Yuba River

Droning at the Yuba River

On March 25th I took Ben and my Syma X5-SC up to the Yuba River off the Bowman Lake Road just below Spaulding Reservoir.  My intention was to make a full video of the whole event,

Mardi Gras parade Nevada City, CA

Mardi Gras Parade in Nevada City

Every year Nevada City celebrates Joe Cain Day, or more commonly called, Mardi Gras, with a wonderful parade.  This year was especially colorful and full of wonderful music and dancing, combined with a gorgeous day with weather in the 70s.  Here are some pics.

Winter in the Sierra Mtns

First Snow Shoe in Years

We finally were able to snow shoe on the day after Christmas.  Because of the drought its been several years now, and the snow was amazing.  About a six or seven-foot base.  Plus the added benefit of being able to bring Jamie and Angela along.  Weather was in the low Read More

Mom

December Trip to see Mom

I went back to Illinois in December for my annual holiday season visit with  my Mom.   Back to my hometown of Lombard.  No snow this time, in fact, the weather was unseasonably warm.  We were busy the whole time getting lots of things done, tech wise.  Computers, wi-fi, and Read More

Heron

Tomales Bay and Point Reyes Weekend

For Kate’s 65th birthday this year we spent the weekend in Inverness on Tomales Bay, which is right next to Point Reyes National Seashore. We stayed at the Motel Inverness.  Good thing we were out and about most of the time cause the room was quite small, but appointed really Read More

Ralston Peak

Ralston Peak Climb October 2015

Kate and I, along with our friends Stephen and Janelle, did an amazing hike/climb to Ralston Peak, elevation 9,235 feet. It was up hill the entire way. The most strenuous hike I have ever done. Stephen and Kate led the way, with me in the back, but not far behind. Read More