Smoke In The Forecast

Posted on August 19, 2020 by foresterartist

We awoke this morning to what we thought was another day of cloud cover. When we went out to air the dogs it was still dark and we could see an orange glow to the Southwest. We climbed into the truck to investigate only to discover it was far to the Southwest. When the morning light brightened the sky we could see the orange hue of smoke filtered light and ash was on everything. A fire blew up overnight in Tehama County and the smoke covered Shasta County by morning. It seems folks all over California woke up to the same and worse conditions. CalFire named this one the 3-4 Fire. Last count had it at 1,000 acres. It’s not the biggest fire. There’s one far worse threatening Vacaville. Say a prayer for the folks down there.

Looking across the pole yard toward the Portal Crane. These pictures didn’t capture how red the sun was.

Red sun over the cogeneration plant early this morning.

Panoramic view taken this afternoon from on top of the chip hopper. The smoke is drifting to the East away from Redding and Anderson.

Riding Shotgun!

Posted on August 18, 2020 by foresterartist

During the last few weeks I’ve had a Siggy and Sailor come to work with me while the weather was cooler. Mostly, it’s been too hot, but we’ve had a few nice days.

Siggy’ s doing some quality control one some poles.

Posing in a pine plantation from my reforestation days.

We visited a logging side for student loggers!

We went through the Ponderosa Burn. It was replanted several years ago and the new forest is well on its way.

On a warm day the Northern Sierras we have to be sure a girl can get a drink.

Sailor got to go visit loggers with me on the Westside toward the coast. He patiently waited in the truck so I can talk to the contractors.

Steeper ground requires yarders for logging.

Sailor thought the creek felt pretty good after riding around.

Our Wildflowers Are Ramping Up!

Posted on March 23, 2020 by foresterartist

Just a few of our spring flowers to brighten your day. Our wildflowers are coming on nicely. Enjoy! Just click on any image to enlarge the picture.

Just Peaceful

Posted on March 11, 2020 by foresterartist

Never mind…

Posted on September 28, 2019 by foresterartist

This was Saturday afternoon. What started out beautiful turned to spitting snow on us. It was over a hundred degrees just three days before in the valley. I feel like I’m in Montana! 🥶

Later it turned better!

On Sunday we did the same thing.

A Beautiful Day To Be In The Woods!

Posted on September 28, 2019 by foresterartist

Morning Light Evening Light

Posted on March 9, 2019 by foresterartist

This morning the light on the ridge was glorious! A harbinger of a beautiful day. Then it began to drizzle. When the light faded it went quickly. Last week was a beautiful evening that made the entire sky glow. I took pictures in all directions.