Late Summer Blahs

      Well, sports fans, the 'tween season is upon us.  Taking a walk through downtown Tahoma was a lonely, solitary experience.  The air was crisp, the sky azure, and the breeze a silent friend.  Westside Pizza was closed for the day.  The postmistress,too, was gone for the day, her mission accomplished.  The Norfolk Inn just sits there, empty, waiting, and waiting some more for an angel to land on its roof with some news, any news.  Across Highway 89, the old Tahoe Cedars lakefront motel sits abandoned.  It,too, waits for the multi million dollar angel.
      Traffic on Highway 89?   None to be seen.  PDQ Market is clearing out their summer offerings, giving shelf space back to locals everyday needs and wants.  Ski season items will appear in another month or so.
     Local watering holes will start posting NFL schedules and hope the Giants and/or A's make the playoffs: good chances for both here in early September with about 25 games left to play during the regular season.  Locals will be watching former Butte College star Aaron Rodgers lead his Green Bay Packers against the 'Niners.
   If you like the solitude of our serene lake environment, you'll be in heaven for the next month. Enjoy!

Burning Man Update

The Hoffman Brothers Express has returned with the entire party intact!  NO one disappeared nor was anyone left behind.  With a playa dust-encrusted vehicle, they rolled into town on Tuesday: tired, in need of showers, but joyous and exuberant-the feeling of accomplishment after a successful road trip into the unknown(or almost unknown).  There was a report of only one dust storm on the playa and no rain.  An electrical storm event passed over with lots of thunder and lightning, much to the delight of the Burners.

A full report will be made later, after rest and recuperation has been finished for the group.  Well done, Tahoma Burners!!!

Travel time-Up and down the hill
   The Deputy Mayor made a speed run up and down the hill yesterday and proclaimed it good.  Highway 50 was chosen because 80 is just crazy these days with the ongoing construction improvement program.  At least 30 minutes was shaved off the round trip.  At this time of year, pre-winter, Highway 50 seems like a nice, scenic alternative to the Interstate.   Plus, one could always stop at Evans' at the Wye for a nice meal.