San Gabriel Mountain Blog

Santa Fe 3751 in Claremont CA

2011-04-19T06:32:00.000-07:00

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

2010-06-13T09:28:00.001-07:00

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Lots of flowers presently in the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Memorial Day

2010-05-31T18:01:00.001-07:00

Memorial Day
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Albert P. Condit of Company H 14th Iowa Infantry buried in Oak Park Cemetery, Claremont, Los Angeles County, CA..

This is one of a total of two Civil War era soldiers buried in Oaks Park Cemetery.

Squirrel in Tree

2010-05-31T06:15:00.001-07:00

Squirrel in Tree
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

A squirrel eating a nut in a tree on the Claremont Colleges campus in Claremont, California.

Cable Airport - Upland CA

2010-05-28T08:44:00.001-07:00

Cable Airport - Upland CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Desiring something new, I went to eat breakfast at Manic Mike's Cafe at Cable Airport in Upland, California. I heard that the food is very good and one has a view of planes landing and taking off. The cafe lived up to the good reports I had heard of it.

Travel Town Train

2010-05-26T07:13:00.001-07:00

Travel Town Train
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

This is the train that kids of all ages can ride at Travel Town in Griffin Park which is located in Los Angeles, California. The trains next door at Los Angeles Live Steamers are more fun to ride.

LA Live Steamers - Union Pacific

2010-05-26T07:10:00.001-07:00

LA Live Steamers - Union Pacific
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Los Angeles Live Steamers are located in Griffin Park in Los Angeles California next to Travel Town. Riding on their trains is a lot of fun and highly recommended by me.

San Gabriel Mission

2010-05-23T08:12:00.001-07:00

San Gabriel Mission
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Yesterday I went to see the San Gabriel Mission for the first time. The photos I took of the mission are on Flickr.

Santa Fe Depot - Fullerton CA

2010-05-22T22:07:00.001-07:00

Santa Fe Depot - Fullerton CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

This is the Santa Fe Depot which is now a Amtrak Station serving Pacific Surfliners and the Southwest Chief. In addition, it is a Metrolink station.

Orange Metrolink Station

2010-05-22T06:47:00.001-07:00

Orange Metrolink Station
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

An Amtrak Surfliner arriving and leaving the Orange, California train station.

Santa Fe Depot - Riverside CA

2010-05-21T06:42:00.001-07:00

Santa Fe Depot - Riverside CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

This is the Santa Fe Depot in Riverside California which has been turned into an office building. It is located near the Riverside Downtown Metrolink Station.

Sideshow of Protest Against AZ Emmigration Law in Claremont CA at Pomona College

2010-05-16T21:10:00.001-07:00

Arizona Protest in Claremont CA

2010-05-16T18:32:00.001-07:00

Arizona Protest in Claremont CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

This is not a political blog but I post what I photograph.

Pomona College Museum of Art

2010-05-16T09:31:00.001-07:00

5-16-10 016
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

A sample of the art you will currently see at the Pomona College Museum of Art.

Petterson Museum

2010-05-15T12:18:00.001-07:00

Petterson Museum
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

A very interesting and worthwhile museum to go to is the "Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art" located in Pilgrim Place. The address for the museum is 730 Plymouth Road, Claremont, CA 91711.

Colton Fire Departement Engine

2010-05-14T05:46:00.001-07:00

Colton Fire Departement Engine
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Old fire engine at San Bernardino Railroad Days.

WPM - San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

2010-05-12T23:18:00.001-07:00

WPM - San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

An upcoming event in San Bernardino, California.

"Friday Night Live" Free Concerts in Claremont Village

2010-05-12T22:57:00.000-07:00

The concerts start at 6:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM.

May 14 – Chamber Office -Seth Greenberg Combo … Village Square - The McCrevasse Brothers

May 21- Chamber or City Hall (TBD) - Woodrock …….. Village Square - Hanks Cadillac

May 28 – Chamber Office - Ricky Brown Combo ……..Village Square - Country Squires

Rialto Fire Engine

2010-05-12T21:51:00.001-07:00

Rialto Fire Engine
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

One of several fire engines present at San Bernardino Railroad Days in San Bernardino, California.

San Bernardino Railroad Days

2010-05-12T07:37:00.001-07:00

San Bernardino Railroad Days
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

One of several model train layouts at San Bernardino Railroad Days.

BNSF Freight in San Bernardino CA

2010-05-12T07:02:00.001-07:00

BNSF Freight in San Bernardino CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

A BNSF Freight in San Bernardino CA as seen from a Metrolink Train on a bridge above it.

Santa Fe 3751 in Claremont CA

2010-05-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

Santa Fe 3751 in Claremont CA

2010-05-10T06:36:00.001-07:00

Santa Fe 3751 in Claremont CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Video of Santa Fe 3751 returning to Los Angeles from San Bernardino. This was recorded in Claremont, California.

Santa Fe 3751 in Claremont CA

2010-05-09T21:12:00.001-07:00

Santa Fe 3751 in Claremont CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Video of Santa Fe 3751 on its way to San Bernardino from Los Angeles Union Station taken in Claremont CA.

Metrolink in Claremont CA

2010-05-08T01:17:00.001-07:00

Metrolink in Claremont CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Today is National Train Day and I understand that a steam locomotive will be passing through Claremont around 10:00 AM on its way from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. CA.

Santa Fe 3751 Leaves Los Angeles Union Station on 1 May 2010

2010-05-01T21:15:00.001-07:00

ClaremontGirl.com

2010-04-25T09:02:00.000-07:00

I saw this flyer posted in downtown Claremont California yesterday.

MetroLink Train @ Santa Ana Station

2010-04-03T19:17:00.001-07:00

MetroLink Train @ Santa Ana Station
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

This image has yet to viewed fifty or more times in my Flickr photo-stream but it is getting very close.

17601 Fitch Avenue Irvine California Today

2010-03-27T17:04:00.001-07:00

17601 Fitch Avenue Irvine California Today
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

I am spending a night in the three month old Marriott SpringHill Suites in Irvine California. This new hotel is sitting on the ground where the old Faith Defenders building of Faith Defenders Church, Inc. use to stand. The Faith Defenders building was leveled and hauled to a California landfill to make room for this new hotel.

A very nice hotel near the John Wayne Airport.

My Most Viewed Flickr Images

2010-03-23T07:30:00.001-07:00

Early Americana Electric Devices

2010-03-18T06:11:00.001-07:00

DSC01714
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

This image in my Flickr photo-stream has been added to the "Inland Empire Pool" per the request of it's Admin.

USS Midway Slideshow

2010-03-06T14:34:00.001-08:00

USS Midway

2010-03-06T12:30:00.001-08:00

DSC00691
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

I have finally found the photos I took of the USS Midway some time ago and uploaded these photos to Flickr.

Candy Bombing Blimp

2009-12-06T22:45:00.001-08:00

Hockey 009
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

This candy bombing blimp was a hit with the kids at the hockey game.

Mel's Drive-In Cruise Night - Rancho Cucumonga, CA

2009-10-26T06:08:00.001-07:00

Classic Chevy
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

The photos that I took yesterday at Mel's Drive-In Cruise Night in Rancho Cucamonga, California is now on Flickr.

Mel’s Cruise Night - Rancho Cucamonga CA

Mel's Drive-In Cruise Night - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2009-10-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

Claremont Cruise Night - Flickr Photo Group

2009-10-23T22:14:00.001-07:00

Mission Inn - Riverside, CA

2009-10-16T06:40:00.000-07:00

USS Midway (CV-41) Flickr Group

2009-10-15T18:02:00.000-07:00

I am the Admin of the Flickr Group called "USS Midway (CV-41). I have been to the USS Midway but none of the photos in this collection are mine. The USS Midway is located in San Diego, CA.

Classic Thunderbird

2009-10-11T10:40:00.001-07:00

Classic Thunderbird
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Images of the last Claremont 2009 Cruise Night are uploaded to my Flickr photostream. Pictured is one of three classic thunderbirds that were present. The next Claremont Cruise Night I believe will be in April 2010.

Denny's Cruise Night @ Upland CA - Oct 2009

2009-10-09T22:09:00.001-07:00

Classic Chevy
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

I went to Denny's Cruise Night in Upland, California tonight. The photos that I took are posted on Webshots and Flickr. Tomorrow I will be attending Cruise Night in Claremont, California and I will be posting those photos too.

My Websites

2009-10-06T06:31:00.000-07:00

If it is not bad enough that I am posting stuff on blogs, I now have some websites.

I am experimenting with one on Yola @ http://www.rzhodgman.com, another on Yahoo @ http://www.rzhodgman.info and another on Microsoft @ http://www.rzhodgman.net

To all my Twitter Friends

2009-10-05T21:23:00.000-07:00

Twouble with Twitters - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

Yuma Proving Ground

2009-09-28T18:51:00.002-07:00

Yuma Proving Ground

Claremont Cruise Night

2009-09-28T18:51:00.001-07:00

Claremont Cruise Night

Simply California

2009-09-28T18:49:00.000-07:00

Simply California

My Webshots Photo Views

2009-09-28T18:26:00.000-07:00

For some reason my cruise night photos are more popular on Webshots than Flickr. On Flickr my Yuma Proving Ground photo set is the most popular at the moment.

Today the Claremont Cruise Night photo set on Webshots has had a total of 1,326 views with the Denny's Cruise Night in nearby Upland, CA getting 1,253 views. The Yuma Proving Ground set has only 167 views. Simply California which is popular but not as popular as old cars and tanks got a total of 108 views. The Claremont Fireworks comes in dead last at 92 views behind New Orleans Music at 410 views. The New Orleans Music photo set is of Yolanda Creole Woman and her band appearing at the Claremont Summer Concert Series. I am surprised that Yolanda is more viewed than the Yuma Proving Ground set on Webshots as the Yuma Proving Ground set is by far the most viewed on Flickr.

Mark Carter @ Claremont Depot Jazz Night

2009-09-26T16:29:00.001-07:00

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Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

I really enjoyed listening to Mark Carter play jazz music last night at the Claremont Depot Jazz Night.

Military Vehicles

2009-09-26T07:25:00.001-07:00

San Antonio, Texas

2009-09-26T00:47:00.001-07:00

McDonald's Museum

2009-09-25T06:10:00.001-07:00

Planes of Fame Airshow - Chino CA

2009-09-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

Motor Sports Museum - Pomona CA

2009-09-24T20:28:00.000-07:00

Railroad & Locomotive Historical Society - Pomona CA

2009-09-24T19:37:00.001-07:00

San Clemente, CA

2009-09-24T19:22:00.001-07:00

Claremont Cruise Night - Sept 2009

2009-09-24T06:38:00.001-07:00

Yuma Proving Ground

2009-09-23T21:29:00.001-07:00

Taking Photos for Biblical Christianity Blogs

2009-09-21T04:46:00.001-07:00

"Biblical Christianity" blog had used without my permission one of my copyrighted photos. When notified, the matter was corrected as I granted use of the photo as long as I was given credit as the owner of the photo posted in the blog article.

This is the photo published:

This is the original copyrighted photo:

Denny's Cruise Night @ Upland CA

2009-09-20T18:35:00.000-07:00

Upland Denny’s Cruise Night

Chuck Norris Facts

2009-09-20T07:20:00.001-07:00

One Tin Soldier- Coven (Cover)

2009-09-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

Best Bob Hope Movie Line?

2009-09-20T07:02:00.000-07:00

It is possible that the line would have to be changed today to the other group.

George Burns Tries to Buy a Sweater From W. C. Fields

2009-09-19T19:21:00.001-07:00

W.C. Fields Juggles

2009-09-19T19:18:00.001-07:00

Susie Hanson Latin Band

2009-09-18T22:32:00.001-07:00

Susie Hanson Latin Band @ Claremont Depot Jazz Night

2009-09-18T22:01:00.001-07:00

Susie Hanson Latin Band @ Claremont Depot Jazz Night
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

The music was great at the first Claremont Depot Jazz Friday Night tonight.

OL' WAR HORSE - Sherman Tank

2009-09-15T07:12:00.001-07:00

OL' WAR HORSE - Sherman Tank
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Honest John & Truck Launcher

2009-09-15T07:06:00.001-07:00

Honest John & Truck Launcher
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Harold Lloyd's LA Locations

2009-09-15T07:01:00.000-07:00

Harold Lloyd's "Safety Last"- 1923

2009-09-15T06:51:00.000-07:00

Harold Lloyd in A SAMMY IN SIBERIA (1919)

2009-09-15T06:42:00.001-07:00

Pool Sharks - W. C. Fields

2009-09-15T06:32:00.000-07:00

Ping Pong Game - W. C. Fields

2009-09-15T06:29:00.000-07:00

Honest John - W. C. Fields

2009-09-15T06:26:00.001-07:00

Celliola & Friends Concert @ Pomona College

2009-09-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

THIS WEEK IN CONCERT
Visit our website ( http://www.music.pomona.edu/calendar.shtml )
and learn more about these and other performances.

Celliola & Friends
3 p.m. Sunday, September 20 • Bridges Hall of Music
Free Admission

This extraordinary viola and cello duo featuring Cynthia Fogg and Tom Flaherty
are known throughout the Southern California area for their beautiful blend and expertise in contemporary music.

They are joined by violinist Rachel Huang along with a multitude of friends including faculty members
Graydon Beeks, Julia Byl, Donna M. DiGrazia, Eric Lindholm, Bill Peterson and others in a concert of
21st century music by Bialosky, Pierce, Kodály and two premieres by composer/cellist Flaherty.

Read more about the their upcoming Pomona College concert at...
http://www.music.pomona.edu/Releases/Celliola&Friends_final.pdf

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Department of Music, 340 N. College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

Childrens Concert in The Park - Claremont, CA

2009-09-14T18:57:00.001-07:00

Childrens Concert in The Park - Claremont, CA @ Yahoo! Video

Claremont Independence Day with The Ravelers

2009-09-14T18:46:00.000-07:00

The Ravelers Claremont Concert 1 http://www.ravelers.com

2009-09-14T18:43:00.000-07:00

Village Venture entertainment

2009-09-14T18:42:00.001-07:00

The Village at Claremont

2009-09-14T18:39:00.000-07:00

Claremont, CA - The Rock

2009-09-14T18:36:00.001-07:00

Huell Howser Visits Claremont Museum of Art

2009-09-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

Claremont Village - Sunday Morning Stroll

2009-09-14T18:30:00.000-07:00

Claremont, California 91711

2009-09-14T18:23:00.000-07:00

Claremont Cruise Night - Sept 2009

2009-09-12T22:48:00.001-07:00

Claremont Cruise Night - Sept 2009 198
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

The September 2009 Claremont Cruise Night photos have been posted to Flickr.

Second Highest Viewed Flickr Photo

2009-09-12T12:47:00.001-07:00

M247 Sgt York Division Air Defense (DIVAD) Gun
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

The second highest viewed photo in my Flickr photo stream is the M247 Sgt. York Division Air Defense (DIVAD) Gun. Both of my highest viewed photos are from the Yuma Proving Ground photo set.

Highest Viewed Flickr Photo

2009-09-12T12:41:00.001-07:00

M551 Sheridan
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

It appears this tank (M551 Sheridan) is highly popular for reasons that are a mystery to me.

Denny's Cruise Night - Upland CA

2009-09-12T09:16:00.001-07:00

Denny's Cruise Night - Upland CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Contrary to the statements on some websites covering Denny's Cruise Night in Upland, California; the last Cruise Night was not last night. There will be a Denny's Cruise Night on the second Friday Night of October and November.

Typically no one asks me any questions when I photograph cars; but I got asked several times if my photos were going to be published on the internet. My answer was yes on Flickr and other places. To the question as to the web address I said ronald_hodgman on Flickr. After several questions on web address I stated do a Goggle search as I figured the Flickr photos would quickly show up in a Google search which turned out to be an accurate prediction. Believe it or not; typically I have no way of knowing a web address in advance of the photo being published.

I figured lovers of the classic Ford Thunderbird would quickly ask for my Thunderbird photos to be added to their Flickr group. It is amazing how quickly Thunderbird lovers detect new photos of that classic Ford car posted to Flickr.

Lots of classic Fords and Chevys were present last night with a few oddball non-Fords and Chevys.

Claremont Summer Series Over

2009-09-08T17:53:00.001-07:00

The Answer Concert in Memorial Park @ Claremont CA
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Between my photos of Yuma Proving Ground and "The Answer" concert in Memorial Park; I had my highest view day on Flickr ever.

Summer is over as yesterday was Labor Day. Also it was the last summer concert of the Claremont, CA 2009 summer season. As usual "The Answer" gave a great show.

Redlands local with BN sister GP50s

2009-09-05T20:58:00.000-07:00

Honest John & Truck Launcher

2009-08-29T21:41:00.001-07:00

Honest John & Truck Launcher
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Someone has flagged this photo of mine on Flickr as a favorite. It appears this person is into missiles?

Honest John & Truck Launcher

2009-08-28T22:47:00.001-07:00

Honest John & Truck Launcher
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

I just got back from my trip to Yuma AZ. It was a business trip but I did manage to find a bit of time to do some sightseeing.

Blues Music in Claremont CA

2009-08-25T06:22:00.001-07:00

DSC06190
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

I very much enjoyed the Blues music last night in Memorial Park in Claremont California.

Self Righteous Christians Steal Photos From Flickr Websites

2009-08-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

In a total disrespect for USA copyright law and lazyness in not sending a photographer to get their own photos of the event, CRN has stolen a photo from my Flickr photo website without my permission. Then to rub salt in my wounds due to their act of stealing copyrighted materal they write a negative review on Mark Driscoll's sermon at the Crystal Cathedral. I was present to hear the sermon live. I watched it on the internet and I considered it to be a very good sermon. I fail to understand why these self righteous photo stealing thieves consider the "Vintage Jesus" sermon given by Mark Driscoll to be a failure.

A check for using my copyrighted photo of Mark Driscoll at the Crystal Cathedral had better be in the mail or a copyright lawsuit may be coming.

One does not advance the Kingdom of God by stealing a photo without permission from a Flickr website. Stealing is stealing and it breaks one of the ten commandments.

Bluegrass Gospel Music

2009-08-22T13:10:00.001-07:00

Purely California

2009-08-22T12:47:00.001-07:00

Find more photos like this on ChristianNation

Taking Camera Phone Picture

2009-08-17T22:57:00.001-07:00

Taking Camera Photo Picture
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

I couldn't resist taking a picture of someone taking a picture with their camera phone. .................... somewhat classic ...

Country & Western Music @ Claremont Summer Music Concert

2009-08-17T21:55:00.001-07:00

DSC03236
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

Tonight I listened to good country and western music in Memorial Park in Claremont, CA.

Superior Court in Ponoma, CA

2009-08-16T18:43:00.001-07:00

Ponoma Superior Court
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

On Thursday and Friday of last week, this was where I was located as I got a summons for jury duty. In the end I was not chosen for the jury.

Polyhedra @ College Center

2009-08-16T17:54:00.001-07:00

Polyhedra @ College Center
Originally uploaded by ronald_hodgman

As what tends to be my Sunday afternoon tradition, I went to College Center to listen to live Jazz. Today it was Polyhedra that was playing.