Would ya believe this is Malibu.... ? Nope, didn't think you would, but it is. Honest. A bit of a dump really. Yep this is where the rich and famous hang out, I went there in 2004 and was less than impressed. I've yet to find the heart to scrap this photo, it just don't seem to fit with how Malibu is supposed to be!
There were some interesting shops, and a right dump of a coffee shop, all very way out there, and with prices to match. We did eventually stumble upon a bar, with a very friendly bartender, he agreed with us, it was a dump. Oh we got there by bus! Which was an adventure in itself, we boarded this bus, and well, its driver plainly had ambitions of being a formula one driver, cos she planted her foot on the accelerator and we were off down the pacific highway! Yee ha. Almost, we were thankful to get off in one piece, sadly we got same driver back to Santa Monica. Our nerves were shredded. Did tho notice how much better the bus service was in LA than over here, they did actually wait till you'd sat down, took time to get the disabled on board properly, we stopped at one bus stop and the driver got out and helped a wheelchair user on board, even making sure his wheelchair was securely fastened in. Big difference to this country, you are lucky if you make it to your seat before the driver hits the accelerator.
Been scrapping today, another two pages of mum's birthday album. Didn't go well at first, as usual, but finally I hit upon an idea. Ended up with a two page spread out of it. Now just need to get more photos printed, mum has forgotten that she was actually meant to order some photos from the photographer. Luckily he did get paid on the day for his efforts, and a few of the family have bought some snaps from him.
Feeling a bit more chipper, but wondering how long it will last. Hey ho, 5 days and counting to my next op, kneecap will be still intact this time next week, or.... in pieces!
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