Applegate Lake

We normally paddle the southern part of Applegate Lake but this week we did the midsection.  A new put in point meant a bit of a walk with the gear.  The recent higher humidity gave us some nice clouds. Like kayaking a completely different lake.
 

Operation Tow

M&K forgot one of their paddles yesterday at Galesville reservoir. They were able to each motor along with a half paddle each but after 90 minutes, Mark's knees gave out. He couldn't stand with only half a paddle.  Luckily I has some rope and we took turns towing the paddle board back to dock.  It made for a very good upper body workout.

Afterwards, we hung out with the aliens in Merlin at Area 61 for a drink and some food.

Spring Creek

We went to Spring Creek this week. It's fed underground from Crater Lake and the water stays at 42 degrees all year round.  The water was crystal clear. When we got to the headwaters, the water was bubbling up through the ground everywhere. It was very impressive.  We saw Sasquatch too!

Bay Leaf Harvest

 

With some deck work happening soon, it was necessary to prune back the bay leaf tree. We saved a lot of the branches and are now drying it. Every room downstairs has a hanging bunch. Smells wonderful.

Lake Armada

We had nearly everyone out on the water last week at Lake of the Woods.  Our two new paddle boarding compatriots kept up the pace. In an unusual twist, there was no wind.  Eerything was placid and calm.

Driving up the mountain, there were several fires burning.  The night before, a massive storm and over a thousand lightning strikes started 75 fires in the area.

Donated

As we were moving back into the downstairs rooms, a lot of stuff got culled for donation. I gave the last of my theatrical gels to the local theater group. The vestiges of my former life are gone.

Lavender Festival

 

Bruce, Lindsey and I ventured into the Rogue Valley to visit the English Lavender Garden during the yearly Lavender Festival. Looked great, smelled better. I had some amazing rosemary lavender gelato. 

So Close

 

I went to Applegate Lake yesterday to see how far I could paddle into California.  With the lake being so full, it seemed like a great time to try. Within about 100' of the border, there was a bridge with a rapid underneath.  No way I was going to get past that. So close. I could see Cali but not quite get there.

On the other side of the dam is the beginning of the Applegate river
 

No Kings in GP

Several thousand folks showed up at the courthouse today for the No Kings rally. Lots of great signs. No nonsense from the few Trump supporters across the street. A great morning that then segued to the annual Porch Fest music festival in the NW part of town.

GOP Meeting

 

Back to Willow Creek

Beautiful spring day at Willow Lake. Didn't see any of the eagles but did see the lakeside roses all in bloom.