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1. I'd not been to Knott's Berry Farm in DECADES, so it was delightful to meet my cousin, his wife, my sister & her husband there for breakfast on Tuesday morning. We had a wonderful 'catch up' visit and hopefully won't let so much time go by before we connect again ...
2. In addition to a wonderful visit, I rediscovered 'the Chicken House' ... a restaurant my parents enjoyed and took the family to occasionally on Sunday after church (even though we didn't have much money to spare) long before roller coasters made this place a huge 'theme park' attraction.
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2. In addition to a wonderful visit, I rediscovered 'the Chicken House' ... a restaurant my parents enjoyed and took the family to occasionally on Sunday after church (even though we didn't have much money to spare) long before roller coasters made this place a huge 'theme park' attraction.
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3. The food was tasty, the prices economical (especially for Seniors) and parking was FREE. Methinks I'll probably return ... just for the JOY of it!
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4. This statue stands outside the Chicken House and is my Yard Art this week ... just because.
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5. We walked around a bit but didn't actually pay to enter the theme park itself.
6. Virginia's Gift Shop is still there ...
7. It's been joined by Pink's Hot Dog Stand and Cinnabon too. (My brother in law LOVES Pink's Hot Dogs so much he occasionally drives to the original location in Hollywood but now he knows he can get a delicious 'dog' closer to home ... when he's in town).
9. In addition, I saw many colorful signs ...
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Weekend Reflections and Window Views
Thursday Thirteen13. I'm spending Thursday with my sister so I'll be visiting Friday and over the weekend again.
Small Reflections ... Smile Back6. Virginia's Gift Shop is still there ...
7. It's been joined by Pink's Hot Dog Stand and Cinnabon too. (My brother in law LOVES Pink's Hot Dogs so much he occasionally drives to the original location in Hollywood but now he knows he can get a delicious 'dog' closer to home ... when he's in town).
8. Of course there are roller coasters everywhere you look ... definitely not MY favorite activity, but I did take photos of them and the beautiful clear blue skies to share.
10. ... window views and reflections too ...
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11. Although I ran into problems hooking up to AT&Ts 'wireless connection' at Starbucks on my first visit with my Sony Vaio, methinks things are resolve so that on my NEXT visit I shouldn't have any trouble. This is the Starbucks in downtown Huntington Beach on Main street with more 'kewl' windows and reflections.
12. It's WINDY here, palm fronds are blowing around, and (sigh) I've got a sinus headache ... probably because I spent an hour outside this morning watering the yard hoping to keep my flowers blooming.
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12. It's WINDY here, palm fronds are blowing around, and (sigh) I've got a sinus headache ... probably because I spent an hour outside this morning watering the yard hoping to keep my flowers blooming.
Thursday Thirteen
Hope you're all having a wonderful week!
Thought for Today
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these."
George Washington Carver
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these."
George Washington Carver
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28 comments:
Oh, how our kid-lings loved Knotts Berry Farm. How fun you had some nostalgic moments.
Have a great week.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Wow, you got a lot in this post! :)
I love the yard art chicken! Would you believe I had a stuffed toy chicken when I was a little girl?
The reflection shot is wonderful and I'm craving a cup of coffee but since it's almost midnight I guess I'll have to wait.
The window view with all those colors is terrific. Lovely shot!
You sure those are palm fronds or left behind witches brooms. LOL! :)
Your window is so colorful and does look like in a fairy land. ^_^
Windows&Doors2
Knot's Berry Farm, I had no idea it was a big park like that! I thought it was just a real berry farm with a gift shop. Does it have anything to do with berries? So many great pictures and so much neat stuff I learned from your post today!! I've always wanted to try a Pinks hot dog, probably never will. The Starbucks building is amazing, I showed that picture to my husband.
sounds like a great trip
It all sounds like fun. I haven't been to Knotts Berry Farm in forever. Love shooting interesting reflections shots.
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Looks like a great place to visit. Although I'm not a roller coaster person. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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Thanks for the lovely tour oF Knott's!
I'm a little confused and will have to google it. It sounds like a farm but looks like a theme park and the Virginia sign made me wonder if it's in Virginia but you mentioned palm fronds, so I think not. I grew up in an amusement park beach town and never rode the roller coaster, not once to this day.
A big strutting rooster, storyteller. Love him! :)
What a great time you must have had with family! I couldn't help but stop at the "starbucks" photo...wow! What a classy looking store that is with all that glass! Quite impressive!
wow! What a great day! Looks like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing your JOY!
That Starbucks is a terrific reflection shot!! All of your photos are colorful and lovely as always! Have a great weekend!
Sylvia
Wow. Knott's Berry farm brings back memories when it was a berry farm and restaurant. My family used to go there on special occasions also. Cannot find fried chicken like they had except in very small restaurants in country towns. That is where I learned that rhubarb cobbler was every bit as good as the berry cobbler. Regards.
I love the giant chicken
and the ice cream sign is so pretty and colorful
all your shots are wonderful
Bright and colourful.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
Breakfast looks good, and the yard art is fun!
I love roller coasters. They look really nice against the sky.
I've been to Knots Berry twice, I love that place, but not for it's roller coaster or rides but more for the glimpse to to yesteryear's . Wonderful place.
Great Thursday 13 and Color carnival - love that ICEE sign and I would LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE a Pink's chili dog right now!
I used to love Mrs. Knotts Fried Chicken when I was a kid. They built another restaurant in Irvine but it went out of business about 10 years ago. For the past 30yrs I've been talking abot going to Pink's but I still haven't made it there. Great shots that bring back nice memories.
Have a wonderful weekend!
loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee all pictures and the post :D
Not Afraid
All photos here are gorgeous. I love all the ones with the great blue sky. :)
Happy weekend!
A METTING WITH GOOD REMEMBRANCES...Congrast for to sharinh the shots and the history
have a nice weekend
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Just loved that sign with the Polar Beer and ice.
Have a nice weekend !
Hello, Friend,
I'm sorry that I haven't commented on your blogs in a while. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things, blogging-wise, and cutting down on Facebook time.
What a huge, fancy Starbuck's you have photographed! Ours are more "woodsy"-themed here in the Pacific Northwest.
I hope you'll have a good week, and not be bothered by the headaches. Take care. :)
Such FUN photos! So bright and colorful--and I love seeing all your sunshine!!
Love your shot for Color Carnival, love them all! I especially like the big rooster :-)
A very colorful ICEE sign... mmmmmm :)
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