Low Applegate

Last week's paddle was at Applegate Lake.  The end of the summer and it's 40' below its springtime high.  The bridge we can normally go under and continue on for another mile was high and dry.  The lack of water created a bunch of meandering canals that we had never seen before.  Once we got out onto the lake proper, there's still enough water to make this a spectacular kayaking day.

Green Pea First

I got my first ride in Sweet Pea yesterday.  The girls and I decided to try out a new pizzeria in Wilderville.

It was fun to motor around the countryside in a vintage VW.  And the restaurant's location was gorgeous.  Situated along Slate Creek. 

Steve's BDay

Another trip around the sun for Steve M.  Celebrated at our favorite GP restaurant with the gang.  Looks like Bruce is trying to help with the candle blowing.....

Shelter Blues

Last Friday the local paper ran a front page story about our local animal shelter.  It detailed the continuing battle against underfunding and the aftermath of a defeated property tax levy to update aging buildings. Below was my letter to the editor on Tuesday.