Quote from Werner Heisenberg

 "Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can think."

Fall River Native Rainbow

 It took me a couple years to figure out access, then another to refine my approach - I now know how to get to, and take advantage of the finest spring-fed native trout fishery in the lower 48. Artificial, barbless, catch-and-release. The fish in this picture was as big as my forearm.

Road Trip - South 395 along Eastern Sierra, Los Angeles, Return via 101 - Paso Robles, Ben Lomond, Clayton and home to Lookout

 First, camped at Likely, Ca. and whacked a golf ball around.

Then camped at June Lake ....

Quick find - Hot Springs off of 395 ...

Onward to the incomparable Alabama Hills at the base of Mt. Whitney. Literally blown away as a thunderstorm blew over Sierras and us...

Then to UCLA with Lauren to attend Marian's Residency graduation where over a couple of days I managed to take no pics ......

Back North on 101 camping at Franklin Hot Springs ....

To Ben Lomond, then lunch with my brother ....

Two un-photographed nights in Clayton (Golf, vodka and The Sun Kings) - then I-5 (which I hate) home - and collapse.

In my backyard - took me about 5 years to bother to check it out

 Taylor Reservoir

Starting to Feel Like Spring?

 Cruising the Rat Farm after dealing with stunningly stupid DMV experience. I would put them up against the worst bureaucracies in the world - India, Russia .... no contest. If I worked there I would shoot myself.

My trusty Mercedes 240 Diesel - I could drive it to the moon (at 50 MPH)

To me, the Mother Mountain, Shasta

In the distance the snow geese are back - Hard to see but, when they take flight, it's impressive.

Below Zero - Everything Frozen ....

 

Widow Valley Creek

 Explored Widow Valley creek. Not far from home but isolated so I had never been here before. Not sure if there are any fish, but will attempt at some point. Usual detritus from grazing cattle - not sure how clean the water is as a result. Regardless, at least a good picnic/nap spot.

Well, Snowshoeing but no Skiing