Fall Color update and more
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Hey guys,
I got a few extra minutes here so I thought I’d update you on some things. First off I have been up Bishop Creek and up Rock Creek and the fall colors have started. Rock Creek has the most color with the trees on the east side of the canyon really turning right now and many other areas turning also. The south fork of Bishop Creek is beginning to turn above the Table Mtn Campground. The middle and north forks weren’t turning at all.
Some things I’m noticing already is that there are many trees that aren’t changing color, but just look like the leaves died off. There are also a lot of trees that are a dull yellow, orange color and just don’t look that good. We’ll see what the fall brings. Things have started early this year.
Also, the weather forecast is calling for our first dusting of snow later on this week. Right now they are saying Thursday and Friday snow levels could be around 7000′. That should really kick the fall colors and get them going good. I’m still thinking that if you are in the Eastern Sierra the first week of Oct. you should be able to see some nice trees.
Ok now for me. My trip to Wisconsin is still on, but plans have changed. I will now be going with Tammy’s parents and we will be taking the remainder of Tammy’s ashes back to be placed at her grandparents grave site. (Most of Tammy’s ashes are going up Bishop Creek at our wedding site this Saturday.) We haven’t set the date we’re leaving yet, but it will be within the first week of Oct. So instead of the two – three week trip I had planned, it will now be about a 10 day trip and I should be back in Bishop around the middle of the month.
I guess that’s all for now, I will write again when I get a chance. Things are going to be very busy around here this week so I may not get a chance until after the memorial. And as always, thanks to all of you guys for your prayers and loving thoughts. They mean a lot to me.
Thanks for the update on colors. I was hoping to head up to the sierras this past weekend, but a major fire broke out here near Big Bear Lake. There were some evacuations. We live on the other side of the lake from the fire so no evacuations for us so far. Unfortunatly today the winds changed, cause alot of smoke to stay here in the valley. My wife has breathing problems so if it gets worse we may have to leave.
Latest reports say the fire has burned 15,000+ acres since friday, and came as close as 1/2 mile from the town of Fawnskin. The good news is no lives or homes have been lost.
I thought about you when I saw that fire Mike. I was hoping that you didn’t have to evacuate.
Thanks…keep us in your prayers. The smoke cleared up a little this evening. Earlier today I couldn’t see the other side of the lake from my office. Now I can…it’s just thick haze. There’s some rain (and possible snow) in the forcast for us thursday. Hopeing we get some.
Steve – You are faithful in keeping us up to date on things in those precious mountains. I gotta get goin’ up there it sounds like. I also want to let you know that you remain in my prayers as you continue to mourn the loss of Tammy. It sounds like you are really honoring her. Awesome, Steve! You take care. Lisa (in the Santa Monica Mountains)
Hang in there. I too like Lisa think it is Awesome, how you are honoring Tammy. We will never forget her. From the time she was with us in Bishop, she truely was part of Bishop. Even if she hated the cold.
She always made us smile, and feel welcome. Tammy still makes me smile, as I sit here and think…
Hang in there Steven.
Bishop Creek is perfect. Looking forward to seeing the fall colors. Will be going that way on the 27th. Take care.
Will be thinking of you this weekend. May you have beautiful weather for Tammy’s memorial.