See Do Think and Feel

When riding my scooter, there have been countless times that I've come up behind pedestrians on a bike trail or path that, are casually taking up the entire width of the path. Absolutely understandable. Some are just oblivious to the bikes and skates and scooters and skateboards that share the same path. They're simply not paying attention. Those who lack this situational awareness can be gently coaxed out of their oblivion by a simple handlebar bell. A couple ting-tings as you approach from behind is usually all it takes to let them know that you're behind them and would like to pass. Sometimes a friendly "on your left" can help too. Most people acknowledge your "request", step to the right and let you on your way. I'll usually pass and say "thanks" in hopes that they'll be encouraged to move aside again the next time they hear a ting-ting. Rarely do I encounter someone who is uncooperative, but it does happen. Check out the various wa

Several years ago, for Christmas, my family bought several push scooters, one for each of us. As I did my research on what make and model to get, I had in mind a few features. First of all I was looking for a brand that was inexpensive. Getting 3 at one time could have added up and our family was going through a financial rough spot at the time, so price was important. A recognized brand name was important, we didn't want to find something so cheap and unproven that we'd have broken scooters in a short while.  We ended up choosing the Razor brand. Lots of kids ride these so we chose 2 adult and 1 kid sized scooters. Although the Razors were rattly and noisy, they got the job done. They allowed us to scoot as a family. We scooted all around San Diego! However, after many scoots, the Razors started to show some flaws. These are really toys and the construction shows it. They rattle, shake and feel cheap, loose and wiggly. The headstock assemblies would sometimes become loose whic

We love camping. We had planned on doing more camping in 2020, but COVID, all the uncertainty and restrictions limited us. Before COVID we visited one of our favorite campsites. Not far from the city, yet far enough away to give us the sense that we were "getting away" for a little while. This was Selah's first time on a camping trip. I wasn't sure how it was going to work out. She's wearing an electronic collar here to help us keep track of her. I can make it buzz or beep with a remote control. We ended up not really needing it. Selah did fine on our adventure.  We found a Geocache while out on a hike. There are many geocaches hidden around the lake just waiting to be found. We've camped here before and have found several the last time that we were here. Still, it's a pretty large place and there's still more to find! Many indicators that we need to careful about Rattlesnakes. First the sign, then the dead snake that someone had killed.  Found another

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an 1,800 acre zoo in San Diego, California. It is one of the largest tourist attractions in San Diego County. The park houses a large array of wild and endangered animals including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The park is in a semi-arid environment, and one of its most notable features is the Africa Tram, which explores the expansive African exhibits. These free-range enclosures house such animals as antelopes, giraffes, buffalo, cranes, and rhinoceros. The park is also noted for its California condor breeding program, the most successful such program in the United States. [Click on any image for a larger view] We recently visited the Safari Park with our best friends and favorite family. Our annual pass allows us to bring in guests and our friends have a 3 year old who is the perfect age to enjoy the park. That and the expansive park allows for lots of exploration promised for a great day