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Cities of Interest in Sequoia County

Kashiro By Kashiro2 min read321 views

A quick reference guide on where you are and what to do there.

Cosworth South

Cosworth South is the main spawn point of the game. It is settled in the forested region of Sequoia County, and hosts the strip mall, Lenny’s Restaurant, Spawn, and Lake Sequoia.

In the West area of the city, there is the coastal highway entrance/exit, the neighborhoods, and the coastline. In the East, there is the strip mall, off-road access trail, and the gas station.

Cosworth North

Cosworth North is nestled the upper region of the forest, accessible by either the 5 Freeway or the coastal highway. It is above Cosworth South, and is home to a bowling alley, campsite, and numerous family-owned restaurants. It is quite small in comparison to Cosworth South.

Charlemagne

Charlemagne is the urban region of the game. It is South of Cosworth South, near the end of the coastal highway. It is home to Charlemagne Plaza, numerous office buildings, and is near the Palm Coast International Airport.

If you take the highway to Charlemagne, you’ll come up on Charlemagne Plaza, with flamboyant advertisements to rival Times Square. Near it is the Sunset Gas Station and another Lenny’s Restaurant. Going past the Plaza, you will end up on the 5 Freeway. Left is the freeway, right is the Airport, as well as Palm Coast.

Palm Coast

Palm Coast is a ritzy coastal city past Charlemagne. It is full of tall skyscrapers, Palm trees and high-class establishments and neighborhoods. It is mainly accessible by the coastal highway that also connects Charlemagne.

Live Music by “Quiet Fire”

JM Perez By JM Perez1 min read631 views

Gorgeous, gorgeous weather here in the High Desert. On our way to Harbor Freight Tools we saw a gathering at the Carriage House Antiques (in celebration to what turned out to be their 5th Year Anniversary) and all agreed to stop by the Shop on our way back home. It is the first Antique Shop we visited when we first moved to the High Desert and it has become one of our favorite Vintage/Shabby Chic Shops here in the High Desert.

Upon arrival each visitor got a free cup of Lemonade, Hot Dog and Chips served outside. In addition to the free cup of tea visitors are welcomed to have inside the shop, we enjoyed Shrimp Cocktail, Cookies, Cupcakes, Cheese and Tomato appetizer and so much more. We also enjoyed wonderful  live Music by “Quiet Fire” (Janet and Chris). They are absolutely wonderful ladies with beautiful voices and it was a pleasure meeting them.

With Janet and Chris From "Quiet Fire."
With Janet and Chris From “Quiet Fire.”

Janet and Chris are very talented and they perform Music for all occasions. You can reach Chris on (760) 964-3805 and Janet on (760) 887-1941 for inquiries and additional information.

We had a wonderful time at the Carriage House Antiques.

Oktoberfest at Home

EPEngineer By EPEngineer1 min read699 views

As some of you may already know, the sixteen-day Oktoberfest festival held each year in Munich, Germany from late September thru early October featuring beer-drinking and merrymaking is still ongoing.

Grolsch Premium Lager Magnum. 1.5 L Swing Top.
Grolsch Premium Lager Magnum. 1.5 L Swing Top.

I received a Grolsch Premium Lager Magnum. 1.5 L Swing Top a while back from a former co-worker which I stored at a stable temperature, in a cool dark place. I will wait until the weekend to enjoy this quality German Beer with a delicious meal; either solo or with some neighbors over good conversations.

Koel Hotline.
Koel Hotline.

How about the Grolsch Koel Service? Isn’t it awesome? Trading warm beers for cold Grolsch ones. I raise a glass  to the clever minds behind this idea. Such a service would come in handy during the hots days of Summer.

Though tickets to the 2013 Los Angeles Oktoberfest have been sold out; there are still a couple of events going on throughout Southern California, if interested, click here to find a location nearest to you.

As always, drink responsibly and drink smart

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‘The Twilight Saga’ Film Series

JM Perez By JM Perez2 min read424 views

From someone who showed little to no interest in these Film Series, I must now admit that I am hooked.
When I first heard about it four years ago, I simply thought that it was some weird Vampire TV show and decided not to follow up with it (as my hectic schedule with the Family doesn’t give me extra time to actually sit down quietly for fifteen minutes, with no interruption). It wasn’t until early last year that I realized that these are a Movie Series and not TV shows when Twilight was playing on FX® . Interesting, I said to myself.
A couple of nights ago, while searching for something interesting to watch on TV, I realized that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was about to start on FX®. It was a perfect timing as the kids were sound asleep. What a beautiful and touching story: I instantly fell in love with the script. At this point, I had to watch the entire Series to appreciate.

Twilight: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Twilight: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (Source).

Like in every given situation (or Movies), we have the option to take the good and leave what doesn’t serve our need. Twilight is an Inspirational Film Series in its own way. Though produced primarily for entertainment, there’s something we can all learn from them. Even what we consider to be the worst and most boring movies can become motivational, hilarious or can get you through a rough moment once you, the viewer, answer this simple question: what’s in it for me? Why do you watch a movie? It is out of curiosity? Because everyone is talking about it and you want to see for yourself what it’s all about? Either way,  I think it’s always helpful to read the synopsis of a movie before watching it (this way we don’t waste our time and money on something we end up regretting and negatively critiquing). To me, Movie reviews are spoilers, so I tend not to read them.

My favorite of the four Film Series? The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (Source).
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (Source).

I finally got to watch The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and it is, without a doubt, my favorite of the four. Every single one of the cast members did a splendid job. It’s pretty much about choices we make, surviving and protecting what is dear to us (Family). Every time people stand together as one to fight for what’s right, nothing can defeat them. This is exactly what I want to remember about this series and not the meaningless details. They are entertaining, captivating and inspiring.

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (Source).
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

To Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, the two main characters of these series and real life couple, I wish Goodness, Happiness, Love and a blessed happily ever after. They are wonderful together.