Templeton, California

They are available for all ages in many colors, styles, and sizes, so you can find just what you need. I've shown an example of each here.


Veggie Face by evisionarts



Veggie Face No Signature by Sandyspider

Normally, someone is playing music at Farmers Market. Some is good, and some is not quite as professional, since many student musicians practice for profit while their parents shop. Always, though, the music enhances the Farmers Market experience, and a quiet Farmers Market just wouldn't seem right.

Today, though, I got a real treat from classically trained professional musicians Liz Hedges & Don Glattly with their acoustic violin and guitar duo. If you click on their link, you can hear the same music I heard and more.

Liz and Don's music reminded me a bit of the music my friends Bruce and Helen had at their wedding reception that was provided by a string quartet. Liz and Don played classical background music today, and I never would have thought it was a violin and guitar duet. It was professional music and sounded like it. They also play other music styles, but it's all background music. That means people at a party or reception can hear each other talk instead of having the music overpower everything else.

If you are planning a special event that includes tastefully done music, I highly recommend you visit the web site and listen. This kind of music is rare today.

Today was pretty much an ordinary Saturday -- no special events were drawing crowds and there were no parties in the BBQ area. The playground was in use, but not overly crowded. The produce has changed since spring. Now we have delicious melons, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, and summer fruits such as peaches and plums. I had about finished my shopping when the owner of one booth told me they were giving out free omelets in the middle of the park. So I went for my camera to capture that. I don't remember ever seeing that in the park before. I also decided to get some pictures of the great variety of non-produce items that are pretty regularly displayed from week to week.

The picture I've chosen for this module is something I wish I could afford to buy, but it's out of my price range right now. The apron and hat are only available from a local T-shirt company here in Templeton, or you can buy them at the Farmers Markets in the North County. In case you can't read the logo, it says "Live to farm, farm to live."

I have another lens that deals with Templeton's historic business district, and some of the buildings you would see as you take the walking tour.
To go there, click here.