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Just stopped for coffee: Murphys CA and more

Coffee was calling! So on the way to Big Trees State Park, we stopped in the small resort town of Murphys. This town was our lunch stop when we were shooting the Concours d’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards. You can see that post here. Well, we got more than just coffee!

  • This home owner was so happy that we were taking pictures of her quaint house.
  • I liked the tiling on the steps.
  • This collectibles shop caught my eye.
  • A group was touring the town.
  • No, we didn’t have coffee here. Too crowded!
  • Okay, he’s just cute.
  • Jean said she and her husband stayed at this hotel many years ago.
  • Autumn colors on Main Street.
  • Ready and waiting for anyone who wanted a ride.

After our visit to the State Park, we stopped near a bridge to capture the scenery.

  • Trying to get some silky water hand held.
  • Beautiful stream.
  • Shadows and light.

Last, we made a stop at Ironstone Vineyards just as they were closing. Jean had never been there. Fortunately, we had just enough time to see the grounds and shoot some flowers.

What a beautiful way to end a fun day!
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Blast from the past: Concours d’Elegance, part 2

I’ve been seeing them everywhere! Old cars and not just at the Concours d’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. The other day I went to Martha’s Gardens in Newcastle and a restored car was in the parking lot. Today I bought a used leather love seat and the owner had an old Edsel in his garage! Oh, if you missed part 1 of this post, you can see it here.

But let’s get back the the event at Ironstone. Here is part two, and I want to show you some vintage trailers that have been restored, car close ups and a few other things. So let’s look at some pictures!

  • A look at the outside.
  • Now for the inside. Notice the small jump seat!
  • Taking a closer look.
  • Remember this interior?
  • And these on the fenders?
  • And, of course, who could forget the Edsel!
  • Picnic time.
  • All I can say is WOW!
  • Lights! Lights! Lights!
  • What is this?
  • She just found out her car took first place in its class.
  • 4-H kids were there.
  • So was this strange chicken!
  • Mom, you know I don’t pose for pictures.
  • Let’s look at some vintage trailers.
  • They let us go inside.
  • Nicely set up.
  • This trailer was pulled with that vintage station wagon.