continued…still chill mornings but after a quick trip to Vallejo
warm enough for lunch out and, in a last desperate attempt to get the ’45 sorted,
cleaned the air filter [even if the engine compartment isn’t exactly concours quality]
before Tuesday’s deluge, which somewhat stalled on us although
80 remained open over the hill
until around four when the eastbound closed from Colfax,
then dropped down to Applegate, 2040′, where rain was forecast although the image
looked suspiciously snowlike. Within an hour it closed in both directions to Verdi…but we weren’t going anywhere anyway being way too cold and wet to be out loading the truck though Wednesday, after a slightly less frozen walk with Sumi, I ran up to Safeway
for a week’s supplies in anticipation of sunny days ahead, the first of which came, as predicted,
on my 81st
which was mainly spent in packing and loading but ultimately included by a bike ride, collapse,
a sweet birthday card and peaceably enjoyable Thai dinner out…something we should do more often [as opposed to opting for takeout] particularly as it’s just a half block door to door.
Morning brought continuing clarity to the Straits,
ongoing wetness across the Valley as well as constant Friday traffic
all the way into Nevada and beyond Reno
to gas in Wadsworth. Despite a Ranger at the turn off 447 we lunched at the Lake and reached
the Ponds by three, unloading…tired, last of duck soup, lenticulars…darkness, coldness, bed;
next day, April.
Happy Birthday. yes, great card!
A Gertrude Stein quote, though I don’t remember from where:
“Nobody likes change, but everything always changes.”
all my best, Fred
Happy Happy Birthday and I’m glad you made it over the hill before the water crisis in Benicia! We are enjoying looking at the weather app down here – no rain for 10 days? One can hope…Lots of love, Deb
Love the birthday card! And your many places…esp. the clouds and Bridget Riley-ish salt flats.
Happy Birthday, how great to escape the city for the desert for the occasion.
What’s is the symbolism of the Gold Ranch Casino elaborate sign? Is that to be a giant timber anchored in the rock structure as part of a mining operation? And nice $5 logo, I guess for slots, just slip a bill in and kiss it goodbye. The ponds look quite peaceful. 🎂🎉
Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
The last photo, “….Next day, April”
Remarkable
(just like you)
Loved the heartfelt b-day card. Years ago you told me your b-day was 1 April; an indirect April Fools joke that I fell for and believed for way too long.
I may have been unclear about it at the time myself…