In Compton’s Backyard – Angeles Abbey Cemetery – October 2014

With Bob Williams back for a visit, we continued our ongoing series – In the Backyard. Or, according to some of our friends you found that where????

This trip took us to the middle of Compton CA for a visit to another LA landmark – Angeles Abbey Cemetery. Angeles Abbey was built in 1923 and features Byzantine, Moorish and Spanish architectural styles. (Or at least what passes for Byzantine, Moorish and Spanish architectural styles in 1920's Los Angeles.)

While most of the crypts were locked, we were able to enter one that was open to the public.

Stained glass from one of the locked crypts

Nixon Library - Jan 2014

Earlier in the year, Lynn and I took her parents to the Nixon Library. I have been here before, but found new details about the man and his accomplishments. If you have never been, I really recommend it. http://nixonfoundation.org/nixon-library/visit/plan-your-visit/

Here are a few photos from the grounds. The site was his birthplace.

And a few shots from the interior....

Let There Be Light September 2004

Well, it has been a long time since my last blog post. Too much business travel this summer and opening my own Technology Consulting firm took most of my time. Please check out http://www.atteberrygroup.com and https://www.facebook.com/atteberrygroup.

Now onto this week’s side project – Lighting the backyard. As you can see, there were several mismatched, nasty fixtures just begging to be replaced.

And – the results…

Not bad eh? My thanks to Lynn for lending a helping hand and my father for teaching me how to do my own repairs.

Stay tuned for more travel photos.

Todd

Alex and Sally August 23rd, 2014

We were invited to our nephew’s wedding in outside of Dorothy, New Jersey this weekend. It was a beautiful location and of course, I need to share a few photos of Alex and Sally. Congratulations to both of you. 

I Want the Blue - July 2014

Well it has been a while since I last posted. In an effort to return to form with a bit of a bang, I bring you Lamborghini. My wife’s co-worker owns a Lamborghini shop and was generous enough to offer rides to our niece, nephew, and his friend.

Enjoy and Drool

The National Atomic Testing Museum – Las Vegas Feb 2014

Who knew there were so many things to see in Las Vegas that don’t require us to spend time inside a casino? Welcome to the Cold War – Las Vegas style.

From the website - The National Atomic Testing Museum is a repository for one of the most comprehensive collections of nuclear history. As part of its mission, the National Atomic Testing Museum seeks to collect and preserve a wide variety of materials and artifacts relating to atomic testing, the Nevada Test Site, the Cold War, and nuclear and radiological science and technology. The current collection includes thousands of rare photographs, videos, artifacts, scientific and nuclear reports and data and one-of-a kind scientist collections.

So that doesn't really cover the cool factor of this museum or point out how strange the Cold War really was. Hopefully, these photos will help.

The Neon Museum – Las Vegas Feb 2014

                                                                                                  

So, confession time. When it first started, I was a fan of A&E’s Storage Wars. One of the episodes took place in Vegas and featured The Neon Museum. The Museum looked really cool since it is a bone yard for old Vegas neon signs. So when Lynn and were in Vegas for our anniversary, we stopped by to take a look.

Unfortunately, the graveyard of neon is by tour only and the tours were sold out for the day. (If you go, stop by early in the day.) However, I did manage to get a few pictures. 

About the Entrance Building/Visitor’s Center – This building was the lobby of the La Concha Motel. This distinctive shell-shaped building was designed by acclaimed architect Paul Revere Williams. The curvilinear La Concha Motel lobby is a striking example of Mid-Century modern design characterized by Atomic- and Space Age shapes and motifs.

For more information on Paul Williams and his work, please check out The Paul Revere Williams Project.