Back to Work

Progress continues to be made on the backyard deck.

The framing is pretty much done and now the boards are being cut to size and laid in place. There are some steps here and there so we're making sure to have those areas well-lit. An electrician has been running lights throughout the deck area and installing those as the framing job was being finished.

Shouldn't be too much longer now (hopefully). Rosebud will be glad to have peaceful naps again without all the activity outside her window.

Taking a Break

 

We took a break from deck-building to spend a few days camping at Bass Lake.

 

As you can see from these pictures, the water level at the lake is way down these days and there are quite a few thirsty trees that are turning brown and dying off.

 

 

This 'beach' is normally underwater. Now it just makes it a longer walk for us when we want to go swimming.

In past years, the water would come right up to the base of these trees where we spend our afternoons.

The water level is down more than 20 feet since our first visit here in 2006. These boat docks are now nowhere near the water. This has become a familiar image throughout the state.

Fortunately, we could be headed for a wet winter and a break from the drought - or maybe not.