Not all was lost at our Lake George outing. We viewed this granite structure, Crystal Crag, right across the lake from where we were snookered by an adolescent bear. See post below.
September 8, 2012
Crystal Crag
September 3, 2012
The Bear Facts
It started out as a windy, chilly day of fishing at Lake George, near Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierras. But all of a sudden, our emotions heated up when an adolescent bear showed up. Last month, when the bears visited, they came from around the lake, to our right. This time, the bear came from the campground, right behind us. I "barely" had time to grab my camera bag (which had some food). But I forgot about our breakfast bag. Well, as you can see above, the bear found it, and carried it away to his breakfast place:
He was smart enough to locate where the only access to him was front and center--into his rather large jaws.
Just to let you know how close we were, here's a view of the bear our
our tackle boxes on the table--along with my wife's bag. Luckily, she
didn't put anything in that bag, except for water.
We left empty-handed of breakfast, and since we had just arrived, we didn't catch any fish (for the bear to feed), and so that's a lesson to us to place food into the bear-proof food containers, right after arriving. We will never know how soon our furry friends may show up.
August 26, 2012
Gorgeous Sunset Clouds
Sometimes the sun just shines and the winds blow at our backs. This sunset of clouds is just to the NE of Mammoth Mountain.
And taken by iPhone from a shopping center parking lot! Too bad I didn't bring my Nikon…
From Wei's iPhone
Rock Creek Lake - Eastern Sierras
Here's where we're fishing. Right in this small lake. Hard to believe the beauty here. High up in the Eastern Sierras, almost 10,000' high.
Water here is cold, clear & fresh. This year brought hardly any snow, so the mountains are parched, and the lake water is low.
Still wonderful to be in the high country.
From Wei's iPhone
August 25, 2012
Super Deli in Oakdale, Calif
I neglected to show you what I gorged myself on, when we stopped at Ferrarisi's for a brief Saturday lunch. Check out this luscious Applewood Bacon, steak tomato cheese & greens on fresh ciabata bread. Mm mm Mmm mm Mmm. Also comes with a salad. Combo provides great bacon, with a succulent tomatoe that drips with flavor.
No, I couldn't fit in any dessert.
My wife had a humongous steak sandwich, cooked to perfection @ medium rare, and my son gobbled down a "Leo" each. One with pastrami, the other with roast beef.
Too bad I had to drive. A nap would have been nice. But we made it to Mammoth Lakes, anyways.
From Wei's iPhone
We're Back in Mammoth Lakes
Just checked in. Weather is wonderful. Air's fresh & clean. Ahhhh the Eastern Sierras.
Need to unpack & rest. Then we'll be off:
For another week of fishing!
From Wei's iPhone
August 21, 2012
Hummingbirds
After a while, our little buggers, our hummingbirds, came out of their hiding places and visited the feeders. Not having too much patience, I set up the camera and flash to automatically fire every 2 seconds, when I wasn't around. The hummingbirds were not too nervous, but would rather I not be too near one of their favorite feeders.
Hawk on Our Fence
Just when we thought everything quieted down, we wondered why? With all the birds stopped swooping and singing, there must be a reason. We didn't hear the screeching of the hawk, just outside our kitchen window. The hawk just sat there, regally, knowing it was top dog. Every other bird just cowered in silence. This was not one alpha to challenge. Its claws must have been at least a curved inch long. But for now, it just wanted to survey the scene, confident that its roost was secure.
No, we didn't want to venture out, either. After spending some time in our wisteria, the hawk quickly glided out of site.
July 18, 2012
July 16, 2012
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