2 Peaks in a Day – Thunder Mountain and Telegraph Peak

On a cool fall day I set out to hike to two peaks, in one day: Thunder Mountain, and Telegraph Peak. The Three T’s is a popular hike in the Angeles National Forest, near Mount Baldy. I would be hiking up Mount Baldy Rd. from Manker Flats, passing “the Notch,” and heading on to Thunder Mountain, before coming to the sign for the Three T’s Hike, in the Cucamonga Wilderness.

Surfing at Sano

I love surfing, especially at Sano. I've been surfing as long as I remember. My Dad was a surfer in the 60's in the times before they used leashes. I would consider myself a bit of a soul surfer, unless the waves are over 3 foot. I can be kind of a woos these days… Continue reading Surfing at Sano

Paddleboarding in Dana Point Harbor

I went paddleboarding around Dana Point Harbor with a friend in August. The beaches were packed with cars and surfers, this time of year. You just can't drive to your favorite surf spot, and expect to just park. I picked up a paddleboard awhile back to have when I went to the Sierras, on vacation with my daughter, to use on lakes. I had never taken it in the ocean before.

Tomato Sauce Making

I had begun harvesting tomatoes back in July. Now the fun was to begin, making sauce. We had a huge harvest of tomatoes, and it was time to take the blanched tomatoes and process them into sauce.

Dana Point Harbor Hike

Follow me for a scenic 3 mile hike around Dana Point Harbor in Orange County, CA past the boats and ships docked by Baby Beach, and the Ocean Institute. It's an east hike, that just about anyone might enjoy, if they love boats, and nautical stuff, as much as I do.