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10/28/15: Day 5: Hanging out with family
A family lunch in town, and back up to Coarsegold for sunset
A rainy morning, with clouds climbing the hills. But the patio at our motel is nicely dry, if a bit chilly.
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I'd heard of The Cheesecake Factory on Big Bang Theory, and this was my first time at one. In Fresno. And I admired the tables.
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I was amused by the juxtaposition of "Bakery" and all that booze.
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Latte in the foreground, tech support in the background
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So many possible captions illustrating mood contrast between mother and daughter.
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Our side of the table at lunch. Just eating out wore me out.
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Food arrived."Nicely presented," I said.John's face indicates a contrasting opinion.
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Jade ordered Fish and Chips, somehow expecting less gluten.
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Yes, I had to order cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory
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California countryside driving north from Fresno
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Patriotic fervor is not my style, but I do appreciate any interesting paint job on a barn
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Moo.
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Slightly closer view, moo.
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California mid valley countryside
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Jade's shed needed to shed some clutter.
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Prudy here is Karen's grandma, Jade's mom, Ian's great-grandmother. Who writes in ballpoint on an irreplaceable picture?
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Sponge Bob wanted a story
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Sunset Selfie on the wall of Jade and Johns RV home.
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The sunset from the patio at Jade and John's place
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Kenney also liking the light
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A long telephoto shot of the house on the next ridge over from their patio. I just enjoyed the light. Yes, I took dozens of pictures in a few minutes; be glad I have restraint.
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