More Feeding Bucks

These bucks have grown since the last time they grazed on my lawn (guess I won't have to mow this week). You can be sure that Rutting season has not yet arrived because their minds are still focused on grass instead of you know what. Or maybe they are just discussing over dinner which Does will be theirs. Anyway, friendships will cease soon and they will be in furious competition.
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The Olive Tree

It looks like a bumper crop of olives this year here in Corning, California. Just look at those beautiful olives hanging on each branch. I understand they are now harvesting for the black olive market. I, for one, prefer olives stuffed with a garlic clove but I like them any way they are prepared. (Just click on the picture for a close-up look.)

The Town of Los Molinos

Looking North on Highway 99 East is the main drag of this small town of Los Molinos.It is located about 12 miles South of Red Bluff and I make deliveries to this community almost daily. One of my deliveries is to this feed store owned by Mr. Cheadle. Not only is Mr. Cheadle the owner of the store but he is also the local Taxidermist. The third picture shows some of the beautiful work he’s done that is waiting for customer pick-up. (Click on the pictures to enlarge them for better viewing.)

Wild Horse Ranch

The Wild Horse Ranch is situated on Highway 36 West in the Community of Platina, California. This 14,000-acre mountainous ranch is open to the public for horseback riding, camping, hiking, and just plain relaxation. This is one of my delivery stops in Platina where a friendly security guard always greets me. This would be a great place to spend a weekend or longer. (Just click on the picture to enlarge it for better viewing.)

Casinos in Corning?

You can’t miss it. The Rolling Hills Indian Casino, with its tall blinking billboard, sets atop a hill just off Interstate 5 on Rawson Road in Corning. I deliver to this casino occasionally but my time prohibits me from venturing inside for fun and games. However, my wife and I have dined there before and the food was excellent. (Click the picture to enlarge for better viewing.)

The City of Red Bluff

Red Bluff is the County Seat of Tehama County. This bustling little Northern City is located on Interstate 5 astride the mighty Sacramento River about 140 miles North of Sacramento. The bulk of my deliveries are made in this fast growing city and its vast surrounding area.

The view of the Sacramento River was taken from the Antelope Blvd Bridge looking south. It is the largest river in California and supplies drinking and irrigation water to communities and farms in both northern and southern California. The river is also famous for its sports fishing and I’m happy to say I have caught my share of Trout, Steel head, Chad, and Salmon while fishing this river. (Click on the pictures to enlarge them for better viewing.)

Highway 36 West Road Construction

This picture was taken from inside my vehicle of the major road construction on Highway 36 West out of Red Bluff. Cal Trans calls it “Road Alignment” which is short for “Straightening out the Curves”. And believe me, this is one curvy Highway. There is going to be some long delays on this dusty road before it is paved and completed. Fortunately I don’t have to travel it often to make deliveries in Platina. (Just click on the picture to enlarge it for better viewing.)