#hog_wash — Public Fediverse posts
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Business Plan (t)
It took Clem three years to realize his Christmas Tree farm wasn't going to survive. There just weren't enough customers at this location. Water and severe heat were also contributing factors. No one was interested in shriveled up, brown trees.
Red Rock Canyon State Park, Kern County, California 2015
#Business_Plan #Hogwash_Book_Ten #bluff #Red_Rock_Canyon_State_Park #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Barren (t)
Not any more.
Bakersfield, California 2015
#Barren #Hogwash_Book_Ten #tree #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Down In The Barrel (t) (p)
Hector is beginning to think he should have taken his brother-in-law's advice and invested in pork bellies.
(Crude oil prices ended 2015 below $40 per barrel)Bakersfield, California 2015
#Down_In_The_Barrel #Hogwash_Book_Ten #pump_jack #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Switched (t)
Herbert has been insulated most of his life. He's never really had any contact with the outside world. Just recently, Herbert discovered his parents switched him at birth in place of another child. Herbert is feeling kind of de-energized at the moment.
Bakersfield, California 2015
#Switched #Hogwash_Book_Ten #switch #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Lofty Goals (t)
Great Horned Owl: "Well, the boys told me there would be good pickings around here, but, I didn't expect anything quite this big. As soon as that thing stops staring at me, I'll nail him in the neck and see if I can drag him back up here. Momma is going to be happy. Heck, I might even get me a little owl tang tonight!"
Bakerfield, California 2015
#Lofty_Goals #Hogwash_Book_Ten #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Need A Hand (t)
Tim really gets a kick out of making hand shadow puppets. He practices all day long. So far, he has mastered one puppet.
Bakersfield, California 2015
#Need_A_Hand #Hogwash_Book_Ten #shadow #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Everyone Wins (t)
Henry Tembloyd heats his still by burning cannabis. His neighbors requested that he put up a wind direction indicator so they know where to stand.
The above story is fictitious, but, could be true.
Bakersfield, California 2015
#Everyone_Wins #Hogwash_Book_Ten #windsock #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Wingin' It (t)
These geese are making their way to Mount Shasta for a grain sale. Evidently, it's quite a sale!Redding, California 2015
#Wingin_It #Hogwash_Book_Ten #goose #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Curious (p)
"What do you think, Bill? Should we rush them?"
Redding, California 2015
#Curious #Hogwash_Book_Ten #goat #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Choose Your Path (t)
Terry was a risk taker. He bet the boys he could scale this contraption in less than 4 hours. He was doing really good. Ahead of schedule. Almost at the summit. Then the morning shift showed up and someone turned the hand wheel. Caterpillars don't mesh well with gears.
Shasta, California 2015
#Choose_Your_Path #Hogwash_Book_Ten #gear #Shasta #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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In A Funk (p)
Ahanu "Lucky Feather" Ahiga has been pouting because he lost his feather. Even a late night visit from Hurit Keegsquaw couldn't pull Ahanu out of his funk.
Morro Bay State Park, Morro Bay, California 2007
#In_A_Funk #Hogwash_Book_Ten #feather #Morro_Bay_State_Park #Morro_Bay #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Simularities (B/W)
You remember Pinocchio? He had a physical issue when he lied. Juan had the same issue, but, it affected a different part of his anatomy.
Redding, California 2015
#Simularities #Hogwash_Book_Nine #fishing #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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In His Mind (t)
Ralph loved sitting on the bank of the small pond near his home. He could let his mind wander for hours. But, by the end of the day, he'd get back in the water and paddle away leaving his dreams behind.
Redding, California 2015
#In_His_Mind #Hogwash_Book_Nine #decoy #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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You're So Vane (t)
So, this farmer had a rooster he really loved and when it died, he ran over it with a steam roller, used it for a mold and mounted the cast on the roof of his house. Now, when the farmer goes outside, he can see his beloved rooster and know which way the wind is blowing. Recycle.
Redding, California 2015
#Voure_So_Vane #Hogwash_Book_Nine #weather_vane #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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The Gate (t)
Len has lived on this property all his life. Every day he walks out here and looks at the gate wondering what lies on the other side. Len never thought about just walking up to the gate and looking on the other side. That's just the way Len is miswired.
Redding, California 2015
#The_Gate #Hogwash_Book_Nine #gate #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Intertwined (p)
This old guy has been leaching nutrients for some time. Squirrels and mice relish his acorns. Bugs and worms wiggle underneath his bark. Birds have burrowed homes in his side. When he finally falls, he'll provide warmth to a home because that's what happens on burn days.
Redding, California 2015
#Intertwined #Hogwash_Book_Nine #tree #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Moon Over Pine (t)
An afternoon shot in Northern California while strolling about. Not quite a full moon. Of course, there was a nice blue sky, but, I messed with it.
Redding, California 2015
#Moon_Over_Pine #Hogwash_Book_Nine #tree #moon #Redding #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Breathe (t)
Hanover Slokum found a woolly mammoth in his backyard while excavating for a swimming pool. That's how he came up with the name of his business. Honest!
Madera, California 2015
#Breathe #Hogwash_Book_Nine #Mammoth_Oxygen #Madera #California #Madera_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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T.L. Maxwell's (t)
One of the finest restaurants in Bakersfield, California. Well, that's what their website claims, and, actually it is very good. It is located in one of the oldest buildings in town, the Haberfeld Building, on the 17th Place entrance which is pretty much an alley with a lot of character.
Bakersfield, California 2014
#TL_Maxwells #Hogwash_Book_Nine #restaurant #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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The Summit (t)
For a number of years, it was very popular among the aphids to scale these river birch branches. Once they reached the top, the birds would pick them off. I never thought about aphids being intelligent, but, they eventually realized climbing to the top wasn't always the best thing to do.
Bakersfield, California 2014
#The_Summit #Hogwash_Book_Nine #tree #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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The Tin Man
The first thing that popped into my head when seeing the Paramount Studios water tower. Well, I guess it's a water tower. It could be a Jack Daniels reservoir! Okay, I'm going with that! I need to visit the studios.
Hollywood, California 2014
#The_Tin_Man #Hogwash_Book_Nine #water_tank #Hollywood #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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I've Had My Milk, Now What? (t)
Woody the cat was telling me about getting his paws wet from this morning's rain. He wasn't very happy about it and really thought he should have a second serving of milk.
Bakersfield, California 2014
#Ive_Had_My_Milk_Now_What #Hogwash_Book_Nine #cat #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Spin (t) (B/W)
I believe this is the first circular fire escape I have ever seen. Maybe it's not a fire escape? Maybe it's patios? Any way, I thought it was interesting, but, not interesting enough to warrant peeing my pants, so, it was a very quick shot; almost a drive-by except I was gingerly walking.
Boston, Massachusetts 2014
#Spin #Hogwash_Book_Nine #Boston #Massachusetts #Suffolk_County #fire_escape #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Available (t)
Heard today that Boston, Massachusetts' seasonal snowfall is 108.6 inches (275.84 cm) at the moment. The previous record was set in 1872. So, if all the snow was on the ground at once, the ground floor of the buildings would be covered.
Boston, Massachusetts, 2014
#Available #Hogwash_Book_Nine #architecture #Boston #Massachusetts #Suffolk_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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First Impression (t)
Shari and I spent a couple of hours doing a quick look around. I was mainly looking for restrooms. The downtown area was amazing and warrants another visit when we can spend several days exploring. Walking down narrow streets with towering buildings was very cool!
Boston, Massachusetts 2014
#First_Impression #Hogwash_Book_Nine #architecture #Boston #Massachusetts #Suffolk_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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A Different View (p)
Fleetfoot McCarney runs the Boston Marathon every year. He hasn't finished one yet. He gets distracted looking up at the buildings and usually runs into something that takes him out. Last year it was two guys dressed in a cow costume that ended Fleetfoot's attempt!
Boston, Massachusetts 2014
#A_Different_View #Hogwash_Book_Nine #architecture #Boston #Massachusetts #Suffolk_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Close Enough (hdr)
Barney Surefoot lived on this point for years. About once a week, town folk would have to come help Barney get out of the water after falling in. They finally decided to build a lighthouse to block the path. Barney has been dry since then.
Bass Harbor, Maine, 2014
#Close_Enough #Hogwash_Book_Nine #lighthouse #Bass_Harbor #Maine #Handcock_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Beerworks
What a surprise. I thought Maine was just Dairy Queens, Dunkin' Donuts, cemeteries, lighthouses, antique shops and moose. Maine has beer!
Bar Harbor, Maine 2014
#Beerworks #Hogwash_Book_Nine #Bar_Harbor #Maine #Handcock_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Constrained (t)
Spiro was like any teenager. Full of energy, dreams, confusion. Arbitrarily flying off here and there. Seeking. Except, Spiro was a missile carrying a nuclear payload and for everyone's sake, Spiro needed to be constrained.
Belfast, Maine 2014
#Constrained #Hogwash_Book_Nine #Belfast #Maine #bridge #Waldo_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
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Relax (t)
Samuel de Champlain used to sit on these benches and gaze at the Kennebec River. This was around 1605, so, maybe the benches weren't there. Sam loved to travel. Sam traveled so much that Louis XIII of France had to order him to cease exploration and get his butt back to Quebec.
Bath, Maine 2014
#Relax #Hogwash_Book_Nine #tree #Bath #Maine #Sagadahoc_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ryqswD