Reflecting on the Reflection
Sitting by Laguna Lake, looking at the reflection in the water of the surrounding, made me reflecting on the life of the lake in the past twenty some years. Before 2004, a quarter of the lake was covered by Lotus patches. The Lotus flowers were gorgeous. Ducks used to lay eggs on the patches.
Laguna Lake is under the charge of Parks and Recreation Commission of City of Fullerton, California. In year 2004, the lake was undergoing a restoration project. In the midst of the project, a giant 4-foot-long, 100 pound turtle was discovered. Eventually the turtle was housed in Arboretum and then toured for exhibitions.
http://articles.latimes.com/2005/jan/09/local/me-oldbob9
In September 2004, the lake was dredged, new irrigation system was installed. Humps of small rocks were built around the lake close to the dirt path for animals to rest on them.
Thirteen years into the new lake, life underneath and above the lake is abundant. a lot of activities on the dirt path also, such as running, jogging, walking, horseback riding, biking, baby strolling and fishing. The residences in Fullerton City and beyond enjoy the lake tremendously.
The Showers of Blessings 
I grew up not too far from Fullerton. I was born in Orange and grew up in Yorba Linda. I miss the days of smelling the orange blossoms in the air. Oh, and the weather of course. 😊
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All the orange patches are gone and replaced with buildings. We have an orange tree in the backyard. It must be common in those days when building the homes.
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I know, kind of sad. We used to have an olive tree in our front yard but I also dad growing peach and apricot trees when we lived in Santa Ana. Now those are some of the things I miss about California as well as beautiful flowers. But we sure don’t miss the traffic and the houses crowded next to one another.
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Yes, the traffic is getting worse. Good thing my husband is retired six months ago. We try to do things off hours!
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I have memories of eucalyptus in the air too! 😊
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Oh yes, we have an old eucalyptus in the front yard!
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These are great pictures!!!!
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Thank you, we go to that lake several times a week!
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Wonderful pics capturing a beautiful place ! Thank you so much for sharing !
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Thank you so much for your comment. Thank you for reading!
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The water lilies ❤
Beautiful collection of pics for the theme..
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful! I was just there at the lake not too long ago…interesting such a big turtle was found there and relocated. 🙂
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You said you were just there at the lake? The same lake?
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Yes Laguna Lake! 🙂
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Oh my! Where do you live?
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I live in a different city but I have relatives in Fullerton and La Habra so I get to visit a lot 🙂
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Oh, I see. I talked to someone taking a walk, she drives 2 miles to come to the lake 2 x a week. We are fortunate to live right by the lake! We may run into you…..!!
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Awesome! I was just thinking I might bump into you someday! I’ll definitely stop and say hi! We’ve been meaning to go back and walk through the entire trail/area from the courthouse to the lake; such beautiful scenery. 🙂
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We did that – from the lake to the courthouse! There are so many nice trails!
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Beautiful photographs Miriam and it looks like a wonderful place to visit. I love the yoga turtle too! 🐢 xxx
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Oh Xenia, you got a turtle also! This turtle posts for me every time I see him. He is the most colorful one among the rest. I wish I could stay in that position in yoga as long as it did…! xoxo
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😃🙋🐢💕💕
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♥ (¯` * •. ¸ ♥ ♥ ¸. • * ‘¯) ♥
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☺💖 xxx
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🙂 xoxo
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Had a satisfaction of visited the place, Ma’am
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I’m glad to hear that, Subbashini! Thank you for your comment!
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Wow the turtle did not look too happy! But glad he’s got a place to live now
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Yes, and became a star!
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This is the first shot ever of a moving turtle (that I have seen). Amazing 😀
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It was a long story and the discovery created so commotion, news media. I don’t know why the turtle is named Old Bob. I must have missed some detail from the news. It used a net to catch the turtle first and brought it up from the bottom of the lake! Yes, amazing!
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I love the tortoise doing the yoga, perfect shot
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He always post for me. I posted one. This was a different photo on a different day
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He likes you to do Yoga with you 😉
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Yes I need to get back to do yoga!
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Great pics!
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Thank you, Tina!
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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