Some pictures from yesterday

[summer_jackel]

So, I did the whole zombie-Jesus-day celebration thing with my mom and brother yesterday; we went to a brunch buffet at a winery in Hopland, a cute little town which lies about an hour north of here. It was one of our more painless family holidays; go us! Afterward, Timothy and I visited Real Goods, which is this fantastic solar/alternative energy center and permaculture showcase. It is an endlessly fascinating place with wonderful ponds and gardens, and even has a solar-powered carousel. The figures are great, very well done wooden carvings. I love it.

And of course there is a baby horse who continues to be incredibly cute.





Silly.


The carousel! The salmon is my favorite.


I posed on the wild turkey, too.


The salmon and the feral pig!




An American Coot. These things look like they were designed by Edward Gorey.




Baby accepts petting! I still cannot get over the cute. Ye gods, as I review everything I need to do in the next year, but baby horses are a Lot Of Work. Resistance is still futile.







Little Arab head!!!!

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[summer-jackel.livejournal.com]

It's at Real Goods in Hopland, which is one of the southernmost towns in Mendocino county. Just take 101 North and stay on it for 45 minutes, you can't miss the place. http://www.realgoods.com/?campaign=adwords It is SO Awesome. Alas, the carousel doesn't open until the end of May, so I was able to sit on but not ride it. If you are interested in a field trip, I would very much enjoy a jaunt up north with you guys.

Glad you like the dressed-up version of Jackel. heh. I feel a little bit awkward in a dress, but sometimes it's fun.