March 18, 2011

Lagunitas; nature and a store


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photo by Donald Kinney

The west of Marin County is sparsely populated which -- in my mind's eye -- makes it even a better place to be or pass through.   Getting there is by way of a meandering road following equally meandering creeks -- San Geronimo and The Lagunitas.   Ferns and trees bow reverently along the way.



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The Lagunitas Grocery was old when I lived nearby 42 years ago.   The place inside and out is pretty much the same.   The ivy comes and goes.   My hair isn't coming back.



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Lucas Valley is the next valley about five miles to the northeast.   Curiously, Lucas Valley is home of the two campuses of the Lucasfilm Corporation -- both located on ranches that were former dairy farms.



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The sign was an antique when I lived here years ago but I have no idea how old this painted sign really is.   It has definitely seen a whole lot of Lagunitas mornings afternoons and nights.



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4 comments:

Don said...

Nice shots. I always like these old faded signs.

Hilda R.B said...

I like them. Nice images. Well done.

photowannabe said...

Love the vintage signs on the brick walls. I hope they stay around for a good long time.
Your hair isn't coming back and neither is my "girlish" figure. Too many years have gome and gone. Have a great weekend Don.

Tomate Farcie said...

Awww.. sweet old signs. And they look even more precious because they haven't been restored. They're fading, with time, just like we are.

 
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