So its been almost 8 months since i had a break that i could relax and have fun.
Jim called and said he was coming down just after school was out.
He arrived on Wed night, a day before he said he would be here. To my delight and suprise he brought Oh-mah. Which made his arrival and vistit all that much more special.
We hung around here for a couple of days. Went to Folsom lake, paddeled around and had a bbq. made a whole day of it. Even got Chuck in the water and swim. (with assistance)
Friday night Janine came over and visited for a while and just had a good visit.
Sunday afternoon Glenda came over and stayed with Chuck, while Jim and i took a little over night camping trip to Loon Lake. It is in the High Sierras about 6400 feet. The roads just became accesable from the snow about a week prior. The water was very cold, maybe in the low 40s range. Of course, Jim had to take a dip. Im not allowed to post those pics. ;) Me, Im crazy, but not insane. (love ya bro).
After that we drove to the entrance of the Rubicon. It is a famous, or infamous trail, that is world know for the off road crowd for 4 wheeling. Alot of vehicles get broken back there.
It used to be a major stage-coach run to Reno and Carson City, via Lake Tahoe.
We walked about a mile to the north end of Loon lake where Jim had to of course had to take another dip. I got in as far as my waist and said "NOPE". This water was colder than the main body of the lake.
For those that remember the creek by the cabins at Spirit Lake. The temp was about the same.
We spent about a nour there, if not more, and headed back to the vehicle.
We were going to stay at another lake, but decided to stay there at Loon.
We built a fire, burnt some hamburger, had a couple of beers and just enjoyed our surrounds and visiting. The air was fresh and clean. The stars were INCREDABLE. Layer after layer of stars. You could spot the milkey way. We even saw a UFO. We couldnt identify it, so it was a UFO.
The next day we got up, after sleeping with Oh-mah in the tent and had breakfast and folded up camp and continued on with our journey.
I will go on with that day at another time. But it was mostly just driving and enjoying Gods great creation.
What a really beautiful are this is. And it was a real joy to share it with some one who would enjoy it as much as i do.
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Well, I rest my case!
I looked with envy at your pics; it all looked so fun - except the snow, cold water, sleeping on the ground, sleeping with a dog, sleeping with a man, snoring, and no TV. So, what else is there? The people.
Ya Jim and Oh-mah rattled the walls pretty good. It was more Oh-mah.
Dick
i really needed this time. I just didnt know how much. My neighbor even told me how much more relaxed i am.
Talking with Jim about some issues, concerns, ways im doing things, plans for the future. And just having family around, without the drama, made it all that much more refreshings.
Even now im not felling the stress of what i have to do. Now that i got the ok from Jim. ;)
My girls at starbucks even noticed how much more relaxed i seemed.
Dick
It was a great time! I think the change of routine was very good for all of us. Oh-Mah sure liked being with Dick. We even got to see some of Mom's nieces Karen and Janine.
The scenery is spectacular in the Sierras, especially at this time of year. Yes, the water was cold but refreshing. It was a classic case of making good memories. Thanks for the awesome tour, Dick.
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