November's Child

Fall back, as they say.  With daylight saving time extended, it seems like fall lasts a longer time than I remember.  But, I'll take it!  The last few days at lakeside have demonstrated the incredible beauty of the Tahoe environent.  The days and nights have been warm, clear, windless:serene comes to mind.  Having the opportunity to extend any stay now, seems  to offer the best life has to offer.  Most visitors now appreciate the quiet,  the lack of traffic and noise, and the ready access to trails and beaches.   Where is everybody?  I feel most people would enjoy the lake right now , if they could.

        After breakfast at the Firesign cafe, the mayor and his chief of staff returned to headquarters. After a few small jobs on the plant, the chief left town for a few days of staff meetings off site.  Then the mayor loaded the town marine launch for a water front inspection.  A simple insert was made near Blackwood beach.  The water was glassy and air temp was about 70 degrees.  Remarkable.  There wasn't  another craft of any type to be seen.  A few gulls kept me company as I cruised by Sunnyside and then some.  I met a couple from Truckee out in their new kayaks.  We agreed it is a great fall day to be on the water.   After a 2 hour run(and 5 miles by GPS pts), I returned to the beach, now in shadows, deserted.  My wet clothes became an issue, and I was grateful for the dry clothes in the Chevy.  While loading the boat, a dude parked his JEEP,  off loaded the canoe, and began setting up for some trolling.  We chatted and agreed:it's the experience, not the fish.  They're just an added bonus.  He set out and I headed home.

         More work awaited.  The CEO is always working.  Light cans in the kitchen needed the freshly painted trim kits installed. Done.  Then on to Westside Pizza for some World series: Game 4.  (It's close: 4-4 in the 8th).

       Joaquin, the owner, came in ,said hello.  Mentioned the Halloween party.  Said the music was good, crowd light, and lots of fun.  Mentioned the recent family trip to Ventura County, Monterey, and Morro Bay.  Sounds like he could live there.  He told me he's going to B.A. next month for his Granny's 90th bday.  He enjoys his birth place, but wouldn't want to live there.

So, November, welcome.  Keep up the good work.