#kern_county — Public Fediverse posts

Tidy Up

I don't know about you folks, but, when we make a mess, we have a crack squad come in for the clean up.

Bakersfield, California 2016
#Tidy_Up #Hogwash_Book_Eight #exotic #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Bakersfield_Great_Race #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rH6oZk

Tidy Up

I don't know about you folks, but, when we make a mess, we have a crack squad come in for the clean up.

Bakersfield, California 2016
#Tidy_Up #Hogwash_Book_Eight #exotic #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Bakersfield_Great_Race #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rH6oZk

Summit (t)

Antimony loves this time of year. It's when his backyard is full of tall plants. It doesn't happen every year, but, when it does, Antimony climbs them all continuously day and night. Ants like that!

Breckenridge Road, Kern County, California 2016
#Summit #Hogwash_Book_Eight #thistle #Breckenridge_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rGC4j8

Summit (t)

Antimony loves this time of year. It's when his backyard is full of tall plants. It doesn't happen every year, but, when it does, Antimony climbs them all continuously day and night. Ants like that!

Breckenridge Road, Kern County, California 2016
#Summit #Hogwash_Book_Eight #thistle #Breckenridge_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rGC4j8

Alone (t)

Jerome was kind of standoffish. He felt all the support he required he already had. He didn't need to mingle with other structures. As years passed, Jerome grew sad and unfulfilled until he realized it was because he had no contact with other structures. Jerome joined a tower support group and got a good line on himself.

Kern River Canyon, Kern County, California 2014
#Alone #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_River_Canyon #Kern_County #California #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ry1D5S

Alone (t)

Jerome was kind of standoffish. He felt all the support he required he already had. He didn't need to mingle with other structures. As years passed, Jerome grew sad and unfulfilled until he realized it was because he had no contact with other structures. Jerome joined a tower support group and got a good line on himself.

Kern River Canyon, Kern County, California 2014
#Alone #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_River_Canyon #Kern_County #California #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ry1D5S

Fellowship (t)

Glóin the Dwarf finally found a place he could stay out of the limelight generated by that bastard, Tolkien, and further popularized by Peter Jackson's movies. What a pain in the butt. Everyone always asking, "Do you know Frodo? What's Gandalf really like? How hot was Smaug?"

Kern River Canyon, Kern County, California 2014
#Fellowship #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_River_Canyon #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rxWd2j

Fellowship (t)

Glóin the Dwarf finally found a place he could stay out of the limelight generated by that bastard, Tolkien, and further popularized by Peter Jackson's movies. What a pain in the butt. Everyone always asking, "Do you know Frodo? What's Gandalf really like? How hot was Smaug?"

Kern River Canyon, Kern County, California 2014
#Fellowship #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_River_Canyon #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rxWd2j

Dribble (t)

It was pretty apparent to Scott that the kayak he had lugged the last mile wasn't going to be much use today. So much for the Class V rapids touted by the local tourism board.

Kern River, Kern County, California 2014
#Dribble #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_River #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ry1CLF

Dribble (t)

It was pretty apparent to Scott that the kayak he had lugged the last mile wasn't going to be much use today. So much for the Class V rapids touted by the local tourism board.

Kern River, Kern County, California 2014
#Dribble #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_River #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ry1CLF

Hangin' At The Car Wash (B/W)

Had a nice nap while I was waiting.

Bakersfield, California 2014
#Hangin_At_The_Car_Wash #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Snapseed #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23c1NEQ

Hangin' At The Car Wash (B/W)

Had a nice nap while I was waiting.

Bakersfield, California 2014
#Hangin_At_The_Car_Wash #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Snapseed #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23c1NEQ

Hot Dog (t)

Corky Jones recorded a rockabilly tune called "Hot Dog" for the Pep label in 1956 (maybe). Turns out Corky Jones was a pseudonym for Buck Owens. He didn't want the fact that he'd recorded a rock n' roll tune to hurt his country career. It didn't.

Bakersfield, California 2014
#Hot_Dog #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Buck_Owens #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23c4q7Y

Hot Dog (t)

Corky Jones recorded a rockabilly tune called "Hot Dog" for the Pep label in 1956 (maybe). Turns out Corky Jones was a pseudonym for Buck Owens. He didn't want the fact that he'd recorded a rock n' roll tune to hurt his country career. It didn't.

Bakersfield, California 2014
#Hot_Dog #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Buck_Owens #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23c4q7Y

Doom (t)

The Tevis Block (Kern County Land Company) building was only one of a few unreinforced masonry buildings to survive the 1952 earthquake. The building has been reinforced since then.

Bakersfield, California 2014
#Doom #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_County_Land_Company #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rxxPBv

Doom (t)

The Tevis Block (Kern County Land Company) building was only one of a few unreinforced masonry buildings to survive the 1952 earthquake. The building has been reinforced since then.

Bakersfield, California 2014
#Doom #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Kern_County_Land_Company #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rxxPBv

Take-Off (t)

Chip the Ground Squirrel was getting pretty tired of breaking claws and teeth. Everywhere he dug he ran into concrete or metal. What happened to the dirt?

Fellows, California 2014
#Take_Off #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Fellows #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/22a1Zqj

Take-Off (t)

Chip the Ground Squirrel was getting pretty tired of breaking claws and teeth. Everywhere he dug he ran into concrete or metal. What happened to the dirt?

Fellows, California 2014
#Take_Off #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Fellows #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/22a1Zqj

Take-Off (t)

Chip the Ground Squirrel was getting pretty tired of breaking claws and teeth. Everywhere he dug he ran into concrete or metal. What happened to the dirt?

Fellows, California 2014
#Take_Off #Hogwash_Book_Eight #Fellows #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/22a1Zqj

Red (t)

Somewhere in the City is an annual high stakes poker game. Invitation only. Not always the same players. Generally, City Departments with the least to gain are invited.

Bakersfield, California 2013
#Red #Hogwash_Book_Eight #alley #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhYQbK

Red (t)

Somewhere in the City is an annual high stakes poker game. Invitation only. Not always the same players. Generally, City Departments with the least to gain are invited.

Bakersfield, California 2013
#Red #Hogwash_Book_Eight #alley #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhYQbK

Red (t)

Somewhere in the City is an annual high stakes poker game. Invitation only. Not always the same players. Generally, City Departments with the least to gain are invited.

Bakersfield, California 2013
#Red #Hogwash_Book_Eight #alley #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhYQbK

Red (t)

Somewhere in the City is an annual high stakes poker game. Invitation only. Not always the same players. Generally, City Departments with the least to gain are invited.

Bakersfield, California 2013
#Red #Hogwash_Book_Eight #alley #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhYQbK

Red (t)

Somewhere in the City is an annual high stakes poker game. Invitation only. Not always the same players. Generally, City Departments with the least to gain are invited.

Bakersfield, California 2013
#Red #Hogwash_Book_Eight #alley #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhYQbK

Innocent (t)

Unison Bovine exclamation: "What? You are accusing us of eating wildflowers? We would never, ever, eat wildflowers!"

Breckenridge Road, Kern County, California 2016
#Innocent #Hogwash_Book_Seven #cow #Breckenridge_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rGCn4s

Innocent (t)

Unison Bovine exclamation: "What? You are accusing us of eating wildflowers? We would never, ever, eat wildflowers!"

Breckenridge Road, Kern County, California 2016
#Innocent #Hogwash_Book_Seven #cow #Breckenridge_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rGCn4s

Innocent (t)

Unison Bovine exclamation: "What? You are accusing us of eating wildflowers? We would never, ever, eat wildflowers!"

Breckenridge Road, Kern County, California 2016
#Innocent #Hogwash_Book_Seven #cow #Breckenridge_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rGCn4s

Misconception (t)

Well, Breeze was really surprised when he realized he had signed up for three years as chief bottle washer at a Zen temple instead of getting a free carwash. At that moment, Breeze decided maybe his investment in the language course, Rosetta Stoned, was a waste of money!

Sand Canyon, Kern County, California 2013
#Misconception #Hogwash_Book_Seven #temple #Sand_Canyon #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bZ1KW

Misconception (t)

Well, Breeze was really surprised when he realized he had signed up for three years as chief bottle washer at a Zen temple instead of getting a free carwash. At that moment, Breeze decided maybe his investment in the language course, Rosetta Stoned, was a waste of money!

Sand Canyon, Kern County, California 2013
#Misconception #Hogwash_Book_Seven #temple #Sand_Canyon #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bZ1KW

The Time Is? (t)

Clint had an easy job. All he had to do was keep three clocks synchronized. Unfortunately, the clocks were pretty prominent, so, he was always hearing about it when the time didn't jive on all three clocks.

Bakersfield, California 2013
#The_Time_Is #Hogwash_Book_Seven #Fox_Theatre #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rwY7Ne

The Time Is? (t)

Clint had an easy job. All he had to do was keep three clocks synchronized. Unfortunately, the clocks were pretty prominent, so, he was always hearing about it when the time didn't jive on all three clocks.

Bakersfield, California 2013
#The_Time_Is #Hogwash_Book_Seven #Fox_Theatre #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rwY7Ne

Tales Passed Down (t)

Rafferty didn't understand what the big deal was. The path was solid, mostly straight and pretty smooth. The elders told all the kids not to take the path. Those who did, never returned. Rafferty felt a little vibration and then blackness as the train passed. Another snail tale.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2013
#Tales_Passed_Down #Hogwash_Book_Seven #train_track #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6TAQf

Tales Passed Down (t)

Rafferty didn't understand what the big deal was. The path was solid, mostly straight and pretty smooth. The elders told all the kids not to take the path. Those who did, never returned. Rafferty felt a little vibration and then blackness as the train passed. Another snail tale.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2013
#Tales_Passed_Down #Hogwash_Book_Seven #train_track #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6TAQf

Tales Passed Down (t)

Rafferty didn't understand what the big deal was. The path was solid, mostly straight and pretty smooth. The elders told all the kids not to take the path. Those who did, never returned. Rafferty felt a little vibration and then blackness as the train passed. Another snail tale.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2013
#Tales_Passed_Down #Hogwash_Book_Seven #train_track #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6TAQf

Tales Passed Down (t)

Rafferty didn't understand what the big deal was. The path was solid, mostly straight and pretty smooth. The elders told all the kids not to take the path. Those who did, never returned. Rafferty felt a little vibration and then blackness as the train passed. Another snail tale.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2013
#Tales_Passed_Down #Hogwash_Book_Seven #train_track #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6TAQf

Tales Passed Down (t)

Rafferty didn't understand what the big deal was. The path was solid, mostly straight and pretty smooth. The elders told all the kids not to take the path. Those who did, never returned. Rafferty felt a little vibration and then blackness as the train passed. Another snail tale.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2013
#Tales_Passed_Down #Hogwash_Book_Seven #train_track #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6TAQf

Zap (t)

Boris and Natasha sunk all their money into a multiple zip line business. According to surviving riders, it was an electrifying experience.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2013
#Zap #Hogwash_Book_Seven #power_pole #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rwA8rW

Zap (t)

Boris and Natasha sunk all their money into a multiple zip line business. According to surviving riders, it was an electrifying experience.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2013
#Zap #Hogwash_Book_Seven #power_pole #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rwA8rW

Rivalry

It's the same old story of sibling rivalry. Squeak and Pip are both interested in the leading role of the play, Silence of the Ewes. They haven't talked to each other in a week. Things were exacerbated when Pip blurted out, "there's no way we had the same Dad!"

Bakersfield, California 2011
#Rivaltry #Hogwash_Book_Seven #bird #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2s743xY

Rivalry

It's the same old story of sibling rivalry. Squeak and Pip are both interested in the leading role of the play, Silence of the Ewes. They haven't talked to each other in a week. Things were exacerbated when Pip blurted out, "there's no way we had the same Dad!"

Bakersfield, California 2011
#Rivaltry #Hogwash_Book_Seven #bird #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2s743xY

Probing

Sometimes, it is nice to know the players. Like this sign indicates, a lot of shorebirds have long bills used for probing or picking. Kind of like our governmental representatives.

Kern National Wildlife Refuse, California 2009
#Probing #Hogwash_Book_Seven #Kern_National_Wildlife_Refuse #California #Wasco #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzrKsp

Probing

Sometimes, it is nice to know the players. Like this sign indicates, a lot of shorebirds have long bills used for probing or picking. Kind of like our governmental representatives.

Kern National Wildlife Refuse, California 2009
#Probing #Hogwash_Book_Seven #Kern_National_Wildlife_Refuse #California #Wasco #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzrKsp

Progress

Terrance is really tired. He can't remember how long he's been flying, but, he knows he's really hungry and thirsty. He thought it wouldn't be any problem flying to the other side of the photo, but, he just doesn't seem to be making any progress. It kind of made him think he was fighting against the government, not air.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge, California 2009
#Progress #Kern_National_Wildlife_Refuge #California #Kern_County #Egret #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rvubvT

Progress

Terrance is really tired. He can't remember how long he's been flying, but, he knows he's really hungry and thirsty. He thought it wouldn't be any problem flying to the other side of the photo, but, he just doesn't seem to be making any progress. It kind of made him think he was fighting against the government, not air.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge, California 2009
#Progress #Kern_National_Wildlife_Refuge #California #Kern_County #Egret #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2rvubvT

Tanked

The oldtimer bulls at the Bena Corral like to scare the youngsters by telling them if they don't give them their carrots, they will be sent to the slaughterhouse. The slaughterhouse was really a fertilizer plant that closed down in the 1940s, but, the old boys get a lot of carrots with the story.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2007
#Tanked #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2s5HbgY

Tanked

The oldtimer bulls at the Bena Corral like to scare the youngsters by telling them if they don't give them their carrots, they will be sent to the slaughterhouse. The slaughterhouse was really a fertilizer plant that closed down in the 1940s, but, the old boys get a lot of carrots with the story.

Bena Road, Kern County, California 2007
#Tanked #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2s5HbgY

Thirds Blow

Ricco was still recovering from the massive honey bee smothering that took place yesterday. The bees pretty much massaged every part of his body and his vision is a little blurry today.

Kern County, California 2007
#Thirds_Blow #Hogwash_Book_Seven #wildflower #Kern_County #California #Bena_Road #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2217jCC

Thirds Blow

Ricco was still recovering from the massive honey bee smothering that took place yesterday. The bees pretty much massaged every part of his body and his vision is a little blurry today.

Kern County, California 2007
#Thirds_Blow #Hogwash_Book_Seven #wildflower #Kern_County #California #Bena_Road #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2217jCC

It Will Never Pass (t)

At first, Naomi thought there was a fire on the horizon. But, it didn't smell like smoke. Then, Naomi realized what it was. The stench of politics!

Kern County, California 2007
#It_Will_Never_Pass #Hogwash_Book_Seven #hill #Kern_County #California #Bena_Road #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ruJXfD

It Will Never Pass (t)

At first, Naomi thought there was a fire on the horizon. But, it didn't smell like smoke. Then, Naomi realized what it was. The stench of politics!

Kern County, California 2007
#It_Will_Never_Pass #Hogwash_Book_Seven #hill #Kern_County #California #Bena_Road #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2ruJXfD