The Long Horn Cattle Ranch

This ranch lies off Round Mountain Road about 9 miles beyond the community of Paskenta and I make a delivery here about once per week. The long horn cattle you see are not for beef but are raised as show cattle. At least that is what I was told by one of the workers on this ranch. They are simple beautiful to look at. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Roundup on Wildcat Road

Yesterday when I was coming back from a delivery on Wildcat Road in Paynes Creek, I had to stop and take a couple pictures of these cowboys rounding up some cattle. Its Springtime so I'll probably start seeing a lot of cattle roundups along my route. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Country Stores I have Known

It seems that every small community has a little country store. And inside you will find a variety of things from groceries to videos. About the only thing you won't find is an unfriendly owner or store keeper. These folks are the friendliest people you can meet and usually know all there is to know about the community. I have sought their help many times in locating a hard to find delivery address. The stores pictured here are the ones in the small communities of Paynes Creek, Flournoy, Igo, Ono, Rancho Tehama, and Mineral. Thank goodness for Country Stores. (Just click on each picture for a larger view).

The Dusty Gravel Roads of Cottonwood

My travels take me over many dusty gravel and dirt roads but I think that urban Cottonwood has the most. Here are pictures of two of those roads. They don't look that bad from a distance, but close up there's one pot hole after another. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

The Last Days of Winter On Wildcat Road

I couldn't resist taking these pictures of snowflakes hitting my windshield when I recently traveled Wildcat Road in Paynes Creek. And it should be the last snowflakes for that area as Spring has definitely arrived. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

The Duck Pond

If you're traveling on Lake California Drive East toward Lake California look off to your right and you will see this duck pond. You won't see any wild life ducks here but someone has salted this little pond with rubber ducks. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Paynes Creek Grade School

This little Grade School sits just off Plum Creek Road in the very small community of Paynes Creek. What is so significant about this school is the wooden sign that reads "Plum Valley School Office". It seems that my friend Lionel (and retired driver from Golden State Overnight) made this sign for the school after he had difficulty locating the office when he was the driver for this route. I might add he also made the local newspaper for his generosity. Here's to you Lionel! (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).