50% FULL OR EMPTY?

This is one of my favorite lakes. It is absolutely beautiful and in a very picturesque setting. Last weekend was so warm and perfect for a drive to the lake and even a little fishing. It has been so dry for the last several years that the lake is at a record low of 50%. It hardly looks like the same lake as we have enjoyed for the last 25 years.

Here is our Tahoe on the lake bottom, well dried out enough to drive on. It's almost hard to believe that only one year ago we were in our boat 10 feet above this area.

The hills and pines still make a beautiful back drop for this very low lake.

It was so still and you can just see the reflection of the new shore line. It normally should be up close to the pine trees.

As you look straight ahead, you can tell the lighter part is where the water was earlier this spring. With the nice weather there were many motorcycles enjoying a fall ride across the Dam road.

Our 10 year old dog certainly enjoyed the outing and even got his feet wet. Actually, more then his feet, the water in this lake is always very cold so he would not stay in the water for more then a minute, even though it was close to 70 degrees temperature.

This is my trustworthy, well used rod and real, My real acts up from time to time probably because of it's age and many hours of use. NO, we didn't catch any fish this time but sure enjoyed the peaceful outdoors and fresh air.

Maybe Santa will see my well used real and bring me a new one for Christmas or I may have to Wait until the big Sport Show at our Civic Center and take advantage of some of the special sales. It's still a good looking real and can still bring in those big fish!

If only they would bite!

On the way home, as the sun was starting to set, we stopped a another almost favorite lake to try a few casts. Guess what? The fish weren't biting there either. Here you can see the fragrant pines at the water edge. They always smell so fresh. This lake is not down as much as the other lake. Across this lake is our special picnic area we and our friends often pull our boats up to the shore and enjoy a picnic, good visit and sometimes even a short hike.

Reflections of a pleasant fall day.

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!