Nor Cal Rabble trip to Wilder Ranch SP

**Panache** · 24th January 12, 01:45 PM

After our 6th successful Nor Cal Rabble Burns Night we gathered the next morning for a hearty breakfast and, as in the past, decided on a small kilted group excursion.

Since our own Alan H is always yammering on about "kilts in the wild" we decided to get Wild! Our chosen destination was the historic Wilder Ranch State Park just outside Santa Cruz

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549

It was a cold and slightly drizzly day for the seaside but it turned out to be a worthwhile trip indeed

On to the Photos!

Samyniac, Bunchdescendant, Scooby (Bob's son)and Chris inside the Visitor's Center

The site has several historic buildings and we were able to tour a few them

Mrs Farlander and the F-H.C.A.G at the elaborate horse stable

Me examining one of the carriages

More to come

**Panache** · 24th January 12, 01:52 PM

Scooby and our guide Bobbie (old friend of Elise's)

Star and Mike (Farlander)

Bob

Bob and Laura

Ray, Chris, and Dana

Brooke (MacMillian's Son) and the lovely Connie

Farlander and Mrs Farlander

More to follow

**Panache** · 24th January 12, 01:55 PM

Inside the main house

Brooke and I checking out the fancy entertainment system the Wilder family enjoyed back in the day

One more set

**Panache** · 24th January 12, 01:59 PM

We finished off our visit with a short walk along the coastline and enjoyed the grey skies, the beautiful coastline, and the good company

The lovely Connie

Star and Laura

Me

The Road goes ever on...

I'm so glad to have had the chance to explore Wilder Ranch in such good kilted company!

Cheers

Jamie

**Alan H** · 24th January 12, 02:04 PM

Oh, MAAAAAANNNNN.... I'm almost as annoyed that I missed this, as missing the dinner. I've been meaning to get out to Wilder Ranch for a couple of years.

You know, the coastal cliffs shots almost look like Scotland.

**Highlander31** · 24th January 12, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

....You know, the coastal cliffs shots almost look like Scotland.

I agree with Alan. My first thought was it could be Ireland or Scotland.

Thanks for posting these photos, Jamie. It is good to see my old stomping grounds.

**Spartan Tartan** · 24th January 12, 07:35 PM

Great post and wonderful pictures! Looks like a wonderful time. Makes me add yet ANOTHER reason to return to the SF Bay Area. With any luck, perhaps a great deal of it (but I am feeling lucky), I can join the NORCAL rabble in a couple years

**MacMillans son** · 24th January 12, 08:30 PM

Thanks for posting these Jamie! We both had a great time (at both events), and look forward to the next big adventure.

Cheers!
Brooke

**JRB** · 25th January 12, 12:28 PM

Wow! What a gorgeous place. Thanks for sharing.

**cessna152towser** · 25th January 12, 12:51 PM

Fabulous pics Jamie, looks like a super day out in convivial companionship.
I agree with what has been already said by others, this coastline does indeed look as though it could be somewhere in Ireland or Scotland.