Another View of Mt Shasta

Traveling north on I-5 at the Sunset Hills exit, this is the view you see of Mt Shasta. There is plenty of snow now but with these warm Spring days and no rain in sight it won't take long to melt all that snow. The next exit is Bowman Road the turn-off to Lake California and home. For some more great shots of Northern California, see my friend's blog at http://stoneroads.blogspot.com/(Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Tree of Abandoned Shoes

If you travel west along highway 36 from Red Bluff to Platina you can't help but notice this oak tree decorated with abandoned shoes. I've passed it many times making a delivery to the Wild Horse Ranch or the Russian Monastery or to other recipients in Platina. But this was the first time I decided to capture it on film. Just who started this or when it got started is unknown to me, but from the looks of some of the shoes it was more than a few years ago. It was getting late in the evening so the pictures came out a little dark. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

The Tree of Abondoned Shoes

The View From Wildcat Road

These two shots were taken atop Wildcat Road today when I made a delivery to the Darrah Springs Fish Hatchery in Paynes Creek. The snow capped mountain in the background is Mt. Lassen. It was a beautiful Spring day. Made me feel like going fishing which I have neglected for too long. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Back Roads of Cottonwood

My first stop yesterday morning was off this muddy road about a half mile from Gas Point. I was greeted by a Pit Bull but the owner came out and put her inside. Naturally it was also raining. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Snow In Igo

Last evening my last stop was about 16 miles beyond Ono. It began to snow before I got to the muddy dirt road that would take me to the final stop. It began to snow harder as I traveled the last 6 miles. Here is what it looked like as I rounded one curve after another. I will say this is the worse stop I've had to made since I started delivering. Did I mention that I had to open and close two cattle gates before I could reach the house. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

What Are These White Markers?

Give up? Each white marker is a young Almond tree. The Almond business is booming here in Corning and there are many Almond orchards around. Last year was a good crop but this year we are lacking rain so don't know how the crops will do. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).