On occassion it rains on the Oxnard Plain

I live in Ventura, California, which lies on the Oxnard Plain. The area is known for its strawberry, citrus, and avocado crops, as well as its spectacular weather. The US government, and many private rankings, consider Ventura the best place to live in the contiguous states.

This weekend, we’re experiencing another unusual wet period, which is definitely welcome. Our reservoirs, and groundwater supplies, need the help.

For nostalgia’s sake, it doesn’t normally rain on the Oxanrd Plain, but instead in Spain.

Tacos at Metzy’s

While visiting my family for Thanksgiving, we went to Newburyport, MA for tacos at Metzy’s. I tried their fish taco, and a braised short rib special. Both were excellent!

Well hello, Mr. Coyote

Somewhere along CA-58, I stopped to stretch and noticed that I wasn’t entirely alone.

He noticed me and briefly stopped, before deciding I wasn’t interesting and carrying on across the plain.