Fire In Corning

These pictures were taken yesterday while traveling north on highway 99W from Corning to Red Bluff. I believe the fire was in an area where several old motor homes and travel trailers had permanent residence in an olive orchard. I've delivered to these places before and I hope all got out safely. If you zoom in on the second picture you can see a helicopter that had just dropped water on the burning area. (As always, just click on the pictures for a larger view).

A Field Of Sunflowers

This field of Sunflowers is seen from Highway 99W and Gerber Road in the community of Gerber, California. Last year this same field grew Corn. There shouldn't be a shortage of Sunflower Seeds this year. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

New Eating Place In Tehama

The tiny community of Tehama must be growing because there's a new eating place that just opened. It's called Tehama Pub & Grill and they serve Burgers and Beer. Just to the right of the building is the Sacramento River and the bridge separating Los Molinos from Tehama. Maybe I'll have to eat here sometimes but without the beer of course. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Stop In Platina

I've passed by this sign many times going to Platina and wondered if I'd every have to make a delivery somewhere on this road. Well, today I did. The delivery to 4369 Tedoc Road took me 4 miles up and 4 miles back down along a dusty, pot-holed gravel road while hugging the side of a mountain (see pictures) and going 5 to 15 MPH. The young man in the picture is the recipient of an auto part for his ancient Volkswagen Beetle. Its ironical but I saw this young man getting his mail at the intersection of Highway 36W and Tedoc Road and he followed me up all the way eating my dust. If I had only known......(Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

New Additions At My Cottonwood Creek Ranch

The population is growing at my Cottonwood Creek Ranch here in Cottonwood. These little colts were born recently and it looks like they all take their naps at the same time while their Mothers watch over them. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

A Delivery To Paskenta

Yesterday I made a delivery to Salt Creek Conservation Center in Paskenta. On the way back I took this picture of a mileage sign on Round Valley Road. Its hard to believe I'm that close to Orland. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Far Reaching Boundaries of Red Bluff

For a small city, Red Bluff has far reaching boundaries. My stop here at 29650 Highway 36 E is 22 miles from the center of Red Bluff and just a stones throw from the border of Paynes Creek. Other directions from Red Bluff reach out even further. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).