Sunday at the Lake

     Took a nice ride down West Shore Boulevard this afternoon and noticed the 'tween season beauty.  Yellow aspen leaves were whipped around by a steady south breeze coming off the lake.   A few dog walkers were out taking their sniffers for a stroll.  Stopped at "Where We Met" for a cappucino.   Owner, Liz F., was out at another event and the barista did a fine job.
      Picked up the mail and noted the new "locking" trash bins inside the lobby.  No doubt, USPS is attempting to thwart trash looters looking for dumped mail.   Interesting situation, given the identity theft issues that abound these days.
      The winds increased steadily all day, and were especially strong in the valley, over the summit, and near the North Bay/Highway 37.   The dark clouds testified to recent weather reports calling for some precipitation at the higher elevations.  Could it be our first snow of the season?   November 1/Halloween is only 4 days away.
      The Lake level has dropped several feet and only 1 gate is open at the Tahoe City Bridge.  The Truckee River is moving slowly at its lowest level of the year.   Highway 80 looks relatively unobstructed with the summer workers long gone; and all signs of construction gone for the season.  Like grounds hogs, the absence of Caltrans means winter is coming.
      Several "Sold" signs were spotted along the highway, noting some late summer deals that were completed.   Tahoma's "Eyesore" Hotel is still 'For Sale'.  (Norfolk Hotel).
     Obexer's Lodge has a sign out on 89 and work has begun on the old pizza shack next to the Old Tahoe Cafe.  That sigh is covered up with the 'Lodge' sign.   Maybe something has changed, but I believe it to be a case of "do something, anything".

      A few painters were in evidence in Glenridge, finishing the job at the turn around of Sunnyview.  The new exterior on Lucille's old house looks great: 12" rustic wood siding with new deck railings in front combined to give a whole new look to the south side of the street.   Several owners were about, making final repairs and preparations for the winter season/weather.
     No bears were seen anywhere.  Have they been sent away?   Have they sensed the outrage?  Time will tell.
     Lay up some goodies-Halloween is coming in a few days.