And so it goes and goes...

Getting ready to pour concrete retaining walls. It's further along than it looks.

Greensprings to Little Hyatt Lake

Beautiful day on the trail . . .

Our Monday hiking group only had to drive 30 minutes to the trailhead at Greensprings. There wasn't too much smoke in the valley from several fires in the area.

At the trailhead

Ongoing process . . .

Kinda scary. Faith and courage needed at this stage.

Future front yard palazzo a gogo du jour con queso

Logan Landscape to be Reimagined

Tomorrow we will begin a landscape re-do on our front entry and side patio.  It's going to be fun to see the project take shape.  Here are a few 'before' shots to help us remember.  Click 'see more' for the rest of the pics.

Front entry from driveway

Stillwater Retreat

We go down to the yurt in the Shasta Valley for some off grid peace and beauty.  Recently we added a cabin tent to make having guests easier.  Even though both structures have stoves, we don't usually go there in winter - just too cold.

The many moods of Mt. Shasta  . . .

Deadfall Lakes near Mt. Eddy

Our Friday hiking group went to Deadfall Lakes near Mt. Eddy about a 1 1/2 hour drive into California from Ashland.  It's amazing how the terrain seems to change and be typically N. CA verses Oregon. It's a beautiful area with it's own personality.

Hike to DeadFall Lakes

Some beautiful scenery near Mt. Eddy...

First Lake