Penny and I were sitting on the patio looking up at these cherries. She thought they were orange berries so I took a picture. I'm still not positive and I'm too old to climb that monster!

So then she wanted a picture of a monarch butterfly

I can tell you those suckers are hard to catch sitting still.

All things come to those that wait!

I needed to go to Cycle Gear for a new face shield for my helmet. On the way I noticed that there are homeless camps just about everywhere you look.

Some were somewhat organized and some weren't

I was surprised at the friendly welcome I received.


Some had decent cars

Most were busy talking on their cell phones



I guess they have never heard of trash cans.

Maybe they adhere to the old saying that one mans trash is another mans treasure. He seems to be looking for something.

It seemed like quite a few women were there too.

 

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