All of these photos were taken by me on Monday during my visit to the Botanical Gardens. I planned on this just being a Wordless Wednesday post with photos until I visited the Gardens website and found that due to budget cuts etc... the gardens will fall to demise unless they begin charging an entrance fee. There have been mumblings and rumors about this over the past year with a lively debate. Now you all know that I am there on a regular basis. If it has to permanently close I WILL NOT be a happy camper. The gardens have always been free unlike all the other venues in that area to include the DeYoung Museum, The Academy of Sciences of which you almost have to be a millionaire to afford their entrance fees, The Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers. My position is that the Botanical Gardens should begin implementing fees. Why not? Everyone else charges fees to maintain their venues. If you buy a membership to the gardens which is as low as $60.00 per year, round...
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p.s. love your new blog background :)
No more seals at the rock nowadays?
I wouldn't mind sitting on the rock, enjoying the blue sky and sea like the sea lions! ^-^
Rainfield, I think the clouds give it a dreamy effect.
Thanks so much, Chuck.
Duni, thanks, I thought I'd try something different with the template.
lina, no they went to Pier 39 years ago, then left and now a few have come back. I'd like to sit on those rocks too or at least walk out to them.
Sallie, yes we were all so sad that they left, especially the tourists and went up your way. A few, only about a dozen have come back so I guess you guys have much more to offer them :) Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
Carmen, Gee I don't know :D We had a fantastic time that day, it was so much fun. Yes, as soon as you are able, let's get back out there. The Castro sounds good, it's been a while since i've been there, actually since Sony and Jerry played at the Castro festival. Some good eats spots out there too.
Very best,
Lois
Have a nice evening!
Lois, you are welcome and thanks for stopping by.
Annelie, it certainly is :) Thanks
Dharma, it's the best place to be during Summer. Thanks.
Suzi, thank you
hip chick, thanks, it's fun, you should come on out.
Peaceful girl, I do too that cloud just hovered so beautifully. Thank you
Martha Z, it will be here waiting for you. Thanks for stopping by.
betchai, Well, they left a while ago, just sort of vanished but now a few dozen are back at the pier.
Self, it usually is very calm and it can be very cold.
Riet, thank you and you are welcome
Ann, you and duke should come on out :)
RoseBelle, yes, we are very seldom without that patchy fog. Thanks
Spiderdama, thanks for stopping by and to you as well.
Walk in the woods, you are so welcome and thank you for stopping by.
Nature footstep, yeah very cool formations here. Thank you
Rosie, they really are and unfortunately can be very dangerous. Thanks for visiting.
bettyl, thank you so much for coming by.
eileen, Thank you so much.
Pam, You know I have never been out your way but would love to get there one of these days. Thanks for visiting
xoxo
Thanks for the visit, yes, I'm sure I will come up with more boat stories as I scan more pics.
Hugs - Jan
Thanks for popping by yesterday, I'm trying to catch up with all my visitors this morning. The baby turtle release was a grand success...I'll have photos of this event next week on my blog.
Thanks for visiting
Thank you for your visit to my blog and the nice comment! I wish you a fantastic weekend.
Isabella
Judi, thank you. It's almost always foggy here so when there is clear blue skies, I take advantage of it.
Michelle, Mrs.M, you would love it :)
Ebie, Yes, the rock formations are amazing out there. Thanks for visiting.
Linnea, it was a beautiful day though very windy. Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
Karen, you've got to get out there with your camera. It's a gorgeous area.
Luckaa, thanks so much
Jan, thanks, I loved your boat shot and stories :)
eden, it really is, thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
Hootin Anni, Oh cool, I will make sure to check that out, can't wait.
George, anytime, thanks for tagging along.
Ry, aw, what a kind compliment, thank you.
lina, thank YOU for visiting.
Isabella, thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend.