V had a brainstorm the evening of December 28th, and asked, “How would you like to take a day trip to the coast tomorrow?”
He didn’t have to ask me twice. My friend Margaret’s birthday was Dec. 28th, and we hadn’t given them their Christmas present or her birthday present. So we were up at 5:00 a.m., and by 7:00 we were on the road.
As you can see it was foggy. We call this fog Tule fog. It wasn’t horrible, but I wanted to give you a taste of it.
I couldn’t stop to take really great pictures along the way because this was a day trip, and we would leave almost as soon as we got there, like a game of tag you’re it with Spencer and Margaret, only they never come chase us. You can see that as we got into the hills past Kettleman City that the fog had lifted somewhat, but still clung to the valley floors.
We approached a big bank of fog as we roller coastered down the road.
We thought we would get out of the fog by going to the coast, and most of the time that was true, but we were fearful that this was not going to be one of those times. When we actually got to San Luis Obispo, though, the weather had changed from foggy to downright COLD. That’s not supposed to happen at the coast, either.
We had to stop and get our Christmas present at Costco, a huge tri-tip steak. It works out well as a gift for folks that don’t need to accumulate a bunch more “stuff”. While we were shopping, we saw my dream car parked in the parking lot charging up. I hadn’t seen a real live Tesla before, nor had I seen an electric charging station in a shopping mall parking lot.
I’m guessing that this was SOMEONE’s Christmas present.
I was curious about the charging posts as well. I wondered how people paid for the electricity, or if the mall giving it out as a goodwill measure. Can you tell? I couldn’t.
After we tagged Spencer and Margaret, we stopped at Ocean Canyon to make a reservation, since they didn’t have a space for us this week-end. I had brought our special friend, Manny along to introduce to all of you. This was the perfect setting to take his portrait.
He’s not shy about posing anytime anywhere like V is, and he loves to clown around. He wanted to pose with V, but this is the closest I came to getting V to pose for me.
So now you know a little of what V and I have been up to so far this holiday. I have another History Girls’ adventure coming up tomorrow, so I’ll see you in San Diego. Russel Ray are you home????
What road is that. I was driving in a foggy Interstate 5. I felt like I was driving on my way to heaven.
Electric car charging station – now that’s something. Great find, Marsha.
We go across on HWY 41, which crosses 5 in Kettleman City. I did another post on it in the summer – what a different view!! Glad you made it home safe and sound. You missed us, though!!! I was pretty amazed at the charging station! Take care!
No Madam, I ain’t done yet with traveling.
I loved the snowcapped mountains on 5.
Stay safe then! You’re WAY up north! Say hi to my brother in Portland, then.
No I wasn’t North-North. I was only driving on my way to Berkeley. Surprising, eh? And I bet yah, on my way back the snows are still going to be there. Maybe I should do a snowy hike in Mt. Pinos…… Hmm…… Thank you for the great idea. You never really know what can spark in a conversation.
True enough. Love Berkeley!!! Nice weather too!
A great day out. I enjoyed the ride with you. nice photos, some a bit foggy and some of the others electrifying, but on the whole, a good post Manny
Manny is thinking of starting his own Blog, “Advice for the Lovelorn from Mars”. What do you think?
I need something. He’ll be the one to do it
What do you need Ralph???? How can I help you??? I’ve been doing my best all day!!!!
Mars 
I need a secretary…..fast !!
Yes, you do, but there’s no secretary alive that can write what you do!!!
Who said anything about writing
Oh yes. I did 
They don’t just sit on laps and smoke your cigarettes, you know!!!
Hallo,
I’ve nominate you for an award : )
http://summer4soul.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/a-happy-new-year-to-you/
Congratulations!
Sweet greetings, Summer
Thanks Summer! I’ll check it out!!
You’re very welcome : )
Great pics of the drive (that’s what I should have done with our drive). Driving through fog can be very eerie!
I was glad V was driving!!! It’s not often I get to sit in the rider’s seat and relax and take pictures. Lots of love.
Marsha 
Great story,,, and so this is your Manny… little cutie!
He has personality, for sure. He’s almost like real! thanks for the comment!!
I say next time, you and V nap and let Manny drive!
We were in Portland recently, and they had free sidewalk charging stations in some areas…
Nice pictures!
Very cool. Manny should drive me to Portland to see my brother. I could do it blind-folded! Now to get my Tesla!!! Thanks for the comment El Guapo, de La Guapa haha sonrisa
Your fog photos are beautiful!
Thanks so much! I’ve just been waiting for the right fog to capture.
wow the Tesla looks gorgeous! I think Europe is far behind you in terms of electric vehicles!
and Manny is SO cute!
Manny is blushing, and says thanks. That’s the first one I e actually seen. It’s probably $120,000.
Great pictures and the roads look so empty. I have never seen a Tesla nor a electic filling station. HArdly see electric cars here. We just have the hybrids like the Prius here. You do some lovley journeys.
We do them in a Prius. Too. CA likes low emissions.