter, and her family in Camarillo – husband, grand-kids and my great-grand-son favored me with a few gentle kicks from the warmth of the womb! I am really enjoying being called grandpa…it has a nice sound to it and makes me feel so welcome. Then up the California coast to my mother’s home. I told her that I would arrive at 5:00 and she becomes a little anxious if I am late. Fortunately I made good time.
Fortunate, because as I checked my photographer’s ephemeral I saw that sunset was 4:55 for her location. The clouds along the coastal drive looked promising as a nice backdrop for a sunset. The clouds began to thin as I drove north and by the time I turned off toward Los Osos they were pretty much absent. I took a chance and headed to the bay. I was rewarded with a nice golden sunset and some nice folks to chat with as the sun dipped below the horizon before heading off to mom’s home.
Mom and I head off to Houston and Kingwood tomorrow, to my other home. I get to share her with my family and friends, if only for a little while before she heads back home. I am so fortunate!
TTFN
Bishop
Photographer Ravi
Nov 19, 2012 @ 15:48:59
Excellent image!
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rubyrites
Nov 19, 2012 @ 16:31:00
How did you find the move… was it hard?!! Great post 🙂
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Bishop
Nov 26, 2012 @ 18:59:42
The move to Texas was initially traumatic…..California, Texas, California, Texas…….hmm which would you like dear….question posed to my wife. It has turned out to be a good experience overall – good people, lots of open space but – here in the Houston area TOO MUCH humidity. My 25 and 27 year old daughters, both single, enjoy to downtown Houston nightlife. Overall – it has been a good move.
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rubyrites
Nov 28, 2012 @ 22:46:34
Ive heard that texas is nice- good to know the nightlife is nice 🙂 Ive always thought about moving there… thanks for sharing with me.
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Karen
Nov 19, 2012 @ 16:48:14
What an outstanding sunset photo. It really is hard for the camera to capture what the eye sees at sunset. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
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Bishop
Nov 19, 2012 @ 23:17:11
This was a wonderful evening….the sky was so brilliant. I may post a couple more soon as I blog about the drive with my mother….she is a real hoot!
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Melissa Smith
Nov 19, 2012 @ 17:21:21
WOW! Another masterpiece. I may need to frame this one up too. Thanks for spending time with us this weekend. You are always welcome. It was a really fun visit for all of us. Love you Dad.
Melissa
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Bishop
Nov 19, 2012 @ 23:15:30
Thanks Melissa, I am playing with this photo to see if it will look good as a 30″X60″ panoramic type enlargement, possibly as a stretched canvas frame.
Love all y’all!
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