CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge

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I suspect that my post only qualifies for an honorable mention because it is a "Town Scape" and not a "City Scape."

Where I work, there are eight towns which share county services across multiple counties. None of the towns are particularly large, but they all have a distinct character, tone, and tenor.

Livermore, CA, was founded as a railroad town in 1869 by William Mendenhall and named for Robert Livermore, an early rancher in the area. The valley developed an agricultural economy based on cattle and ranching, which evolved into a renowned wine region in the late 19th century, known for pioneer winemakers like Wente and Concannon. After its incorporation in 1876, Livermore became a prosperous town with a thriving wine industry. In the mid-20th century, the city transformed into a technological hub with the establishment of the Lawrence and Sandia National Laboratories (LLNL), which significantly boosted its population and modern identity while retaining its western heritage and expanding wine industry.

I provide support for the 911 Dispatch Centers and Fire Departments in Alameda and Costa County. This week was a challenge, and I decided when I went off duty to visit downtown Livermore. The part of the town I like the most is the Lizzie Oliver Fountain. Working folk start arriving at dusk. It is a place where mothers and grandmotehrs dance with their toddlers and babies in the fountain. The men take it all in and just live in the moment. On Friday and Saturday nights, street performers serenade the crowd. People bring snacks for everyone to eat.

When I arrived, a man in late forties / early fifties walked over to me and introduced himself. He wanted to learn more about my CB1100EX and how I managed to keep it "looking better than it did when it first appeared on the show room floor." His wife came over and told him "Honey, stop talking to the Nice Motorcycle Dude. He has a very pretty motorcycle, but one in our garage is enough!" He waved goodbye as he rejoined his family, but he told me we would continue our conversation at a later date.

I believe that these moments are made possible by the magic of a CB1100 and the kindness of those who ride and admire them. I hope you enjoy the pictures. It was a lovely moment.