But Sequoia NP now looks more like this. KNP Fire 2021. Lost several sequoia groves. Fire is our new norm down here too
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But Sequoia NP now looks more like this. KNP Fire 2021. Lost several sequoia groves. Fire is our new norm down here too
Nothing like cold wet weather to send em running. Unfortunately that weather hasn’t made it down here yet. Sequoia still packed. I swear they never ‘go home. Thanks for nothing AirBnb.
Nephews grew up to be on college varsity diving teams. Both went to ivies. so no athletic scholarship but had the grades. Parents paid, no student debt. Yup, privileged and f’ing smart. You can be both.
Inspiration for Spring Thaw. Road into Big Meadows, Sequoia NF. April 2025 As I finish this quilt in September, it’s 106 at 6pm.
Spring Thaw
STR ruined my little town. Trash, traffic and noise. If you can, keep them out! Three Rivers, Sequoia NP
Jumped over to see. I had already blocked. Who needs to see that crap anyway.
Might be ‘AI slop’ but I got chuckle.
Look at that Blue Ribbon! I’ve only gotten one and was super proud of it. Your quilt definitely deserves it. Well done.
Correct. 106 today. Nut tree harvesting is beginning. No one gets any days off until harvest is over. Mid/late October ish. Then nut processing begins. After nuts, olives harvest, labor intensive, hand picked. Then on citrus #tularecounty
Handsome though skinny. Grey wolves now in Sequoia NF, CA. arrived on/near 2011yr. Location very hush, hush for obvious reasons.
I don’t think he really gives a shit about ‘slavery’. He probably hates black people as much as the next GOP’er. He’s doing performance art for his base. Still a douche and a racist. Just one that doesn’t give a fuck
Made tomato soup last night. And it didn’t suck!
Hot and smoky outside #Garnet. We’re staying inside and quilting today
While I can hardly wait for this event, it’s the people that agree & share his vision that I fear. They were here before him and will be in power after him. I remember Reagan. Burn it all down.
Very cool link! Thanks for sharing.
So want this to work for them. I’m in CA, no hope that Tulare County will try this. Weird out here, food desert in the middle of a big Ag county.
My coworker were skeptical. I told em that was great then I could be first in line. Line starts behind me! They immediately rethought their plans and got vaccinate.
Gotta agree. We only made it to 94.. That’s cool for us. Labor Day weekend expected 104. Oh and wildfires season start this week. Hot and smoky, that’s fall weather
Very sorry, it’s so hard. Lost my beloved a few yrs ago. It was really hard. Hope you can find joy soon in his memory
An excellent reason to get a passport and oxygen! I’m lightheaded at 9000f
Can we pls make the stupid 2nd work for us at least once! And don’t talk to me about guns, grew up in MI, venison every Sunday. I’m very familiar with the equipment and the arguments.
Guessing Red tailed hawk. We have them at our place, foothills sequoia NP. Surprisingly big. Place goes silent when they’re around. ‘Weird, no birds….oh’
None when pic was taken but several have started this week. Nut tree harvesting and wildfires all contribute to poor air quality. Sometimes we’re in the top 5 across the nation. Nothing to be proud of. Oh and it’s 105 today
These are your table grapes. High temps make them sweet but harvesting is really tough work! And the air quality is abysmal as nut tree harvesting begins. Walnuts trees being shaken in Tulare County.
A late season fawn, still wobbly. Mom’s around but food for her is very scarce. Nature is cruel.
Medicare changes coming.
Wouldn’t know. Ask them.
Social Security is at risk. Seniors (me included) are all paying very close attention.
A doe must be in heat. I think this guy’s willy is out.
Herd arrivals for fresh water. Nothing to eat but olive trees.
Over here in CA, Shade. begging for a bit of shade
Farmersville CA best refried beans in Central Valley. Other items for sale
Disappointed to see stone fruit orchards being cut down. Probably nothing to do with deportations, though the trees are labor intensive. More likely a move into almonds. Less thirsty and are mechanically harvested. #tularecounty
Same for swimming in the Kaweah River during spring melt. At least one/year. Not 83 but disappointing and so predictable. #humans #tularecounty
Feels like it’s a 100% doomscrolling kinda day. I hate days like this. A swim will definitely help.
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So cute at that age. My black cat didn’t show up until he was full grown but so handsome.
Going to be 106 today in Visalia, CA. While it’s Sunday and farm workers don’t usually work on Sunday…. But the high heat, for outside work, is brutal. Just brutal. Nut harvesting is coming soon. Heat and crappy air quality will become a problem also.
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FFA kids and their animals. Weirdly no tears at the auctions. Kids that are farm raised, understand the rather grim reality of livestock. Oh and the clanging metal of the rides. #tularecounty
Thanks, I know where citrus grown, present day. In fact live in the top citrus producing county in CA. #tularecounty. More interested in 1651 production/transportation of citrus. Off to research.
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Where did Europe get citrus in 1651? Must have been a drink only for the rich
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He’s not going anywhere. And the crew behind him will still be there, Pushing the same crap.
Never going to be consequences for these types. Never!
Look what my brother rented! Spring storms in MI left a lot of trees/debris. I’m so jealous. Up to 15” logs. Could really use this at the cabin, instead of endless burn piles. #sequoia
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I remember Detroit in the’80. Double digit interest rates, unemployment rampant. Moved to CA to find work.
Got a new redwood deck at the cabin. Local carpenter did all the work. I support immigration! Look at this beautiful work ((Fuck ICE)) #tulare #sequoia.
It’s all first time home buyers. Anyone that has already owned a home knows bigger is not better. Expensive to heat/cool. Too huge to clean. More repairs, more $$. One bright spot, plenty of bathrooms. No house in Boston has enough bathroom, none.
Listened for a few, clicked off. This is how my family used to argue. No one making any sense. Now we’re old, no more time for this kinda nonsense. Want to hear about your life now. I love my family now!
Not sure that’s correct. Even CA is gerrymandered. Tulare and Fresno counties are the examples.
In my yard this morning.
Yea. I’ve been voting every election since I turned 18 for democrats. My god, I voted for Dukakis. Only now it feels like a waste of time. I’ll go thru the motions but yea whatever. Things ain’t gonna change. Whine at young women. It’s their problem now
Rock canyons and a bit of weather. Somewhere in AZ or maybe NV, I got a little lost.
Aren’t we ALL allowed to ‘tour’ Alcatraz? It’s a national park FFS! The ferry ride is half the fun. Views of SF and Marin are magnificent
He’s not the problem. When he dies this crazy stuff isn’t going away. It’s the people around him that will continue to carry the same crazy shit forward.
More Utah. Place is magnificent. Ski hills, mountain biking, swimming. At 9100 elev. Jordenelle Lake in the distance
Let’s be sure not to that mistake again
Somewhere in Utah.
Blue sky is just becoming a bunch anti-Trump posts. I’m not a fan but it’s a bit boring. Would like to see what’s going on in your home, garden, city, county or state. Show me something new and interesting to you!
He’s magnificent.
Affordable gear that might save my life. Yellow reflective shirt, gloves and water for desert travel. Whistle and headlamp under it all. Someone over here saying drivers shouldn’t hit bicycles. Yes of course but good god, save yourself. No one else is going to. Gear up and be prepared.
I just want to see you. Never understood why every bicyclist isn’t head/toe in Caltrans yellow. Every road is a death trap. Ok well maybe not every road….. but I wear yellow not to get shot at during hunting season. Brighten Up!
Can’t even listen to
Thank some of those apps Add a tip chose your % Cash is better. Cash is always better!
Gets worst. They’re delicious!
Look at that TV. The biggest and most expensive at that store. Pop’s pride and joy.
Don’t believe this. Topo maps should gave you a hint, bank will know and make you buy flood insurance and there flood plain maps. If you don’t know than you’re not paying attention. Same people have no idea where their drinking water comes from. Clueless
I still think these LA goons are just guys from Orange County looking for a side hustle. The masks so their neighbors don’t recognize them.
I bet same folks/corporations that own these orphans’ complain about the public that leave trash on roadside. Pack it in Pack it out!
Olive and some fruit trees are also being trained to espalier. Less labor, machine harvesting.
I can’t imagine my county without Latinos. It would be economically broken. Heartbreaking #tularecounty.
Utah is beautiful. Especially when it’s not snowing. Hwy 189 Provo Canyon is magnificent.
I’m 65. I always knew I never wanted kids. Came from a loving, big family. So I’ve seen the best of ‘family’ but I knew then and I know now that kids take up all your energy and all your money. Only one problem remains. I’ll have to put myself in an old folks home. Crap
78 dead, I’m very sorry. Even worst, drowning in rushing water. I live near a river that will kill you with spring snow melts. But 78, so very sorry.
Oh Bakersfield isn’t so bad. They have a semi professional hockey team. The Condors Blissful, sitting in arena above a ton of ice, watching hockey. If you know Bakersfield, you know Hot
Tijuana has cheap legal drugs and reasonably qualified dentists. I do know folks that make the 4 hr drive. No big deal.
That’s a great explanation. Crystal clear. Definitely a Follow. Math is fun (?) sorta…
Consultants. If You build it, they will come. Also the main reason for those masks. They don’t want their neighbors to recognize them. Those LA ICE guys gotta be from southern CA. ‘Side hustle’
Because it is Not ‘working mom’ it’s ’welfare queens’ Was alive during the Regan yrs. Oh and the Divide and conquer
I don’t know if you told me this protest was in Visalia I’d be a lot more impressed.
Yup I know this guy… don’t really like him anymore. He just sounds mean.
Sunday morning. The only news I want to hear about is how she’s doing today.
‘Jane you ignorant slur’. Off to YouTube to rewatch SNL
I just can’t watch these fools. It can’t be possible that viewers still believe any of the ‘Sunday morning spin’. Droning on and on….click
One more…. Tax breaks for the Rich. Rest is just the show. Don’t fall for the show…
Pistachios are shaken off the trees with special equipment. No workers, no harvest, no profit. Though almond is where the $$$ is. Same, no workers…..
A few rides get you a view over Lake Erie. Of course I was screaming, only noticed the view after my feet touched the ground. MAGA was there, just hiding as normal folks. It’s the Rich that are rejoicing, and they are Not among the sweaty masses, got their tax cuts that they paid for.
Murkowski Up for reelection 2028.
Packing houses waking up. Soon, forklifts, cars and plastic pallets will fill this place #Fresnocounty
Nectarines, one week until harvest
Central Valley, CA. peaches, nectarines being picked. Pistachios, almonds, walnuts and pecans trees will be next 9/1 ish. Packing house are waking up. Everyone working.
That is not an endorsement. That is just a ‘thank you’ note. No dog in this fight but come on, I remember when people were this polite. ….It’s still ok to be polite
