FUN FUN FUN and LOTS OF CATS

Fun Fun Fun and Lots of Cats

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Orcutt, California: Deja Vu Antique Mall; things to do

this antique shop offers good browsing in Orcutt, California

I love a good antiques shop!

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Santa Maria, California: Riverbench Vineyard & Winery + Foxen Canyon Wine Trail; things to do

wine tasting and winery trail in Santa Maria, California

Scenic wine tasting off of Highway 101 in Central California.  

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Germany-Munich-Oktoberfest; Introduction to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany--part 1

details about Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Oktoberfest in Germany begins tomorrow!

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Santa Maria, California: Shaw’s Steakhouse & Tavern; restaurant review

steakhouse famous for Santa Maria-style barbecue in Santa Maria, California

Perfect rest stop off of 101 near Pismo Beach.

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Travel the world with travel writer and blogger Carole Terwilliger Meyers. This travel blog uses short descriptions with plenty of images.

Relatively cheap fun in Malibu.  

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Santa Maria, California: My Place Coffee and Juice; restaurant review

quick breakfast spot in Santa Maria, California

For next time you want to pull off 101 in Central California . . .

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A pink-haired grandma sings "Amazing Grace" with street performer.

click image to listen

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This blog provides great ideas for getaway travel in Northern California including to San Francisco, Berkeley.

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swimming at Tavoro Waterfalls in Fiji

I'd like to be here again about now.

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new-kid-on-the-block Chico takes a swipe at king-of-the-house Buddy

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Pacific Palisades, California: Getty Villa Malibu; things to do

Getty Villa art museum in Pacific Palisades, California

The Getty Villa museum in Pacific Palisades is small but exceptional.  Actually, it marries just the right amount of history and rare artifacts with gorgeous classical gardens and flowers and fountains.  

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Jack Webb and Johnny Carson discuss the Copper Clapper Caper.

Even if you're not old enough to remember Jack Webb and Dragnet, you'll get a laugh out of this.

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kids caught red-handed

Need a laff?

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Alameda: Meyers House and Garden Museum; things to do

vintage house to tour in Alameda, California

House tours are so enjoyable!  Here's one I took recently.

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Berkeley: Sports Basement--Berkeley; things to do

gigantic sports equipment store in Berkeley, California

Where to shop for sports equipment in Berkeley.

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Oakland: Pomella; restaurant review

Middle Eastern fare with nice patio on Oakland's Piedmont Avenue

Casual Middle-Eastern fare in Oakland, CA.  

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Fremont: Tyme for Tea & Co.; restaurant review

tea room serving afternoon teas in Fremont, California

tea time!