August is here..........

Susan River

Susan River

Morning Sky

The Elks Lodge at the top of town on Main Street.

Can you believe that September is just around the corner? Where did the summer go? So far August has been mild, thank goodness. This week its supposed to be in the cool 80s, well, cooler then usual. This morning I decided to go take some photos at sunrise. I have to admit its been awhile since I have actually been outside for a sunrise, I am usually laying in bed 'hoping' the kids will sleep a little longer, lol. They are my early risers!

**Take a jacket to see the sunrise around Susanville!!!**

I was FREEZING this morning. It was 48 degrees and WINDY! It was too windy for photos, I was having issues even with my tri-pod set up. It didn't help that I was freezing too! Enjoy!

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.