This Saturday we went to Corona del Mar. Considering that it was about 102° when we left Loma Linda, it was quite a surprise to arrive at the beach to find that it was closer to 62° there. Everyone had a great time in spite of the cold. All the kids even had a marvelous swim. From the top of the hill, the entire ocean was enveloped by fog. You wouldn’t know it by looking but there are quite a few boaters out there.
Once in awhile the fog lifts and you get a glimpse of the boats.
Sunday morning I had the bright idea to make scones. While cutting the butter into the flour I realized that I could drive to Starbucks and back before these scones would even make it into the oven. In fact I could actually walk to Starbucks and back home again, that’s how long this was going to take (and that’s also how close I live to Starbucks).
As you can see I persevered and enjoyed a terrific scone and pretty darn good coffee as well, all before lunchtime. Although it was a lot of work for just 8 scones, its very much like quilt-making. Sure you can make a bazillion trips to Wal-Mart in the time that it takes to create just one quilt, but you don’t need me to tell you why we spend hours at our sewing machines and quilting hoops rather than running down to the store and simply buying a $30 manufactured one at the 10 items or less register.
^_^ happy quilting!
The sea looks so refreashing!
You have me thinking about scones now YUMMY!
The scone looks delicious! I just came back from my sister’s house, and she has your china. Isn’t that a funny coincidence?
Wow! Who would have ever guessed. ^_^
Oh, I remember those days! It’s been a while since I lived in CA. But it was so refreshing to get out of the heat and into the crisp ocean air!
Great pics. I’ve been to Corona Del Mar once on a date. Nice little town as I recall.
I’m glad you made the scones instead of going to Starbucks. I will make scones someday, but I must find a low fat version. Or find a way to cut the fat. It’s my obsession, changing recipes that way.
That DOES look like a good scone
Wish I lived close to the ocean, would love nothing better than morning beach walks. (Not to mention how lucky you are to live within walking distance to a “fivebucks”, lol!)