Wednesday, November 24, 2021 -- Manhattan Beach Pier -- Nice Day...

While I was sitting on this bench and resting, a guy came up and asked me to call a lifeguard over from the station next to the bench.

He said he was stung by a sting ray and was in pain and wanted help.

I went upstairs and knocked but no one was inside.

I saw a lifeguard truck pass by the pier on the sand so I flagged him down.

The guy with the sting talked to the lifeguard but he said there's nothing he can do.

The lifeguard said the only thing that will help with the pain is warm water...

 

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 -- Culver Steps (new office/shopping building in downtown)

The Culver Hotel.

Some of the actors in the Wizard of Oz supposedly stayed at this hotel during the making of the movie...

The theater on the left closed, due to COVID.

I hope it opens again someday...

 

Monday, November 22, 2021 -- Shabu-Shabu

 

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 -- Maple tree has dropped most of it's leaves...

 

Friday, November 19, 2021 -- JL Garage visit -- part 1

JL invited CS to visit his garage.

RB made it happen.

J was incredibly generous with his precious time & gave CS a personal tour of not only the "garage" but also the "shop" next door.

If I recall correctly, this is a Fiat.

The "collection" of cars is amazingly eclectic and broad in the best possible way.  Another Fiat...

Jay explained that the series II red XKE is special;  has a shortened wheelbase from the factory...

I thought J would do a meet & greet, spending a few minutes.

Then, let us spend a little time on our own admiring the collection before leaving.

So, I thought CS, RB and I would admire, enjoy and talk about the collection then leave.

Instead, JL spent nearly an hour and a half giving CS a personal guided tour of the garage and shop, explaining the history, significance and interesting facts about many of the cars.

We talked about the interesting Cosmos and the painting of the brochure behind the car...