Friday Night Photos Not Quite Woodstock Edition
Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 01/26/2024 - 5:00pm
Happy Friday everyone. I hope everybody is doing well. Post any photos, memes, or music you like.
I wasn't sure what photos I was going to post for tonights FNP until I read Sima's OT yesterday morning and decided to keep the music theme going. These are from a small two day music festival I attended about five years ago. The festival is held the last weekend in July every year at Greenhorn Mountain Park near Kernville, Ca. All the musicians and bands are from the Ridgecrest area.
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Thanks for the different type of selection this time.
It probably would have been enjoyable to hear the sounds of those individuals pictured.
Hi, humphrey
The music all weekend was a step beyond enjoyable. It was great!
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Oh wow!
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So you were there then.
Sorry, a bit slow on the uptake.
Missed that, but did 'experience' the California Jam
circa 1974 at the Ontario Motor Speedway.
pro ejemplo ..
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Great lineup
I would loved to have been there. I did make it to a couple of the Day on the Green concerts in the mid 70s when I was living in the Bay Area.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Cal Jam!
Hey Capt. !
Long live the memories of California Jam, April 6, 1974. Lots of Cal Jam vids on youtube. Search Keith Emerson flying piano to see a great sight gag involving a piano (they would not play upside down due to gravity). A buddy and I email each other every year on that date. We were there. I smuggled what seemed the only 24 Michelob glass bottles into the place for the gang (I did not drink then). It was worth it for the XL slug of electric koolaid. Heady days... I was blown away by both Rare Earth, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. They were incredible. Rare Earth did that long version (was a whole 22 min. side on album) of Get Ready. Amazing. Of course we knew the Eagles, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and ELP would be great.
long live rock!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
You may have been a bit young for this one
but man, what a line-up!
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Not sure if you were actually referring to me but it is likely
that I am older than you.
No, sorry, I meant that to be a comment to social
Perhaps you are older than my measly 68 years on this spaceship.
Was referring to cultural happenings in and around the 60's and 70's.
Bopped around to see some good ones, as I was interested in the
cultural movements of the times. Hope you saw some of it anyway.
Thought so. That is why I qualified my comment.
You are a young whippersnapper relative to me as I an my in mid seventies. I did enjoy plenty of experiences during that period.
funny but the only whips that snap anymore
are in my joints, but good on you to make it this far!
@humphrey Well, the truth
Well, the truth comes out. humphrey is a grumpy ole geezer. LOL.
Not really. 
You folks on the West Coast are lucky cos California is a major entertainment state. A lot of great music came from the Golden Bear State. Much more than the Sandbar Peninsula. Fer Sure! I remember all the acts you all are talking about. Great vibes!
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.
Another kickass lineup there
I don't know what year that was but it can't be later than 1970 since that's the year Hendrix died. Whatever year it was, it was before my concert going days which began in 75 when I was 18.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Monterey Pop
Hi all, SP,
Monterey Pop Festival was June 16-18, 1967. Brian Jones was there too. It was the kickoff event for "The Summer of Love". Unfortunately I was waaaaay too young for it but it was what I was listening to then.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Maybe I'm dreaming
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but I think I know some of those people
gray day here so took a couple interior shots to share ..
kitchen addition
love to show my work ..
and
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thanks for your focal points!
In the third picture it looks as if you would need a ladder
to access your bar.
It s a bit of a reach
although, you may note they are empties
so no problem. BTW, the hanging copper
ivy is a wine bottle rack (also empty).
oops
Hi, QMS.
Nice looking kitchen addition. It's work worth showing.
Nice Donovan selection, too.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
@QMS What a great house! Very
What a great house! Very unique and creative interior photos. I like the Donovan tune, too.
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.
Hi Social
Great live photos and music video.
Thanks for the personal and intimate flavour you’ve initiated. I've really enjoyed the conversation you all are having, and all that is shared.
I have a date on face time with my sister very soon, but I will try to post something to contribute tomorrow.
Enjoy the weekend all, and be well.
Thank you, Janis
Have a great conversation with your sister. Looking forward to seeing whatever you post tomorrow.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Hi pixelators
Hi all, Hey SP!
Hope you didn't get rained out SP! Great photos as always...
The Greenhorn Mountains are biologically often considered the southernmost-most extension of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It was the furthest south Pileated Woodpeckers for instance, as well as a number of Sierra Nevada flora and faunas. Used to camp up hear highest point in a state park in the 60's when I was a kid. There were regular Blue Grouse (now Sooty Grouse) in the campground, including moms with chicks walking around. I think Big Horse Meadows was the name of one good spot up there. Wonderful area.
Always loved that song, Monterey....
take care
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Hey, dystopian
My area of town didn't get quite as much rain as others. Thankfully I'm retired and could just stay home and not have to deal with it.
Thanks for the info.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Hi pixelators
Sorry but I gotta fly, so just a hit and run...
female Summer Tanager
moth, species unknown
be well and take care all!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Went to the post Office, headed home,
a bald eagle flew from a large vacant lot, over the highway
over the car.
Another day in paradise.
Moments like that are so sublime, I say to myself, "Kill me now, Lord", although I am not convinced there is one.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Hi, otc
That's great you got to see a Bald Eagle. There are a few scattered around the county, but I have yet to see one.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Baldies' preferred food is fish
So if you are near a large river, lake, bay or estuary, you are more likely to be able to see 'em.
Out West Virginia way, there's a sightseeing train that runs along the upper Potomac River, called the "Potomac Eagle" because that area is bald eagle country and you're almost certain of seeing at least one per trip.
There is no justice. There can be no peace.
Hi, TOM
Thanks for the tip. The problem isn't knowing where to find Bald Eagles. The problem is there just aren't that many in the county to see. Probably less than a dozen.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Bald Eagles
Hi ToM,
They are as good a pirates as they are fisherman. They are a nightmare for any nearby nesting Osprey. Ben Franklin did not think a thief should be the national symbol. Though as it turns out, fairly accurate. Ben wanted the Beaver, for its industriousness. For something so big it is amazing how deft they are to steal fish from Ospreys. Often as lakes freeze up and all the ducks are concentrated, they take lots of ducks too.
Just saw the Big Bear pair just laid its first egg of the season.
When I was a kid in the 60's they were MUCH rarer than they are now, having made quite the comback, much like Peregrine, and Brown Pelican, since we got rid of DDT sales here. Very few saw the national symbol back then. Great now there are so many places people can see them again.
take care!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Bald Eagle
Hi OtC!
Ya know what I say... It only takes ONE good bird to make your day! Always a GREAT bird to see!
Keep yer eyes peeled.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Nice hit and run, dystopian
I've only seen a male Summer Tanager once. That was years ago. I'd love to see one again.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
@Socialprogressive Hi SP!
Hi SP!
Those males are beautiful. In fall and winter very small numbers are found at mostly coastal socal sites especially where blooming Blue Gum Eucs as nectar means bees (their fav) all winter. They nest in or around our yard here. I think Lookout has breeding Summer and Scarlet Tanager at his place in bamy. In the west in summer they are fairly strictly a riparian corridor species. Cottonwoods, willows, Sycamores, etc. along a watercourse.
male Summer Tanager. For the female it does not pay to stand out especially when incubating.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
The Tanager I saw
was in a Cottonwood tree during late spring. That was over ten years ago. I haven't seen or heard one since.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
I envy you Californians cos your state has
produced a tremendous amount of talented performing/songwriting artists, Sp. I love outdoor festivals, and went to plenty of them. I like the variety of photos in this week's post. Our area of the slowly sinking Sandbar Peninsula has been avoiding the winter disasters hitting the rest of the Eastern side of the country. Hopefully, that luck will hold when Storm Season rolls around again. Sighhh. Rec'd!!
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.
Hi, orlbucfan
Florida is no slouch when it comes to musical artist. 38 Special, Jimmy Buffett, Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Outlaws, Rossington Collins Band. I'd go to a concert with that lineup any day. Hope you have continued good weather.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Dixie Dregs!
Surely one of most musically advanced prog bands ever, that flew totally under the radar outside the southeast was the Dixie Dregs. Most LA people were not aware, it was a word of mouth cult, no radio play. Twenty stars out of ten. Amazing awesome music. STEVE fn MORSE! I think they were U of FL students originally. Check it out if you don't know it folks...
Much later I saw Steve play a solo show at a supper club at point blank. OMFG!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Well, you have to add the Allman Brothers Band
(with the brilliant Duane Allman) to that list. And Tom Petty, the Gainesville, FL cracker (native). Yeah, you two are right, Sp and dystopian. I just lost a very, very beloved BFF over the Holidays. She actually dated the lead singer of Molly Hatchett. Boy, she would jump my sh## when I started the sex, drugs, and groupie rock star rap. She said--no way. It was a job, granted, a job all involved loved. A lot of the dudes either grew out of it, or just weren't interested. They were just as monogamous as folks like us. In fact, after she broke up amicably with the singer, he met and married the gal he raised a family with. She lost contact with him and went on with her life. I gotta tell ya, my educated (?) music fan eyeballs hit the ground when she told me about it.
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.
I'm sorry for your loss, orlbucfan
Loosing a life long friend is like loosing a family member.
The Allman Brothers are my favorite jam band. I can't believe I forgot them, and Tom Petty, another great from FLA.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.