Had a chance through my work to head down to the home opener of the local Dodger game, it was a great opportunity to be outdoors and have a beer and enjoy some good old Baseball. The game set a couple of records.
Earliest Home opener ever (March 28th)
Most home Runs for any team on Opening day.
Dodgers 12 to Diamondbacks 5
Panorama shot
Golden Road Brewery – 2019 Dodger Special Edition Can
It might be a cold time of year, but California is never that cold to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Kern County has one Ski/Snowboard site named Alta Sierra formerly Shirley Meadows. The great joy of this place is the location close to proximity to Bakersfield. 👍
Sunday we made the 85 minute journey up there , March is a great time of year to take the drive, the weather is warming the grass is growing and the trip up through the Kern River Canyon is spectacular journey. 👍👍
Everyone loves the Snow – at least for a while
Everyone that finally made the journey was excited to go play in this once a year (locally) phenomena when moisture from the clouds turn heavy and drop water that turns to snow due to the temperature.
Baylee and her friend Caylee took the time to enjoy the snow and use there abilities to ride a board down the slippery slopes of Alta Sierra
The only negative on Skiing or snowboarding was the cost associated with this sport. Cost to ride the slopes, and if you don’t have equipment like skis, a snowboard, boots, poles you need to rent and it all adds up. When you mentally get pass the cost factor, it will be one of the most enjoyable outdoor activities you can do. The beautiful mountain scenery, the clear crisp air and the excitement of all those young and old enjoying while smiling is a great experience. ❄️ 😁
* Cost of slope pass and rentals $80 , 1/2 day pass $70 (Big ski areas is twice this)
The Great Outdoors
Baylee, Caylee and I had a great time, it showed because we stayed until they shutdown the lifts (around 4pm) and excitingly refueled at famous Kern River Brewing and Restaurant , That’s a experience in it self . One thing we learned is we will be back and want to make it up to other California Ski/Snowboard parks soon
We enjoyed the great outdoors even when the temperatures drop and the fun never stops
Frankie Suzanne Price, 75, passed away on February 11th, 2019 @ 1:15pm in Tehachapi, California at home due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Suzy was born in Long Beach, CA to O.G. (Olin George) and Patricia Brown on February 9th , 1944, she married Charles Price on May 27th, 1961, in Bakersfield. She dedicated 56 years of her life to helping her family, friends, and neighbors to learn about God’s Word. Her tireless faith and love as one of Jehovah’s Witness motivated her to spend countless hours in the Bible education work that is free to all people from any background or race. Nothing brought Suzy more joy than to spend time with family, friends and doing spiritual activities. Over the years she was Invited to attend International conventions in Europe and Africa to encourage others in the hope of living on a paradise earth, what the creator Jehovah promises in his Word.
Suzy went to East Bakersfield high around 1958-61 and meet her future husband Charles at Ken-Kens drive-in on Niles street in East Bakersfield, he was impressed with her on how she immaculately dressed and would consider to hang around him as he said he was just an “Okie boy from Lamont” after a period of meetups the following months and while the “Cruising Craze” took place around the country they became closer. The time came when Charles asked her to marry him, she said yes, but only one stipulation she asked, that he would let her continue to study the Bible with the Witnesses , He said yes. She loved what she learned from the Gods word and appreciated the value it had on instructing her life.
Over the years her devotion as a full and part time pioneer helped many reach baptism, some that she helped changed there life to adhere more closely to the bible resulting in many in their own family to become witnesses and see the value in Gods word.
Suzy is survived by her husband Charlie, sons Scott, Brock, Chris, and Joel. Daughters-in-law Bethany and Laura. Grandchildren Tori and Baylee. Great-grandchildren Emery, Briar and Boston. Brother Danny Brown and many extended family members. Suzy is preceded in death by her only daughter Wendy Renae.
~The family of Suzy wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Golden Hills Congregation, countless spiritual brothers and sisters and family friends who cared for our mother with the most loving care. Also, we would like to express gratitude to Optimal Hospice, especially Yvonne, Ashley, Heather and Jani.~
Kern County is a great place to have a “Road Bike”. Some might not realize we have the Kern River Parkway Trail, a paved trail away from motorized traffic that is 30 miles of enjoyable fun. This Path is one of the top Trails in the state. Most outdoors enthusiast ride bicycles, but it is shared with runners, joggers and walkers.
I try to ride my road bike a few times a week on this path. Road bikes usually are much lighter than mountain bikes. Less weight means you can go further or faster with the same amount of effort you put into your mountain bikes. Road bikes have much narrower tires (compared to a mountain bike) with much higher pressure. This means you have much less rolling resistance on a road bike. Once again, you can go further or faster with the same amount of effort you put into your mountain bike. Your riding position on a road bike is much more aerodynamic than it is on a mountain bike. Thus you can go further or faster with the same amount of effort you put into your mountain bike.