tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post7617834952977730894..comments2024-02-23T06:20:54.048-08:00Comments on Life's Little Adventures: More Bike, Hike, BeerJim and Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-44803198857439292572015-04-17T16:10:00.994-07:002015-04-17T16:10:00.994-07:00so if the potato chip breaks off, does it then bec...so if the potato chip breaks off, does it then become the crinkle cut?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017837107696030036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-51794688914526646222015-04-17T07:34:05.394-07:002015-04-17T07:34:05.394-07:00So glad you got to do Potato Chip Rock without the...So glad you got to do Potato Chip Rock without the crowds. I must say our hike up with our daughter at Christmas brought a whole different scene. But it is a fun hike through all the cool rocks. Suzanne did a great job posing for the photos. Not sure I would have gone out there either. I am always thinking about it breaking off. The lake is so pretty and was a nice treat. Good to see there is still quite a bit of water. <br /><br />I like that concept of the tasting bracelet. Too bad the beer wasn't as creative. You certainly earned your tasting treat after the hike. Glad you enjoyed the beer and food at that brewery. <br /><br />We are also glad to see Spring Break over. Way too many children around:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-73216785542631067742015-04-17T07:00:00.620-07:002015-04-17T07:00:00.620-07:00Don't think we'll make it to Iron Mountain...Don't think we'll make it to Iron Mountain this time but it was on our list of possible hikes thanks to your blog!. Our hike to Potato Chip Rock wouldn't have been nearly as much fun with mobs of people around. Too bad so many people want to live in San Diego!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-40857653514079698192015-04-17T05:49:24.586-07:002015-04-17T05:49:24.586-07:00Neat to see that you were actually able to access ...Neat to see that you were actually able to access potato chip without mobs of people. When we go over the holidays it is impossible, besides the line at the rock, the masses of people pn the trail are a drag. <br /><br />The Ellie Lane loop at Iron Mtn is a decent hike. (The main Iron Mtn trail is quite busy).Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-41657339134300044772015-04-16T17:44:56.032-07:002015-04-16T17:44:56.032-07:00I like that Chip Rock and the shots of the brave a...I like that Chip Rock and the shots of the brave are great. Think if I drank beer before the hike I'd not made it that far. San Diego sure is a partying town.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-82214145305628880022015-04-16T16:48:22.564-07:002015-04-16T16:48:22.564-07:00That picture of Suzanne made my palms sweat. It...That picture of Suzanne made my palms sweat. It's not the height, it's the thought of the fall should it break off. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09194492868885093754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-52801472496186254242015-04-16T08:54:51.320-07:002015-04-16T08:54:51.320-07:00Oh, sorry, I will correct that! We're getting ...Oh, sorry, I will correct that! We're getting things mixed up after nearly four weeks. Guess we'll have to put Mother Earth on our schedule for today or tomorrow:-) We loved all the Alesmith beers, with Karl Strauss coming in a close second.<br />And be sure to do the Potato Chip Rock hike next time you're here. It's dog friendly, too.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-60226581135547708962015-04-16T08:46:07.341-07:002015-04-16T08:46:07.341-07:00BeLieve it or not I've never done that Chip Ro...BeLieve it or not I've never done that Chip Rock hike. Looks like a good workout. By the way we did make it to AleSmith and it was my #1 brewery (for me anyway). We never made it o Mother Earth. I know, I know...hard to keep them all straight :) Soooo happy you finally made it to AleSmith.<br /><br />NinaWheelingithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050609309316643161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-64798207643907095922015-04-16T08:37:39.639-07:002015-04-16T08:37:39.639-07:00Judie, ours is the FZ-200 but I assume they are th...Judie, ours is the FZ-200 but I assume they are the same. On the left side of the lens is a setting that offers three options. Manual, AF/Macro and AF. I generally take these shots using the zoom and that setting on AF and it always seems to work.<br /><br />To catch the bees I was actually focused on the flower or it would not have gotten the bees since they are in constant motion.<br /><br />Should also add that most of the time I have it set on intelligent auto as I did this time.<br /><br />And, of course, if anything else gets in the way, no matter how small, it is likely to focus on that when you least expect it.<br /><br />All that said, I'm not close to an being that good but I get lucky.<br /><br />JimJim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-92097019613105050802015-04-16T08:36:11.538-07:002015-04-16T08:36:11.538-07:00That rock was no worse than some I saw you do in U...That rock was no worse than some I saw you do in Utah. We should have done it after the peanut butter sandwich, and you and your long legs would have been fine...<br /><br />I just love Jim's bees coming in for a landing!TakeToTheHighwaydotcomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872573574006897572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-20839079658307295052015-04-16T08:16:09.271-07:002015-04-16T08:16:09.271-07:00Jim, did you get those great closeups with your Pa...Jim, did you get those great closeups with your Panasonic FZ-150 ?? I must be doing something wrong because I can't seem to get things properly in focus for closeups with mine. If I'm reading the instruction book correctly, it says not to use the zoom lens when shooting macro, but still I get major blur. Sometimes it's the wind that must share the blame, but usually, it is just my ineptness. Your shots are - ahem - the bee's knees!<br /><br />What is your secret?<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie judilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640947046484366376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-27708737604858886702015-04-16T07:44:03.760-07:002015-04-16T07:44:03.760-07:00We wonder if all these breweries will survive. Jus...We wonder if all these breweries will survive. Just last month the 100th brewery in the greater San Diego area opened up, and more are on the horizon. Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-90596805071980830892015-04-16T07:42:20.402-07:002015-04-16T07:42:20.402-07:00You know you're right, if I had some beer befo...You know you're right, if I had some beer beforehand I might have gotten out on that rock, too!<br />GayleJim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-52955550148822010892015-04-16T07:40:39.804-07:002015-04-16T07:40:39.804-07:00Yes, as a matter of fact after Slater's we wal...Yes, as a matter of fact after Slater's we walked over to Stone just to look around. We had already been to the main brewery in Escondido and did the tour a few weeks ago. Very nice! Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-10898378933486561532015-04-16T07:20:26.614-07:002015-04-16T07:20:26.614-07:00But of course Suzanne was a photo ham....Luv that ...But of course Suzanne was a photo ham....Luv that you all had a great time. There will always be next time.klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-52015764365807487172015-04-16T06:51:19.176-07:002015-04-16T06:51:19.176-07:00Nope. Not going to be a pic of me on the potato ch...Nope. Not going to be a pic of me on the potato chip. Nope. It is a beautiful hike though and the lunch spot has gorgeous views. Seeing bees makes me as happy as seeing water in CA! Jim really got great shots of them and their pollen baskets - the colors are amazing. I don't remember there being so many breweries in San Diego in all the times I've been there......they must all be at the "end" of hikes :-))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-69064028522014403452015-04-16T06:38:29.645-07:002015-04-16T06:38:29.645-07:00That's a cool rock! I see Suzanne did a little...That's a cool rock! I see Suzanne did a little flirting with "fate." Gee, a timid gal bags Angel's Landing and Ms. Evel Knievel is born… proving It's never too late to blossom, and that the thread that life hangs from is stronger than it looks. Maybe next time do the beer drinking before the hike and get some good youtube videos :)<br />Box Canyon Mark in Lovely Ouray Colorado Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-49486092439918080542015-04-16T04:38:33.984-07:002015-04-16T04:38:33.984-07:00Did you go to Stone Brewery at Liberty Station? An...Did you go to Stone Brewery at Liberty Station? Another blog I follow just wrote about going there.<br /><br /><br />Another awesome trail. HAHAHA...the walrus rock is a hoot.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-86106794716089000062015-04-15T23:24:07.916-07:002015-04-15T23:24:07.916-07:00You guys sure know how to have a good time. Those ...You guys sure know how to have a good time. Those matilijas are very cool, as is the walrus rock. 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