Norms!
For Sunday's column item about the new Norms restaurant sign in Claremont at the Indian Hill exit of the 10 Freeway, I needed a photo to illustrate the sign's height. I shot a few from Auto Center Drive, seen above, and from across Indian Hill Boulevard.
Unsatisfied with the results, though, I took my life in my hands and tried a few from the freeway itself. I headed west and pulled over onto the shoulder for this slightly askew shot out my window.
Exiting at Towne, I turned around to head east on the 10 and, near the Indian Hill exit, pulled over to the shoulder for this shot, below, through my windshield.
Continuing down the exit ramp and then up the onramp eastbound, I pulled over to the shoulder, leaned out the window and shot the one above that also includes the Hotel Claremont sign.
I don't know if all this was worth it, but these attempts ought to get the idea across: It's a tall sign. And my pulse rate was likewise elevated.
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A journalist for more than two decades, David Allen has been writing a column for the Daily Bulletin since 1997 and blogging since 2007.He lives in Claremont.
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David, Just trying to get U to the Luau today at Indian Hill Villas, we can see Norms from here! Mayor Sam will be pumping iron around 3 and after. Danny in the 909 @ 437-2107
Cant wait for Norms to open, my Grandma used to take me to the one out in Torrance when I used to live out that way when I was a kid. 4 decent family restaurant choices over in that area with BC Cafe, Dennys, Garden Square and now Norms.
[The mayor told me Claremont will be the breakfast capital of the region! -- DA]
Dave, LOL, you have to get a hobby. You've got more pictures of that sign than I have of my first born.
[I bet if your first-born were 99 feet tall, you'd have more photos. -- DA]
Now all those TV commercials that've been on for years won't be such out-of-town teases.
Dave, it's unfortunate you had to capture all that trash on the side of the freeway. Doesn't I-10 have a litter patrol?
"Normans..." -Diane
[Heh. -- DA]
Does anyone know the actual opening day!? Can't wait!