Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence walk along the train platform next to an Acela train at South Station as a scene for the movie “Don’t Look Up.”
The biggest film production of the year was undoubtedly “Don’t Look Up,” the Netflix doomsday comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence (“The Hunger Games”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“Titanic”) and about 20 other A-list actors who filmed all around Massachusetts from November 2020 through February 2021.
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Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence walk along the train platform next to an Acela train at South Station as a scene for the movie “Don’t Look Up.”
The biggest film production of the year was undoubtedly “Don’t Look Up,” the Netflix doomsday comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence (“The Hunger Games”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“Titanic”) and about 20 other A-list actors who filmed all around Massachusetts from November 2020 through February 2021.
Keeping with the ocean theme. This surf break stopped a much-needed extension route on the 5 freeway in SoCal. The extension would've crossed over San Mateo creek that feeds into the Pacific Ocean. The creek brings small rocks, etc., which in turn helps create these perfect waves at arguably the best surf spot in the lower 48. An area in my hometown, called Trestles.
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Beneath a towering granite pavilion, in the smallest state park in Massachusetts, is an unassuming gray boulder with outsized historic and economic importance: Plymouth Rock.
Bunker Hill Monument - Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts
Bunker Hill Monument is an obelisk standing 221 feet high which visitors can enter and even climb to the top for stunning views from its observation deck. The only thing is, there are around 270 steps and no lift/elevator. In front of the monument stands the statue of William Prescott, the leader of the American rebels.
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Keeping with the ocean theme. This surf break stopped a much-needed extension route on the 5 freeway in SoCal. The extension would've crossed over San Mateo creek that feeds into the Pacific Ocean. The creek brings small rocks, etc., which in turn helps create these perfect waves at arguably the best surf spot in the lower 48. An area in my hometown, called Trestles.
San Clemente rocks. Lived there for a long time before moving slightly up the road.
Does my heart good to see that. Those clean (er) burning 90+ direct vent babies helped fund my retirement since I got hip to them in the late 80's.
Them and the ductless heat pumps that came along in the late 90's.
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Found this Old Bridge Token in the bank's
Coin machine. From 1940ish. Was used to cross the Mississippi River by the route of the Cenntennial Bridge from Rock Island, IL. to Davenport, Iowa.
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Finally, after several added weeks the framing begins:
We frame exterior walls in 2X4 in SoCal. Is it code up there to do minimum 2X6?
Sorry it took so long to provide a definitive response. By pure chance the head of the framing crew of the subject project was seated next to me at a luncheon this afternoon. I asked him directly and he confirmed that 2X4 exterior walls are not used here in the Northland because they do not afford meeting the minimum R Factor for insulating.
I showed him some of the photos I had taken during the construction and he even found one with him in it. In turn he showed me a video on his phone of the trusses (as pictured in place above) being hoisted by crane earlier this week. He added the work was especially challenging due to the cold and wind.
Unusual to see such a wide-open empty lane there in LA. Was there a sequel of LaLa Land being filmed?
It's an expensive toll lane. The rate of the toll is determined by the time of day. Heavy traffic hour you pay more. It's not used a lot if the other lanes are moving freely, as it appears they are. No need to pay extra for the toll lane if non toll lanes are moving.
Thanks. When I used to drive the 110 car pool lanes had not yet been invented.
An older lawyer I practiced law with years ago was responsible for getting the multiple offramps on the 110 from Los Angeles to Pasadena. The planner for that part of the freeway was in San Diego, and only allowed for one offramp. The two of them had attended Occidental College together. My associate, who lived in Eagle Rock told him Highland Park (a true bedroom community of LA) was growing like crazy post WW2, and to add more offramps. He did.
I think your snow is landing on your property. But if houses are closer together, what's the etiquette on blowing snow on a neighbor's property? Is it okay so long as you don't blow it onto to their driveway?
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Catalina from San Clemente.
Worth the effort. Highly recommended for any flan lovers here:
Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence walk along the train platform next to an Acela train at South Station as a scene for the movie “Don’t Look Up.”
The biggest film production of the year was undoubtedly “Don’t Look Up,” the Netflix doomsday comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence (“The Hunger Games”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“Titanic”) and about 20 other A-list actors who filmed all around Massachusetts from November 2020 through February 2021.
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I saw that a few weeks ago.
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Island Memories - including a night on the set of Hawaii Five-0
Keeping with the ocean theme. This surf break stopped a much-needed extension route on the 5 freeway in SoCal. The extension would've crossed over San Mateo creek that feeds into the Pacific Ocean. The creek brings small rocks, etc., which in turn helps create these perfect waves at arguably the best surf spot in the lower 48. An area in my hometown, called Trestles.
Today's find.
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2003-present
Moscow Memories as prompted by recent events
Approaching Moscow:
Red Square:
An attended lecture of historical relevance:
Gathered youth at the Kremlin who would now be of military age:
Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, home of the Bolshoi Ballet:
Karl Marx Monument across from the Bolshoi Theatre:
Red Square during the day:
Moscow street scenes:
A lighter lecture:
Departing Moscow:
An Italian bar in Sorrento......very quaint and European
~just enough space for 3 full sized alcoholics...
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Thanks for sharing those pics @1northcoin
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Mills in Lowell Massachusetts - Then and Now
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Friday has arrived!
The smallest state park in Massachusetts
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Beneath a towering granite pavilion, in the smallest state park in Massachusetts, is an unassuming gray boulder with outsized historic and economic importance: Plymouth Rock.
The Rock draws a million visitors a year.
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Bunker Hill Monument - Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts
Bunker Hill Monument is an obelisk standing 221 feet high which visitors can enter and even climb to the top for stunning views from its observation deck. The only thing is, there are around 270 steps and no lift/elevator. In front of the monument stands the statue of William Prescott, the leader of the American rebels.
Colonel William Prescott
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OK, the Friday update.
This week the trusses have been added and final shape of the "neighbors'" winter constructed house is becoming evident:
Above- the unobstructed view out to the ocean from my lot.
A Sundog "rainbow' from this week. (Note the pot of liquid gold at the base of the rainbow.
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San Clemente rocks. Lived there for a long time before moving slightly up the road.
Catalina Island with San Clemente Island in the background.
Thanks for the thanks.
anyone enjoy wood-turning vids? this one is probably 36"+
Does my heart good to see that. Those clean (er) burning 90+ direct vent babies helped fund my retirement since I got hip to them in the late 80's.
Them and the ductless heat pumps that came along in the late 90's.
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Found this Old Bridge Token in the bank's
Coin machine. From 1940ish. Was used to cross the Mississippi River by the route of the Cenntennial Bridge from Rock Island, IL. to Davenport, Iowa.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Sorry it took so long to provide a definitive response. By pure chance the head of the framing crew of the subject project was seated next to me at a luncheon this afternoon. I asked him directly and he confirmed that 2X4 exterior walls are not used here in the Northland because they do not afford meeting the minimum R Factor for insulating.
I showed him some of the photos I had taken during the construction and he even found one with him in it. In turn he showed me a video on his phone of the trusses (as pictured in place above) being hoisted by crane earlier this week. He added the work was especially challenging due to the cold and wind.
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a split second before the bigger one turned the little one (a baby version of itself) into a mid-afternoon snack. doh
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for first loving us.
From this past week:
And my favorite with the small bush plane included:
Also featured at the Winter Festival two of my photos selected for exhibition:
And these views of a USAF Fighter Jet's nose dive this week as seen from the office:
Downtown LA late in the afternoon yesterday after a little rain.
Downtown LA gas prices.
Did you grab a Phillipe's roast beef?
Unusual to see such a wide open empty lane there in LA. Was there a sequel of LaLa Land being filmed?
It's an expensive toll lane. The rate of the toll is determined by the time of day. Heavy traffic hour you pay more. It's not used a lot if the other lanes are moving freely, as it appears they are. No need to pay extra for the toll lane if non toll lanes are moving.
Wachusett Aqueduct, Assabet Bridge, Northborough, Mass., Sep. 13, 1899
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That’s the carpool lane on the 110. Most people don’t want to pay $9 on a Saturday afternoon with minimal traffic.
That is too cool. Love photographic history. (I am a sucker for those coffee table books that show then and now photos of the same locations.)
Thanks. When I used to drive the 110 car pool lanes had not yet been invented.
An older lawyer I practiced law with years ago was responsible for getting the multiple offramps on the 110 from Los Angeles to Pasadena. The planner for that part of the freeway was in San Diego, and only allowed for one offramp. The two of them had attended Occidental College together. My associate, who lived in Eagle Rock told him Highland Park (a true bedroom community of LA) was growing like crazy post WW2, and to add more offramps. He did.
From a few moments ago just after clearing the snow on the deck:
And here is what it looked like before the effort:
Over a foot fell this weekend:
And yesterday's clearing of the driveway:
I think your snow is landing on your property. But if houses are closer together, what's the etiquette on blowing snow on a neighbor's property? Is it okay so long as you don't blow it onto to their driveway?
Good question. There is at least a ten foot easement between lots so that probably minimizes the concern.
The pictured snow blowing was the second effort. A half foot had been removed earlier when the snow was still falling.
Can add that the 12 plus inches that fell Saturday set a new record for March 5th.
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Dang, I have a medal that looks just like that . . . .
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