Summer Thunder

Weather gurus advised local along the west shore that a thunderstorm with attendant fireworks would arrive Saturday night. It was a good one. Lots of electricity, lots of noise(sturm und drang).
The volume of rain was modest-perhaps a 1/4". Enough to put the humidity up to the comfort level(50+%). This morning, the air had a distinct smell that had a post downpour odor. Nice!

TCPOA Annual Meeting

The annual meeting was held in Sluchak Park yesterday. It was well attended with over 50 attendees. Guest speakers included Meeks Fire Chief Pang, Commission pres. Ed Miller, ElDo Cty Dep Sheriff, and a few others. The highlights(low lights) included discussion by the treasurer of buoy field expenses. $8,000 this year just to TRPA for "rent/maintenance. Outrageous.

Mention was also made of park bench plaques that will be placed soon. The bench renovations are complete and the seats looked good: green and beige.

The post meeting barbecue was great, with enough hot dogs and hamburgers for all takers.

The sheriff's deputy was asked about the bear shooting in Homewood last week, but had no more info than that found in the Sierra Sun. The possibility of a shotgun as the weapon involved is disturbing, to say the least.

Chief Pang, with the assistance of a volunteer, demonstrated the use of a residential fire extinguisher. The cloud of dust sent homeowners scurrying for a clear spot! Nice work, chief.
Ed Miller announced that property owners would be receiving bills from CalFire for state req'd participation in defensible space provisions. He noted it is unrelated to Meeks Bay Fire. Amounts could vary from $130 to $150 dollars per parcel! Outrageous, again.

Wedding Bells

Mayor observed a ceremony at Sugar Pine Point Park along the water. About 100 guests were on hand to witness the nuptials. The weather cooperated, at least during the official portions. Most of the picnickers had departed in anticipation of stormy weather. Ah, summer.