From Jim’s memorial yesterday. Such a moving experience. There are six I will be uploading as the internet connection allows. I will be uploading them in sequence, and directly to the blog, so that Cheryl, the girlfriends, Jim’s kids, and the pilots can download these, if they choose.
Sunday Brunch at Deetjen’s, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.
Wonderful day, yesterday, out and about in Big Sur. Still a chance of rain today, but it is definitely feeling as if we are shed of winter, and spring is here. Got a few shots of some of the native wildflowers that are showing their colors I will upload when I can. I love the way the light spotlights some of the flowers. Great brunch with a couple of great friends!
Doris informs me that Caroline Provost created this wonderful arrangement!
The Green of Spring, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.
These historic water tanks are owned by the State Park. They sit on the El Sur Ranch, the oldest continuously operating ranch on the coast. They are across from the Coast Guard Station and the Lighthouse.
Slight chance of rain Sunday. 20%. Will keep an eye on it.
The BSMAAC agenda is out. Not much on it but two new items: 1. the NOAA weather station; 2. Grants re fire planning and fuel reduction. However, given the concerns about the opening of the State Park, I would venture a bet that this will be the major topic for discussion under “non-agenda” items. The meeting will take place next Friday, the 20th at the Conference Center at the Lodge at 10:00 am.
Wednesday, I took a trip to town and Big Sur Valley to meet with friends. On the way, I marveled at the healing that was taking place — the green, the hills turned golden with a sea of poppies. While there are invasive species taking hold, I did spot this in the burn area just south of Coast Gallery. (The invasive species is the one that looks like wild cucumber.)
Lighthouse, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.
Field of Dreams, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.
This is one I took last year of Gail’s garden, at Pacific Valley School. It is a reminder that Spring is just around the corner. Thank goodness. May we have gentle rains.
Mystery, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.
I expect to be busy the next few days, so don’t expect to be blogging until the storm rolls in on Wednesday night. Instead, I leave you with another one of my photos from my Enchanted Forest series.
My driveway takes on another life in the fog … one of fairies, elves, and trolls. It is a mysterious forest that watches me as a guardian might.
Grass & Sunlight, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.
Except for the economic difficulties the state and so many of us face, not much happening on this mountain top, so another photo for my readers. Sunlight and grass, taken in front of Gorda.
Rain expected middle to late next week. I’m sure we are all watching to see how this one shapes up. We certainly need the rain, if we want to avoid a devastating fire season. The Don Harlan school of forecasting is that a relatively dry January typically means a monster of a March. We’ll see if this holds true this year!
Enchanted Forest, originally uploaded by wind_dancer.
To change the tone of this blog, after getting things off my chest, I will be uploading a few photos over the next few days. I hope you enjoy.
And for Stan, we are all grateful for all you do with the notifications. Don’t misunderstand me. We just need to work on the accuracy of our reporting — myself included, always. Enjoy the photos over the next few days.
