Open House Report, 20080725fr1921

The open house in Los Angeles was well attended. Many thanks to all who attended. We're on our way into the foothills of Los Angeles to take some photos.

Hotel Angeleno, 20080725fr1654

This is the view from the Hotel Angeleno, 170 N Church Lane, Los Angeles, California 90040. Jay's small home can be seen between the trees on the street. The Getty Center buildings can be seen on the right and on the hill in the distance. The Museum Heights Condos are on the left. We are making arrangements for the weekend workshops. We're behind schedule for our 5:00 PM open house. We should arrive by 5:45 or 6:00 PM.

Sherman Oaks Castle Park, 20080825fr1529

We stopped at what we thought would be a typical park. It turned out to be the Sherman Oaks Castle Park amusement center with miniature golf, batting cages, an arcade, and other activities.

Sherman Oaks Castle Park, 20080725fr1521

We stopped at what we thought would be a typical park. It turned out to be the Sherman Oaks Castle Park amusement center with miniature golf, batting cages, an arcade, and other activities.

Going to Los Angeles, 20080725fr1337

We're going to the destiation for our next open house at 5:00 in Los Angeles.

Lunch, 20080725fr1243

Vegetarian sandwich and salad at Jack's Bistro:
www.bagelnet.com

Jack's Bistro, 5050 Carpenteria, 20080725fr1227

We're having lunch at Jack's Bistro:
www.bagelnet.com

Ocean Waves Breaking, 20080725fr1124

The ocean waves are breaking on rocks along Carpinteria Beach south of the park entrance.

Ocean Run, 20080725fr1106

The open house is officially over at 11:00 AM, but we are staying here by the beach for a little while longer. I'm going running along the beach for 36 minutes and Jay is still at the house. We'll probably be here in Carpenteria until 1:00 PM and then we'll continue down the
coast to Los Angeles.

Small House Enthusiasts, 20080725fr0925

Jay is giving a tour.

Carpinteria State Beach at 400 Palm Avenue, 20080725fr0914

We're now setup at Carpinteria State Beach. The entrance to the park
is at 400 Palm Avenue.

Going to Carpinteria State Beach, 20080725fr0841

Jay is securing the house for travel.

Morning Light, 20080725fr0701

We found an inexpensive hotel on State Street in Santa Barbara last night. This is the view from the window next to my bed. I normally would prefer sleeping in the loft of Jay's house, but the parking spot we found for the house is in a location with a lot of noise.

The hotel is $75 for a night in an area of town where the rates are typically $110 to $170 (at the low end). The hotel "room" looks like it may have been the room used by a live-in hotel manager a long time ago. There are two beds, plus a third fold-out bed. There is also a separate room with a kitchen that has full-size appliances.

Jay laughed at my choice of bed saying, "That feels like a piece of plywood." For some reason, there was a very firm box-spring on top of another very firm box-spring, with no mattress. I loved it. My bed at home is a thin futon on the floor. Sometimes when I'm not at home, I'll sleep on a floor rather than a soft mattress. I slept really well last night. Because of the climate in California right now, the windows in most buildings remain open. So, I had fresh air flowing in from the huge window next to my bed.

I'm going to take some time to do my morning stretches (Yoga/Pilates), breathing exercises, and meditation. I may try to go running, but I don't want to run on pavement, so it will depend on whether or not I can find a long soft surface trail around here somewhere.

La Arcada, open plaza in Santa Barbara, near 1116 State Street, 20080724th2212

[2332] It's about 11:30 PM and I'm going to bed.