Griffin Observatory in Hollywood CA

Today we are going to Griffin Observatory in Hollywood. The road to the observatory was filled with traffic and the closer we got the more traffic we endured.

Marlon let us all out and we started walking up to the observatory which was a long walk straight up. My knee felt like it was going to explode before we got to the top of the hill.  At the top there was free wi fi and Audy called her Dad to see where he had to park.  He parked so far away that the observatory was not even visible to him.

I told Audy there was no way I could walk back down that hill then walk all the way to where Marlon had to park.  She contacted the security guy who gave Marlon permission to park right outside the observatory.  Thank goodness.  While we waited on his arrival it was picture taking  time.  

 The Griffin Observatory Hollywood CA was a great place to see the Hollywood sign.

Marlon has made it to the top and found a place to park.   Audy and the kids took off one way and Marlon and I set off in another direction.

 Inside the observatory was very interesting.

 After a quick look around in the inside, we went to the top of the observatory for a great view.  Huge telescopes are also located up on the roof and I sure hope we get a chance to look at them.  Today its so windy, I kept my hat up the entire time we were on the roof.

We barely made it in time to see the telescope........we were the last ones to go inside and to see this amazing instrument, it was huge.  I would love to see that big door open and actually get to look through it.

Good times with Aunt Audy at the observatory.......

I spotted them on top of the roof.......they seemed so far away.  No matter how sick they are when they are with their Aunt Audy life is good. :-)

 One last time to look out at the Hollywood sign before we go home.

New Years Eve........Audy wanted to stop on the way home and  get some sparkling apple cider to bring in the New Years with.  Marlon stopped again and bought them some of Mason's favorite  burgers at  IN AND OUT BURGER>

 
Audy told us about Greg going out with some friends and where he was going to be.  Marlon and I left and went to find him at a British pub called the White Harte.  Greg introduced us to all his friends that were there.  He didn't stay long he wanted to go back and be with Audy.  Marlon and I enjoyed there company.
When they left we moved up to the bar and ordered some dinner.  We were given party hats and ordered a drink to toast the New Years in.  The pub had the NEW YORK ball drop on TV.   so its 9pm here in CA time which would be midnight in Ohio.  We toasted in the new year of 2015 and finished eating our dinner.  We met a musician while we were sitting at the bar.  He sometimes plays in Ohio at Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza.  He gave us his card  and said when he comes to Ohio please come and see him.  Super excited to have met Todd Wolfe.  Let the good times roll........