Analysts Blow It Again

Only Tuesday and already we have a second example of the "experts" getting it wrong again.

Here's the latest "unexpected" news (from NPR website):

Wholesale prices fell sharply again in July, capping off a record 12-month plunge, while new housing starts for the month also dropped unexpectedly, underscoring the shakiness of any economic recovery.

Wholesale prices paid by retailers dropped 0.9 percent last month, led by big decreases in energy and food costs, according to the Labor Department. The figure is triple the decline most economists had expected.

Roses Are Enjoying Spring Too!

Kay says our roses are more spectacular this year than in recent memory. Here's one sample:

Did I Mention That Spring Is Definitely Here in Sebastopol?

Well, here's a picture to prove it. Gravensteins in the making!

Christmas in San Francisco, A Landmark!

Here's a very familiar sight for San Francisco visitors, so we decided to include it in our holiday travels... before or after hitting Magnolia brewpub, I can't remember. The houses are known as the "Sisters" and are facing Alamo Square.

Took this pic with the Nikon Coolpix 8700 on a tri-pod, with a wide angle to get maximum depth of field and a slow shutterspeed to keep the f-stop small. Also, set the flash to go off, not on automatic.

Day After Celebration Calls for Biscuits!

So I had some great ones at Parkside Cafe in Santa Rosa.