An Old Town Halloween

Happy Halloween Everyone!

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A View To Los Angeles

The Santa Anita Race Track Grandstand in front of the white buildings to the left of center in the foreground.

The buildings of Los Angeles are visible just up and to the right of the race track, next to the slope

Monrovia Living Spaces Is Now Open

The new Living Spaces store in Monrovia is now open, and apparently ahead of schedule.

There was a sign last week announcing an early November opening.
This photo was taken a little after 11am this morning and there were already a lot of people there to have a look.

Installation Of New Monrovia Public Library Fountain

I'm looking forward to this fountain. It's being placed right at Myrtle Avenue, front and center to the library.

On a related library note, be sure to check out the new Monrovia Library Book Club blog at: Monroviabookclub.blogspot.com.

Evolution Of A Species

Remember these?

Pay phones used to be everywhere. Replaced by cell phones.

It took me awhile to find even this one to photograph. As you can see in the photo, they get no respect.

So common not that long ago, now on the verge of extinction.

In Charge

As promised, this one goes back to the post last Friday.

This was taken shortly after he had chased a smaller male away.

He slowly sauntered back and all the other deer fell in behind as they walked up the street.

The look of cool superiority on his face shows that he knows exactly who's in charge.

Kinetic

Halloween Lights

Furry Friend Friday

Spotted this young deer on the side of the road.

If you click the photo and look closely, you'll see she has a strand of something draped over the top of her head.    Very cute.

There were quite a few deer in this spot.  Monday I'll show you who was protecting them.

Into The Sunset

Looking west along the 100 block of W. Palm Ave. on the north side of the library.

Bear Proof Trash Bins

This looks to be one of the bear proof trash bins showing up in the residential neighborhoods in and around the foothills of Monrovia.  Bears are smart but those little clasps could be a problem.

The Halloween Llama

Pumpkin Patch At Sunset

Tomorrow, an attraction from the pumpkin patch that I don't normally associate with Halloween.

It's Getting Close To Halloween

Accessorizing

Living Spaces, Paul's TV Signs Are Up

The new Monrovia Living Spaces and Paul's TV signs are up on the building.  There's also a sign on the door announcing that they will open next month.

Stream And Check Dam

Along the Ben Overturff trail. The trail is open again.

Storm Watch

Taking A Break

Rain On The Way

London Gastropub

A new restaurant due to open before the end of the year at 419 S. Myrtle Ave. in the heart of Old Town Monrovia.  Visit their website here.

"Celebrate The Arts" Festival This Weekend

Presented by the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA).  The festival returns this year to Library Park on Myrtle Ave. in downtown Monrovia and runs both Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

More info at the MAFA website.

This photo was taken this morning about an hour before opening.  Once 10am arrives, expect lots of people.  This event draws a good crowd every year.  The event is free and parking is free, although you may have to walk a block, maybe two.  Should be a beautiful weekend for art in the park.

Hike To The Clouds

The Structure

I know what you're thinking. Looks safe enough. Are there permits? What could go wrong.

Autumn Day

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Mountain Stream

Moonrise

Tight Squeeze

Another view near the possible area for the METRO Gold Line Maintenance & Operations Yard.

Monrovia Rotary Talent Show And BBQ - Tonight!

Held at the Monrovia Historical Museum, 742 E. Lemon Ave.
More info at: Monrovia Rotary Club, Monrovia Weekly and the phone number above.

Former Sweda Co. Site

In consideration as possible future site for METRO's Gold Line Maintenance & Operations Yard.

Stacked Pallets

Outside the Monrovia Home Depot.