Copyright 2010 T. Budar

© 2011 by T. Budar. Hablamos espanol.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Geologic Event Update






Paseo Del Mar remains closed (looking East)


Looking West



The cracking extends from the cliff...










 ... all the way across the street ...




... and into the White Point Nature Preserve








This event is drawing International media attention.






 The sewer line that runs under the street is being closed as a precaution.




 The hole is filled with gravel...




 ... then capped with asphalt.



Do you think anybody would mind if I helped myself to a souvenir?
(I tried.  They are too heavy)





 Do you know why manholes are round?
(Answer in next blog post)




Monday, September 26, 2011

This May Be Worse Than We Sink

By now everybody probably knows about the Paseo Del Mar road closure due to some kind of geologic failure.  Is it a sinkhole or a slippage of the cliff?  These pictures were taken the day before the road closure.


Here is an overview of the affected area looking West.



 
A closer look.



Surveyer markers track land movement,  looking East





The view from the sidewalk.  Doesn't look too bad...but...






The crack continues...






...and appears to extend all the way to the cliff

Friday, August 19, 2011

2011 ILLW USCG Auxiliary Radio Stations


Point Hueneme Lighthouse - K6AUX


Point Vicente Lighthouse - K6A


Point Fermin Lighthouse - W6A

A special certificate is offered for stations who contact all three United States Coast Guard Auxiliary operated event stations in District 11 South, all located in California.  To obtain a certificate send contact information and a 9x12 self addressed stamped envelope to:


K6AUX
c/o Richard Duncan WD5B
2200 Kingsbridge Lane
Oxnard, CA 93035

Friday, April 29, 2011

Both Ends of the Spectrum


While cleaning out my Parents garage the past couple of months, I came across several bundles of letters and photographs, some going back as far as the 1800's.  I am scanning everything that I can in order to preserve a digital copy and to try to match up names with faces.  This is going to take a while, but in the meantime, I want to share a card and photograph with you.



The following card has several autographs, most of persons I do not know yet.  However, there is one of a very well known author. Click on it and see of you can spot it.
(HINT: It appears twice)
 




 This photograph is probably from the 1930's.  Today, of course,  this kind of driving would never be allowed....no seat belt.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Return to NCIS


NCIS Director Leon Vance has reviewed the following photos and approved their release on a Need to Know basis.  Unauthorized disclosure is prohibited.





Come in and please close the door behind you.






Jethro and Ziva are busy discussing the progress of the current Investigation, so lets continue on....
...to the Wardrobe Department.


 

You may recognize some of these garmets from your favorite NCIS episode.

  


Everything is organized and identified by Episode and Actor.






Cool NCIS Ballcaps









Abby has a full calendar this month.








Better put on your latex gloves before handling this stuff.







Inside Jethro's basement.
The bike really belongs to Mark H.







This area serves as a Garage.  
It was also where we had lunch, minus the tables and chairs.








The Principle Cast Members have Trailors to hang out in when they are not on the set.
This is Mark Harmon's.







Hey...Who let these Tourists  in here?







NCIS Director Leon Vance's office.
He's not in at the moment.
I wonder what's on his desk?








WOW...Top Secret NCIS stuff!
  Now where did I put my reading glasses...?????