Terry Ambrose

Hart Memorial Park – a gem on the Kern River

Terry — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Hart Memorial Park was a great find. It’s an oasis on the outskirts of Bakersfield, and a place I’d gladly return to if we’re back that way.

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Mojave Air & Space Port – first day on our 2026 Fall Road Trip

Terry — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:55:54 +0000

The Mojave Air & Space Port was a real thrill for the kid in me who grew up at the dawn of the space age. Check out all the cool stuff on display!

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Check washing is alive and well in the digital age

Terry — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The old-fashioned check washing scheme is still alive and well. This type of fraud is on the rise, and there's no end in sight. This post provides tips on how to avoid the scam.

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Join me for some ice cream?

Terry — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:40:15 +0000

During my tour of Solvang, I walked by the Solvang Trolley Ice Cream Store (no, I didn’t go in, but I kind of wish I had!) This display, another of the large ones for the 2026 Scarecrow contest caught my attention, and it was definitely worth a few shots. Can you imagine the story behind […]

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A Horse of a Different Color in Solvang

Terry — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:54:05 +0000

Talk about a horse of a different color! This big-boned beauty was one of the larger Halloween displays I spotted while wandering through Solvang. He may be a little short on flesh and muscle, but he’s certainly not short on personality. And judging by those teeth, I wouldn’t want to be the one bringing him […]

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Death by Blueprint – Seaside Cove Book 9

Terry — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Rick Atwood has problems: his contractor is dead, his daughter has adopted the dead man's giant Newfoundland, and she wants to find the killer before her dad. What else is new?

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This is One Spooky Halloween Feast

Terry — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:26:56 +0000

The annual Solvang Scarecrow contest was in full swing when we arrived. Welcome to a little Halloween feast!

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Those Pesky Spammy Phone Calls

Terry — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Spam phone calls come in at the most inopportune times. It's easy to keep up your guard when you're not expecting another call, but what happens when you're waiting on an important contact?

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Knock, Knock, It’s a Home Repair Scam: Red Flags Every Homeowner Should Know

Terry — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Knock, Knock, It's a Home Repair Scam: Red Flags Every Homeowner Should Know. Sadly, this is more truth than fiction. Check out this month's scam tip for more information.

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Anthropic Lawsuit Scam: 5 Ways Scammers Are Targeting Writers

Terry — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Writers have become the targets of scammers very quickly recently. This latest scam uses the Anthropic Lawsuit class action suit as bait. Read how you can avoid becoming a victim.

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