Thursday, May 7, 2026

Pinnacles 'Pecker Holes

First of all, get your mind(s) out of the gutter.
 The 'pecker we're talking about is Melanerpes formicivorus, aka the Acorn Woodpecker, commonly seen in the oak woodlands California. 
 
 
Acorn Woodpeckers are notable for drilling holes in trees (and as seen here, wooden structures) to store their 'corns for future use. These photos taken at Pinnacles National Park.
Acorn Woodpeckers are also known for their distinctive "waka waka waka" call which was supposedly the inspiration for Woody Woodpecker's famous "laugh".

Monday, May 4, 2026

Your Palindromes For The Day

It's a mystery to us what a taco cat has to to with a cave. 

You'd think they'd have something more like this:

Monday, April 27, 2026

No SASE Required

The wait is over!

After years of seeing sticker-laden surfaces on our travels and wishing we had one to add to the mix, the dream of having an official TSG sticker has become a reality. 

(pennies added for scale)

Now for the first time you can have one of these exclusive, limited edition stickers. Just send us an email with your snailmail addy and we'll have it in the mail to you in no time. 
 
NOTE: please follow the manufacturer's instructions when using your new sticker