Hike South Hills SLO, CA

Plants seen today during hike South Hills in San Luis Obispo, CA.

All of the names came from Google AI. Some information wasn’t available or contradictory. Sorry if incorrect.

Viola pedunculata
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Acmispon
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Calystegia macrostegia
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Chlorogalum pomeridianum
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Dipterostemon
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Dodecatheon
First time that I have ever seen them in this location. Unsuccessfully attempted to grow this plant in my garden.
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Dodecatheon
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Eschscholzia californica
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Fritillaria biflora
Another plant that I’ve not seen in this location. Interesting that there was a single plant very near the trail.
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Fritillaria biflora
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Lathyrus vestitus with Bee
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Lomatium macrocarpum
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Phacelia
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Phacelia
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Plantago
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Stachys bullata
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Dudleya
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Letterlocking and Notes on Work

Currently working on this piece–Regret

Regret 4

Because I use a variety of codes and ciphers, I include notes with each piece. Notes are affixed to the back of the Wallpieces and a separate page included in each book.

I recently noticed that a couple of wallpieces were no longer flat on the wall. The note envelopes were coming a bit open. I could have used a tie closure, but it added a bit of bulk.

Memories 1

Memories 2

Orwell 1

Orwell 2

Orwell 3

Recently found some letterlocking examples and tutorials on YouTube. I have dinked around a bit with them, but some are too bulky.

This is a simple Regency example–

Letterlocking 1

Letterlocking 2

Letterlocking 3

I was curious if seen, would folks know how to easily open and refold. I did a little test. I wrote up my progress notes for my last visit to my rheumatologist. He opened it right off. Asked if it was origami. I like the the folded letter is small and can fit in a pocket.

This is how I am planning to affixed notes to one of my current project.
I will be applying a rust promoter to the washers. Will wait and see if I can write directly on the letter or will need to write notes on a piece of paper and tuck inside the letter.

Regret 1

Regret 2

Regret 3

Regency Era Letter Folding Tutorial – Jane Austen Style
Note & Wish

Looking forward to attempting some of the letterlocking examples on this YouTube channel.
Letterlocking videos


Bermuda buttercup (Buttercup oxalis) (Oxalis pes-caprae)

I am not keen on yellow, but am warming to this plant. I have a few volunteers in the courtyard and hundreds in the orchard.

Oxalis pes-caprae

Curious that I never noticed the shape of the foliage until today.

When pressed the flowers become a lovely golden color.

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources–Weed Gallery


Book–Virginia Woolf Quote

Virginia Woolf Quote–Lock up your libraries, if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that can set upon the freedom of my mind.

Lock Libraries
Freedom of Thought
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Pit-fired Beads and Knotted Fiber Closure
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Paste Paper
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Lock Up Your
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Libraries If You Like;
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But There Is No Gate,
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No Lock, No Bolt
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That You Can Set Upon The
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Freedom Of My Mind.
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Note Envelope
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Notes
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Notes
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Back Cover
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Binding
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Birthday Greeting

Birthday Greeting 01

The paper is layers of tissue with paper bits. The lot was then oiled and worked. Faux parchment? It took years for the oiled paper to dry. I like that it feels soft. Feels similar to materials I waxed without a torch.

Letterlocking–Renaissance Diamond
Birthday Greeting 02

The interior piece is constructed of tree wrap. It is one of my favorite materials to use for an embroidery base.

Birthday Greeting 04

Penny for the year of birth.

Birthday Greeting 05

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