Here's a couple* of photos from today's Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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[badhair77]

1. Peggy, they're so colorful and beautiful. And

they remind me of warmth. It’s cold and damp here in PA with winter only starting. Thanks for the short visit to comfortable weather. ☀️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I'm really glad I could take you on this little jaunt to warmer places, my dear badhair77!

I'm glad you enjoyed the view.

[2naSalit]

3. I love them all!

Especially #2 & #3! ...because I'm a flower freak but the rest are really good too.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thank you so much, my dear 2naSalit!

So glad you're enjoying them!

I had fun taking them. The market has been closed due to the holidays and I was champing at the bit to get there!

It was a truly satisfying experience.

[2naSalit]

5. I know what you mean!

[niyad]

6. You do know how envious I am, yes? Our short season of markets won't even

start before the second weekend in June, and it will still be several weeks after that before things start getting good! Still, your photos warm my soul, and remind me of the beauty and plenty out there. Please keep them coming!

On that note, I am going to go make a salad, with wonderful CA goodies!!!

Happiest of New Years to you, dear Miss Peggy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thank you, my dear niyad, for your beautiful response!

Some days I really worry that I'm doing too many of these sort of photos, and then I get a wonderful response like yours, and I know I will keep on!

Thank you so much. I want everybody to remember the beauty and plenty that's out there.

Enjoy your California salad! And thank you for the New Year wishes too.

[niyad]

8. hugggggggggs. Please never stop with your photos!!!

[bsiebs]

9. I bought some green tomatoes down there .. beautiful photos!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Thank you so much! It's a great little market.

[MLAA]

10. Beautiful collection! What is that glorious first flower?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Thank you so much, my dear MLAA!

I always look for the most interesting stuff; they tend to photograph well!

I suspect that first flower is some sort of sunflower, but I'm not sure. Maybe someone will come along and tell us!

[majdrfrtim]

11. What an artist you are, Peggy!

Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Well, thank you so much, my dear majdrfrtim!

I appreciate your very kind remarks! I'm not sure I'd call it 'talent' but I'll take it!

[Demnation]

12. Beautiful. I used to go there after an early Sunday surf at El Porto. Miss Cali so much.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. I'm so sorry that you can't be here now, my dear Demnation . . .

Glad you enjoyed my photos!

It is a beautiful area and the cost of living has gone up a lot since so many people want to live here.

[Ziggysmom]

17. Hi CAPeggy! Those purple kohlrabi are not just beautiful; they are my favorite vegetable to

enjoy raw. Thank you for always posting such delicious photos!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear Ziggysmom! Thank you so much for your lovely remarks.

So that's what they are! I recognize the name but couldn't remember it.

It's the first time I've seen them at this market.

[Diamond_Dog]

18. Thank you for sharing a bit of color and sunshine with us, Peggy.

It’s so wonderful to see. It’s been cold, gray, and gloomy here for so long. Your photos are just what I needed to see today!

Love the kohlrabi…..

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Ah, thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

I'm so used to our normally sunny days that I forget the rest of the country is stuck in almost-winter!

I'm so glad to have brought you a bit of color and sunshine, esp. since you really needed them today!

[justaprogressive]

21. Heirloom Tomatoes Yum!!

Lovely photos Peggy

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Thanks so much, my dear justaprogressive!

I have discovered that the heirloom tomatoes are way more tasty than any other kind! When I see them, I get some!