Photos of A Lasagna Sky

What is a Lasagna Sky?

A lasagna sky is one that is layered, like lasagna. The layers are white, but in the sky the filling between them is blue. Here's an example. 

I took the photo above just south of San Luis Obispo about 11 AM as we were continuing our trip from Paso Robles to Newbury Park on October 29. It had recently rained and the clouds were still in the sky. Not all of them looked like these, but the layered appearance was around until we left Santa Maria and got closer to Buellton. All these photos were taken from a moving car. 

Growing Fields We Passed in Santa Maria,  © B. Radisavljevic 

You can see the covered growing fields as we pass by. 

Rest Stop In Santa Maria 

Once we get to Santa Maria, we usually make a rest stop at Trader Joe's off Stowell Road, by Costco, on Bradley Road. They usually offer a sample to snack on and a bit of coffee. They also have clean restrooms. We normally buy something we need there, as well, and it makes a nice break from the road. Yesterday we bought bananas for the rest of the trip. We stopped again on our return trip to buy the other items we needed to take home. They needed to go right into the freezer. 

Do you see lasagna skies where you live? 

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Rejoicing in the First Rain of This Season

Rain Started On the Way to Ventura County

We left on October 15 on a business trip to Newbury Park in Ventura County. Yahoo told us to expect rain in Paso Robles, but not at our destination in Newbury Park. Sure enough, the rain started to fall about the time we got to Atascadero. You can see the raindrops on our windshield.

Rain on My Windshield, © B. Radisavljevic 

We had lovely views of the sky all the way through the county. It rained off and on as we passed under the clouds. Below we are approaching San Luis Obispo. It rained all the way up the grade and through the city.

Rain as We Approached San Luis Obsipo, © B. Radisavljevic 

We made a rest stop at Carl's Jr. in Santa Maria, and by then the rain was more a mist, though you could see it had rained harder before we got there.

Rain in Santa Maria, © B. Radisavljevic 

Rain in Paso Robles

The day after we got home, on October 16, I could see that the predicted rain for Paso Robles would probably come. The clouds had that look, and the wind was giving fair warning.

Rain Clouds about to Burst in Paso Robles, © B. Radisavljevic 

Finally the rain came hard enough so I could hear it.

As I write this on Sunday night, it appears the rain is over and we won't see more rain for a while. But at least my unirrigated plants got a drink, and maybe the county's thirst oaks got also got some relief.

Rain is a Part of Many Zazzle Gifts

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Rejoice in the Rain!

It's a gift of God to everyone in drought-stricken California. Join me in giving thanks for it.

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It's Officially Autumn at Trader Joe's

Templeton Trader Joe's Autumn Display, © B. Radisavljevic

I always love to see  Trader Joe's  holiday and seasonal displays. I've discovered that each store does its own thing in creating them. This week I have visited two Trader Joe's stores, and each had its autumn display at the front of the store. This one to the right is at the Templeton store. It is pretty straight forward and focuses on the produce itself. There were many varieties of squash and pumpkins. As it is now, it would be appropriate for any autumn holiday.

Santa Maria Trader Joe's Halloween Display, © B. Radisavljevic

The Santa Maria store had a more holiday specific display.  The pumpkins are there, but we don't see any squashes, or any choices in pumpkin varieties, such as Templeton was featuring.  It's obvious that the Santa Maria store  display is focused on Halloween. I'm expecting they will probably change to a Thanksgiving theme when Halloween is over. I don't expect to get back then to find out.

I suspect both stores have the squashes and more than one kind of pumpkin in their produce departments, but I was really rushing through the store in Santa Maria and didn't check out much outside the display there. I was focused on the displays themselves. They are usually pretty clever. Just click on the photos if you  want an expanded view.