Watch out Wal-Mart Flip Flops!!!

Ouch!!!!!!! Check this blog and the photos this lady took.

Note to self, DO NOT buy the cheapie Wal-Mart Flip Flops!

http://www.lamanaphotography.com/walmart2.htm

Roadside Junkyard

Last Fall I was checking out some of the roads just past Wendel and happened upon this wreck. It is sitting on the California/Nevada border. I had no idea that Wendel and Herlong were that close to the border, now I have a map!

This bus is wasting away in a field just behind the Lassen Beverage Company on Alexander Street. This photo is from last fall, just as a rain storm was lifting. The sun was touching down on this spot, while the clouds were shading the surrounding the areas.

Tranquil

One of the things I love about Lassen County is its easy to find a quiet tranquil place to sit and relax.

Watch for Beer

I saw this when I was at Eagle Lake recently. My kids think its the funniest thing ever! There was no where to pull off, so I had to lean over the passenger seat to take the pic out the window.

Litter everywhere!!!

The Susan River is like any river in a populated area. Careless folks toss in whatever they won't take home with them. This photo was taken near the Susan River Bike Trail and the Alexander Street Bridge. Its a popular fishing area, in fact this is the first time I have been there and only one person was fishing. Normally it's very busy. I think its also a popular area to hang out and drink. The river bank had litter everywhere. I did notice there are no garbage cans in this area at all. Maybe the city should place a few garbage cans along the bike trail to help minimize the litter issues.

Butterflies..........

The other day the kids and I were out & about when we saw three Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies. I had to stop Jack from catching them, silly boy. They are beautiful insects.

Sunflowers in my backyard.........

The kids and I planted some seeds in May. They are just starting to bloom. I LOVE sunflowers. Sunflowers and Gerbera Daisies are my FAVORITE flowers.

Lavish Styles in Susanville!!!! A must stop!!!!!

If you haven't stopped at Lavish Styles on Main Street, you need to!!! Maria Munoz opened this boutique in April and she gets new merchandise in all the time. Lavish Styles is next to the Black Rock Bar & Grill on Main and Roop Streets! She carries size 10 & up.

More Antelope Complex Fire aka Wheeler Fire

Sunset over Diamond Mountian....

Sunset over Susanville, CA

View of smoke coming over Diamond Mountians at 4 pm.

Photos taken at 4 pm on Hobo Camp Road.

These trees were burned in the 2001 Memorial Day 'Devils Fire'.

Smoke & Thunderstorms......

Smoke & Thunderstorms....

These are pics from Friday afternoon & Friday evening.

Some more of Antelope Complex Fire aka Wheeler Fire

Honey Lake Valley/Janesville covered in smoke around Noon.

Janesville, CA covered in smoke on July 6th. The smoke is from the Antelope Complex Fire near Antelope Lake. That is such a bummer. Antelope Lake is an amazing place to fish, boat, and camp. (Check my June posts for a nice pic of the lake) It hasn't recovered from the fire that burned a good portion of the recreation area a few years ago.

Antelope Complex Fire aka Wheeler Fire

Thunderstorms on July 5, 2007 sparked numerous fires in Plumas County. A fire near Antelope Lake, about 20 miles south of Susanville is a pretty large fire. The Sacramento Bee is calling it the Antelope Complex Fire, and local news are calling it the Wheeler Fire. The last report had it burning nearly 4,000 acres and less then 10% contained.

The smoke and clouds made for an amazing sunset!

Sunset over Susanville, CA July 5, 2007

4th of July

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! We had a nice time. We spent the afternoon at Denise's house, tons of kids, tons, of food, and lots of fun! We did fireworks at her house, then went up to the BLM parking lot to watch the fireworks show at the fairgrounds. We had great seats and the kids loved it!

I forgot my tri-pod, and my photos aren't very good. Sitting still enough to get a great shot is not that easy. But a few of the photos were interesting looking, so I will post those!

So we get home close to 11 pm and my refrigerator is not on. Its plugged in, nothin! So we try a different outlet and nothin! I tried my blender on the same outlet and nothin! I was so glad it was an easy fix. Dave flipped the fuse box and we were good to go. I am not sure how long it off, everything was still cold.

Spending an afternoon at the lake....

We went up to Eagle Lake to walk on the bike trail and hang out. It was windy & cold, so we didn't go swimming. The kids had a great time climbing on the rocks and checking out the wildlife. We saw pelicans, lake birds, a bunny, & tons of chipmunks.